CBP Officer (Headquarters Programs)

Customs and Border Protection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of Homeland Security seeks a highly experienced professional for the GS-14 level in Washington, DC. The role involves providing authoritative guidance on CBP authorities, inspection procedures, admissibility determinations, and enforcement activities at ports of entry, while coordinating complex programs across field offices and headquarters.

The ideal candidate analyzes operational data, develops policy directives, and presents briefing

Qualifications

• Specialized experience required for GS-14, including policy guidance on CBP authorities, inspection procedures, and enforcement operations.
• Experience leading or coordinating multi-program initiatives across field/hq and with other agencies.
• Ability to analyze operational data and prepare briefing materials for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present policy recommendations and operating guidance for senior leadership.
• Provide authoritative oversight on officer authorities and inspection procedures at ports of entry.
• Lead or coordinate multi-program initiatives to support border security objectives.

Skills

Policy analysis

Leadership

Operational guidance

Data analysis

Program coordination

Job description

Organizational Location:

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Mission Support Directorate, located in Washington, DC

Experience:

You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Providing authoritative guidance and oversight on CBP Officer authorities, inspection procedures, admissibility determinations, export controls, and enforcement activities at ports of entry, including advising field leadership on complex operational and policy matters Developing, implementing, or evaluating national-level operational policies, standard operating procedures, field guidance, or program directives related to inspection, targeting, admissibility, enforcement, export control, or border security operations Leading or coordinating multi-program initiatives involving headquarters, field offices, the National Targeting Center, other DHS components, federal agencies, law enforcement partners, or foreign partners to support counterterrorism, counter-proliferation, anti-smuggling, fraud detection, or contraband enforcement objectives Analyzing operational data, intelligence reporting, compliance results, or program performance measures to identify trends, vulnerabilities, noncompliance, emerging threats, or opportunities to improve field operations, targeting effectiveness, or enforcement outcomes Preparing and presenting policy recommendations, decision memoranda, briefing materials, analytical reports, or operational guidance for senior leadership on complex or sensitive law enforcement, inspection, admissibility, targeting, or trade enforcement issues NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Coverage:

This is a secondary position subject to mandatory retirement under the special retirement provisions for Customs and Border Protection Officers (5 CFR 842.1003; 5 USC 8425(b), 5 USC 8335(b); and 5 USC 8412(d)). Employees in secondary positions must meet the following conditions in order to be eligible for special retirement provisions: moved directly from a primary position to a secondary position without a break in service; complete 3 years of service in a primary position; and, if applicable, have been continuously employed in a secondary position or positions since moving from a rigorous position without a break in service exceeding 3 days. For more information on required years of service and retirement age, click on this link If you have questions regarding your retirement coverage provisions, please contact the CBP Retirement Operations Center at [phone]. The customs and border protection officer mandatory separation provisions of 5 USC 8425 do not apply to an individual first appointed as a customs and border protection officer before July 6, 2008.

Administrative Secondary CBP Officer (CBPO) Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) Requirement:

This position meets the definition of secondary administrative CBPO SRC under the laws and regulations defined in 5 U.S.C. 8331 (31), Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and General Provisions for CBPO defined in 5 U.S.C. 8401(36), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). The criterion is that knowledge, skill and ability in a position deemed to meet primary CBPO SRC is a mandatory prerequisite to satisfactorily perform the major duties and responsibilities of this job. The conditions for coverage of a secondary position are contained in 5 C.F.R. § 831.1604 for CSRS and 5 C.F.R. § 842.1003 for FERS. As defined in 5 C.F.R. § 831.1602 CSRS and 5 CFR 842.1002 FERS, to be eligible for this secondary administrative CBP) SRC position you must have permanently served in a primary CBPO SRC position, e.g. Customs Inspector, GS-1890; Immigration Inspector, GS-1816; Canine Enforcement Officer, GS-1801; or CBP Officer, GS-1895. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 09/16/2026 The Office of Pers