CBP OFFICER (HQ-SRT)

Customs and Border Protection

Bowling Green (VA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 163,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring in Bowling Green, VA for an HQ-SRT role within the DHS Office of Field Operations. The position offers a GS-13 salary range of $125,158 to $162,708 per year.

The job involves leading national programs to detect threats, coordinating multi-agency actions, and providing specialized training in tactical operations and firearms proficiency. Residency is required for non-CBP employees, with 10 openings and a deadline of 2026-09-29.

Qualifications

Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.
If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception.

Responsibilities

Joining the CBP Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to manage one or more national programs to help detect and prevent terrorists and illegal activities from entering/exiting the U.S.
Direct programs that strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security.
Coordinate multi-jurisdictional operations to collect, develop, and evaluate evidence of compliance or violations.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department: Department of Homeland Security

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Special Operations Division located in Bowling Green, VA.

Key Responsibilities

Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to manage one or more national programs in order to help to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering/exiting the U.S. Apply for this exciting opportunity to direct programs that strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security. This position starts at a salary of $125,158.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $162,708.00 (GS-13, Step 10).

Typical duties include: Assessing and analyzing an evolving threat landscape to identify possible violations, distinguish criminal intent and determine admissibility. Providing tactical response to address national security threats, incidents of national significance, and other specialized missions, as directed by DHS and CBP. Coordinating multi-jurisdictional and multi-organizational operations to collect, develop, and evaluate evidence to determine compliance or violation.

Developing and providing specialized training in tactical operations, firearms proficiency, emergency medical response, and less-lethal tactics to CBP Officers and other law enforcement personnel. Planning and conducting high-risk and enhanced enforcement operations to identify, pursue, and apprehend individuals in violation of customs and/or immigration law in coordination with other federal law enforcement agencies.

If going from a LEO Covered Position to a Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for Law Enforcement Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).

For further information on the Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement Coverage, please see the Qualifications section If going from a Primary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position to a Secondary CBPO SRC Position and you have less than 3 years in a Primary CBPO SRC Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for CBP Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or covered under your applicable non-special retirement system depending upon previous service.

For further information on the Secondary CBPO SRC, please see the Qualifications section.

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S.

Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125158 – $162708/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

How many openings are available?

There are 10 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.