Supervisory CBP Officer (Assistant Port Director)

Customs and Border Protection

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 148,000 - 192,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (Department of Homeland Security) is seeking a Supervisory CBP Officer (Assistant Port Director) in the Baltimore area. The role oversees OFO operations at the port, directing resources and processes to strengthen homeland security and border control.

The position starts at $147,899 (GS-14, Step 1) up to $192,275 (GS-14, Step 10) with locality adjustments. Residency requirements apply; security clearance is Secret. Applications close on 2026-09-24.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee operations at the port of entry, ensuring passenger processing and border security goals are met using advanced inspection technologies and enforcement resources.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws related to admissibility of people and cargo, including international mail compliance.

Job description

Supervisory CBP Officer (Assistant Port Director)

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, Baltimore Field Office. Vacancies located in the following locations: Port of Washington, DC, located in Dulles Airport, Virginia - 1 vacancy Port of Baltimore, located in Baltimore, Maryland - 1 vacancy

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 $147,899.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $192,275.00 (GS-14, Step 10).

In this second line supervisory position you will become a key member of a team of homeland security professionals overseeing one or more functional areas at the port of entry.

Typical work assignments include: Directing and managing operations, assess mission requirements, and advocate for resources and equipment required to accomplish the OFO mission; Overseeing operations in all areas of the port and having responsibility for the full scope of OFO mission functions; Interpreting the laws and regulations of a broad range of Federal, state, and local agencies, relating to the admissibility of people, cargo, conveyances; international mail compliance; and the arrival and departure of vessels and aircraft; Directing and overseeing the full scope of passenger-related programs, processes, facilities, and enforcement within their area of responsibility; Ensuring passenger processing and border security goals are met through use of advanced inspection technologies and the full range of enforcement skills and resources including interviewing, examinations, targeting, intelligence, non-intrusive inspection equipment, radiation detection devices, and canine enforcement teams.

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. Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work environment includes offices, aircraft operation areas, airline passenger and cargo areas, and marine docks. Periods of outdoor work may be required in snow, rain, or extreme heat. Occasional periods of outdoor work may be required in remote areas with no modern comfort facilities.

The work may involve the use of toxic chemicals, pesticides and fumigants. Protective clothing may be required such as hard hats, gloves, goggles, hearing protection, and respirators. 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 $147899 – $192275/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

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