Supervisory CBP Officer (Assistant Port Director)

Customs and Border Protection; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a Supervisory CBP Officer (Assistant Port Director) in Calais, ME. The role starts at a GS-13 level with supervisory duties overseeing port operations and enforcement programs. Training at the CBP Field Operations Academy in Glynco, GA is required, with pre- and post-academy components.

A Secret security clearance is required for eligibility. The position involves directing port operations, evaluating mission requirements, and applying multi-agency

Qualifications

• Security clearance required: Secret.
• Willingness to complete CBP training at FOA (Glynco, GA).

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage port operations to meet mission goals.
• Evaluate mission requirements and advocate for needed resources.
• Interpret and apply laws to determine admissibility of travelers, cargo, and conveyances.
• Plan, assign, and evaluate work of subordinate supervisors to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Regulatory 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, Boston Field Office, located in Calais, ME.

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. This position starts at a salary of $109,383.00 GS-13, Step 1 to $142,199.00 GS-13, Step 10.

Salary above includes Special Rate for Customs and Border Protection Officer positions in the Rest of the United States (RUS) locality pay area. In this Supervisory position you will become a key team member of homeland security professionals overseeing one or more functional areas at the port of entry.

Major duties may include: Directing and managing port operations, evaluating mission requirements, and advocating for necessary resources and equipment to achieve operational goals. Interpreting and applying laws and regulations from multiple agencies to determine the admissibility of travelers, cargo, and conveyances, including compliance with international mail and vessel/aircraft arrivals and departures.

Developing and deploying special enforcement operations targeting high-risk areas, with a focus on anti-terrorism and trade security initiatives. Overseeing a medium-sized bargaining unit workforce, ensuring proper application of the collective bargaining agreement, and resolving labor-related issues.

Planning, assigning, and evaluating work performed by subordinate supervisors, addressing performance and training needs, and implementing policies to improve efficiency and quality of operations.

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 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. Training: This position has a training requirement. Selectee(s) are required to attend and successfully complete 101-days of paid training at the CBP Field Operations Academy (FOA) in Glynco, GA. Prior to arriving at the FOA, selectee's must complete approximately 7-10 days of pre-academy training.

Upon successful completion of FOA training, selectee's must complete an additional 14-17 weeks of post-academy training the selectee(s) assigned duty station. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment.

Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

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 $109383 – $142199/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

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