Supervisory CBP Officer (Field Programs)

Customs and Border Protection; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 138,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in Miami, FL seeks a Supervisory CBP Officer (Field Programs) to lead and manage national programs, oversee field operations, and strengthen homeland security while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.

The position starts at a salary of $137,660 to $178,963 per year (GS-14, Step 1–10), with duties including program oversight and retirement considerations; firearms qualification and residency requirements apply as described in the qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Protect the US homeland and enforce federal laws related to antiterrorism and entry/departure of persons/merchandise/conveyances.
• Oversee field operations and measure program performance; plan and schedule work.
• Direct program goals and resource management across CBP enforcement activities.

Job description

Supervisory CBP Officer (Field Programs)

• 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, Miami Field Office, Office of the DFO, located in Miami, FL.

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 $137,660.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $178,963.00 (GS-14, Step 10).

Duties include: Conducts a wide variety of duties to protect the U.S. Homeland, enforce federal laws related to antiterrorism and the entry/departure of persons/merchandise/conveyances in and out of the US, and efficiently facilitate legitimate trade and travel. Responsible for field operations oversight of measures related to preventing the illegal entry of terrorists and their associates, anti-smuggling, anti-fraud, criminality, contraband, and other enforcement efforts.

Ensures implementation by subordinate organizations and operating units of the goals and objectives of DHS and CBP. Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; develops measures and evaluate performance; makes recommendations for program improvement; and manages all resources related to CBP enforcement activities, Policy Compliance, and Labor Employee Relations. Plans and schedules work on a daily basis.

Sets and adjusts priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective considerations of the difficulty, requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees.

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. Firearm Requirement: This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996.

An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S.

citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining (protection) order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner (spouse, former spouse, parent of applicant's child, individual who cohabitates or has cohabitated with the applicant), or child; or 8) convicted under Federal, State, or Tribal Court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or child.

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

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

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 $137660 – $178963/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

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