Supervisory CBPO (Field Programs)

Customs and Border Protection; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in New Orleans, LA is seeking a first-line supervisor to manage national programs that detect threats and strengthen border security. You will coordinate with Field Operations and DHS partners to lead enforcement efforts and protect the United States.

The role offers a GS-13 level with a salary range of $109,383 to $142,199 per year, plus promotion potential. A Secret security clearance is required and the position is based in the New Orleans Field Office.

Qualifications

• This position offers a salary progression from $109,383 to $142,199 per year (GS-13).
• Security clearance required: Secret.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more national programs to help detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering/exiting the U.S.
• Direct programs that strengthen DHS homeland security and border security capabilities.
• Coordinate enforcement efforts with Field Intelligence and Analytical Units and Task Forces.
• Develop and deploy strategies to deter illegal entry of terrorists and their associates.
• Serve as liaison with high-ranking DHS officials and other Federal agencies.
• Promote accountability and operational integrity for border security initiatives.

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, New Orleans Field Office, New Orleans, LA.

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 $109,383.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $142,199.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to GS-13Step 10). In this first-line supervisory position you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals detecting and preventing terrorists andinstruments of terror from entering the U.S.

Typical work assignments include: Coordinating enforcement efforts with Field Intelligence and Analytical Units, Joint Multi-Task Force Teams, Tactical Terrorism Response Team (TTRT), JointTerrorism Task Force (JTTF), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), and other Task Force details.

Developing and deploying strategies, preventing the illegal entry of terrorists and their associates into the United States; participating with Office of FieldOperations components in deterring and disrupting smuggling operations and interdicting principals inbound and outbound. Serving as a liaison with high-ranking officials in other Federal agencies and managers in DHS.

Serving as the focal point for unifying, coordinating, and overseeing anti-terrorism and contraband enforcement efforts within the geographic area andamong the ports under the field offices' purview, as well as between these offices and other applicable entities. Promoting management accountability and operational integrity for border security initiatives by ensuring policy compliance for respective areas.

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.

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 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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