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, Port of Richford, VT, located in Richford, VT.
Experience: You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing primary inspections which is the questioning and visual examination of travelers to determine alienage, citizenship, admissibility, and the need for further inspection as well as the physical and visual examination of cargo and conveyances to determine admissibility and compliance with import/export requirements or the need for further inspection Analyzes information and applies observational, interview skills, knowledge of laws and regulations, and technology Conducts a wide range of record checks using a variety of law enforcement databases and systems and employs tactical intelligence to identify high-risk travelers Employs use of observation, interview, and inspectional techniques and non-intrusive inspection technology, chemical identification equipment, stationary and portable x-ray machines, and range finders to identify discrepant persons and goods which require additional inspection. Experience: You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing primary inspections which is the questioning and visual examination of travelers to determine alienage, citizenship, admissibility, and the need for further inspection as well as the physical and visual examination of cargo and conveyances to determine admissibility and compliance with import/export requirements or the need for further inspection. Determining whether traveler (citizen or non-citizen), cargo, or conveyance may be immediately admitted/released or must be referred for secondary inspection. Interprets and applies the laws and regulations relating to the admissibility of people into the U.S Analyzing a wide variety of information to identify anomalies attendant to the importation and exportation of commercial merchandise. Collaborating with internal components and cooperating government agencies to verify threats. Experience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Assessing threats and creating individual lookouts and developing and disseminating tactical information and intelligence Determines whether traveler, cargo, or conveyance may be immediately admitted or referred to secondary inspection for further processing Analyzing information and applying observational skills, interview skills, knowledge and technology Preparing legal documents that meet statutory and legal sufficiency requirements for the removal of inadmissible aliens from the U.S. Reviewing commercial documents, inspecting conveyances and examining cargo destined for export from the United States Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Rapidly analyzing information and applying observational skills, interview skills, knowledge and technology Determining whether traveler, cargo, or conveyance may be immediately admitted or referred to secondary inspection for further processing Monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to ensure the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met Coaching and training lower level CBPOs in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, providing advice on work methods and practices NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The customs and border protection officer mandatory separation provisions of 5 USC 8425 do not apply to an individual first appointed as a customs and border protection officer before July 6, 2008. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 07/30/2025 The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Polygraph Examination: The CBP OFFICER position is a polygraph-required position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. Please see Polygraph Examination. Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept the results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You will receive information to request reciprocity in your Background Investigation Package. Polygraph Waiver: Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will receive information to request a waiver in your Background Investigation Package. Probationary Period: Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. If you are not a current GS-1895, and you are selected, you will have to meet the following medical/physical standards: Physical/Medical Requirements: Following a tentative job offer, candidates must undergo and successfully complete a medical screening process. Individuals must be medically and physically capable of performing the essential job functions and duties of the position safely and efficiently without endangering the health and safety of the individual, others, or national security. For more information regarding the medical screening process and requirements, check out our video and visit our website.
This is a Reassignment Opportunity Bulletin: You must be currently serving or have previously served as a permanent GS-7/9/11/12 with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and are currently serving or have served in the 1895 series within the last five years to qualify under this Bulletin. If you hold or have previously held the GS-1895-13 level or higher and are willing to take a change to lower grade, you will also be considered for this position. Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by performing law enforcement activities such as inspection, intelligence analysis, examination, and interpretation of laws and regulations. This position starts at a salary of $50,980.00 (GS-07, Step 1) to $117,565.00 (GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $117,565GS-12 Step 10). Relocation Incentive: For the Port of Richford, VT location, a relocation incentive is also authorized. A relocation incentive of 25% of your first year basic rate of pay (plus locality) to be paid annually during a service period of no more than three (3) years is also authorized. Upon selection, you may be eligible to receive a Relocation Incentive, pending budgetary approval and per the terms outlined in agency policy. You will be required to sign a relocation incentive agreement. In this position you will become a key member of a team of homeland security professionals responsible for detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Typical work assignments include: Performing inspections and enforcement of persons, merchandise, and conveyances at ports of entry and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States. Enforcing the laws that protect America's homeland through detection, interdiction and apprehension. Developing, planning and performing in tactical operations. Conducting searches, making arrests and seizures, and collecting evidence in support of criminal proceedings in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.