Supervisory CBP Officer (SRT) Not-To-Exceed
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security within U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Commissioner located in Washington DC.
Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
The primary and paramount function of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Customs and Border Protection Officer responsible for first-line supervision of CBP Officer personnel assigned to support Office of the Commissioner protective inspection enforcement personnel security support Special Response Team (SRT) and readiness activities. The incumbent provides technical and administrative supervision over subordinate personnel; assigns and reviews work; ensures operational readiness training and compliance with applicable law and policy; and provides expert guidance on integrating CBP inspection and enforcement authorities into protective and special operations
This position starts at a salary of $147899.00 (GS-14 Step 1) to $192275.00 (GS-14 Step 10).Major duties include:
- Supervising CBP Officer personnel assigned to support Office of the Commissioner inspection enforcement protective operations personnel security support Special Response Team (SRT) readiness and special operations.
- Providing senior CBP Officer and SRT advisory support to Office of the Commissioner leadership on inspection enforcement protective operations personnel security support and Commissioner-directed movements or engagements.
- Reviewing operational reporting intelligence products law enforcement information and field feedback to identify inspection and enforcement vulnerabilities emerging threats operational trends and personnel security considerations.
- Supporting protective security inspection and enforcement operations by conducting advance assessments route reconnaissance threat analysis venue reviews and recommending screening access control and enforcement measures.
- Identifying training and readiness needs; ensures required qualifications are maintained; and monitors equipment accountability and operational readiness.
Temporary/Rotational Assignment: To meet agency needs this position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed (NTE) 2 years with a possible extension for an additional year. You may be returned at any time to the position from which temporarily promoted or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay and the return is not subject to the procedures found in 5 C.F.R.and 771. If you are currently at the grade level of the position announced this action will result in a reassignment and you may be returned at any time to a same or similar position held prior to this temporary assignment. If you currently hold a grade level higher than the grade being announced this action will result in a change to lower grade and you may be returned at any time to the position held prior to this temporary assignment or to the same or similar position at the lower grade level. Return to your original location will be prioritized but is not guaranteed.
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.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
- Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)
- All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English
- You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
- CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
- You must have taken the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component and have a passing Total Score
- 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 applicants 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.
- Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess the Ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid non-restricted drivers license is required.
- DHS uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
- Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
- Security Clearance: You will be required to obtain a Top Secret/SCI level clearance for this position.
- Drug testing required.
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: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level performing duties such as:
- Leading directing or overseeing CBP Officer personnel or teams supporting inspection enforcement protective operations personnel security support SRT readiness or special operations.
- Planning assigning reviewing or coordinating work related to protective security operations inspection and enforcement support threat assessments operational documentation training readiness or equipment accountability.
- Advising leadership on CBP inspection and enforcement operations protective security measures SRT capabilities access control operational risk or emerging threats.
- Reviewing operational reports intelligence products law enforcement information field feedback or security-related information to identify inspection or enforcement vulnerabilities access-control issues operational gaps or readiness needs.
- Coordinating with CBP headquarters elements field offices SRT personnel DHS components security officials or law enforcement partners to support protective operations inspection and enforcement activities or special operations.
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.
Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Coverage: This is a secondary position subject to mandatory retirement under the special retirement provisions for Customs and Border Protection Officers (5 CFR 842.1003; 5 USC 8425(b) 5 USC 8335(b); and 5 USC 8412(d). Employees in secondary positions must meet the following conditions in order to be eligible for special retirement provisions: moved directly from a primary position to a secondary position without a break in service; complete 3 years of service in a primary position; and if applicable have been continuously employed in a secondary position or positions since moving from a rigorous position without a break in service exceeding 3 days. For more information on required years of service and retirement age click on this link If you have questions regarding your retirement coverage provisions please contact the CBP Retirement Operations Center at .
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.
Administrative Secondary CBP Officer (CBPO) Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) Requirement: This position meets the definition of secondary administrative CBPO SRC under the laws and regulations defined in 5 U.S.C. 8331 (31) Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and General Provisions for CBPO defined in 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). The criterion is that knowledge skill and ability in a position deemed to meet primary CBPO SRC is a mandatory prerequisite to satisfactorily perform the major duties and responsibilities of this job. The conditions for coverage of a secondary position are contained in 5 C.F.R. 831.1604 for CSRS and 5 C.F.R. 842.1003 for FERS. As defined in 5 C.F.R. 831.1602 CSRS and 5 CFR 842.1002 FERS to be eligible for this secondary administrative CBP) SRC position you must have permanently served in a primary CBPO SRC position e.g. Customs Inspector GS-1890; Immigration Inspector GS-1816; Canine Enforcement Officer GS-1801; or CBP Officer GS-1895.
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 10/13/2026
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 agencys 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 Supervisory CBP Officer (SRT) Not-To-Exceed 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.
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
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Leadership Training: All newly appointed Second level Supervisors are required to complete mandatory training. The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include 4 weeks of in residence training in Harpers Ferry WV. Note: This training may be waived if previously completed.
Selectees may be required to successfully complete the Essential Supervisory Skills (ESS) course. Failure to successfully complete the ESS course within the supervisory probationary period will result in the employee being removed from the 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 selectees must complete approximately 7-10 days of pre-academy training. Upon successful completion of FOA training selectees 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.
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.
Physical Fitness Test: You will be required to successfully pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test. Please view both Hiring Process Deep Dive Video: The Fitness Test and Pre-Employment Fitness Test Physical Readiness Program a 6-week program designed to assist you in achieving a level of physical fitness that will help you successfully pass the CBP fitness test.
Experience in a primary CBPO and SRT Operator position is a mandatory prerequisite.
Selective Placement Factor: Applicants who have not successfully completed the SRT training will be rated ineligible for the position. A certificate of completion must be provided with your application.
Certification: Must maintain current certification in the use of SRT equipment and firearms as required by CBPpolicy.
Fully Funded Relocation: Relocation expenses will be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation limits and agency policy.
Supervisory Probationary Period: You may be required to serve an 18 month probationary period upon appointment.
Rotation of Assignments/Duty Locations: You may be required to rotate assignments and duty locations.
Uniform: This position requires you to wear an officially approved uniform while in a duty status.
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.
Fitness Evaluation: Must perform annual SRT Operator physical fitness evaluation to verify physical proficiency required for the position.
Travel: Extensive travel may be required for extended timeframes.
Data Systems: You will be required to maintain access to all data systems necessary for duty execution.
Shift work: You may be required to perform work on a shift and rotational basis.
Overtime: You must be readily available to work overtime on a scheduled or unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour work week.
Please view the video Protecting America 24/7 to learn more about CBPs Office of Field Operations.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply to include persons with intellectual severe physical or psychiatric disabilities as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u) and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents experiences and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
