CBP Officer (Enforcement) - Reassignment Opportunity Bulletin
Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, El Paso Field Office, located in Presidio, TX. This is a Reassignment Opportunity Bulletin:
You must be currently serving or have previously served as a permanent GS-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 address anti-terrorism and border security enforcement activities. 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 $76,721.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $99,741.00 (GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $99,741 (GS-12, Step 10). In this CBP Officer (Enforcement) position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Typical work assignments include:
Performing the full range of inspection, intelligence analysis, examination, and law enforcement activities relating to arrival and departure of persons, conveyances, and merchandise at ports of entry. Conducting investigations of alleged violations of criminal laws pertaining to smuggling of instruments of terror, aliens, people smuggling, controlled substances, and other contraband, and investigating falsification of official documents in furtherance of criminal activities. Preparing and presenting evidence to the U.S. Attorney, State Attorney or local courts for determination of cases for criminal prosecution in courts. Planning strategies to accomplish organizational and law enforcement goals or targets, and determines tactics to achieve intermediate objectives.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you are currently serving or have served as a full-time permanent GS-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. Your experience must demonstrate responsibility in performing the full range of CBP Officer duties such as:
Applying a comprehensive range of Federal laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to inspection, inspection-related investigations, and compliance activities governing the admission of travelers or the import/export of cargo in and out of the United States Collecting, preparing, and reviewing evidence and documentation, arranging for forensic examination, requesting records and certification from other agencies, taking statements from potential defendants and witnesses Identifying, apprehending, verifying, detaining, and paroling for prosecution, individuals with active warrants for arrest, as identified through the inspection process; working closely with other law enforcement agencies on the delivery and turning over those wanted individuals Using judgment and resourcefulness to select, adapt, and apply new principles and practices to situations where existing guidance or precedents are not applicable 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. 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 04/20/2020. 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 more information visit this link. Polygraph Examination:
The CBP Officer (Enforcement) - Reassignment Opportunity Bulletin 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. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP eligible. Information about CTAP eligibility can be found here. You must submit the supporting documents listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. If you are not a current GS-1895, and you are selected, you will have to meet the following medical/physical standards:
Physical and Medical Requirements:
Because the duties of the position are of a strenuous nature and require a high degree of interaction and responsibility to the public, you must undergo and successfully pass our medical screening process. We will schedule, provide and pay for the required basic medical examination. For more information, go to https:
//www.cbp.gov/careers/frontline-careers/cbpo/app-proc. Physical Fitness Requirement:
You will be required to successfully pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test-1. Please see the Pre-employment Fitness Test-1 Readiness Program for additional information. This is a 6 week program designed to assist you in achieving a level of physical fitness that will help you successfully pass the CBP fitness tests. Age Requirement:
Provisions of Public Law 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a CBPO (Enforcement) position with the Department of Homeland Security. Candidates must be less than 37 years of age at the closing date of this announcement. Creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), Title 5 U.S.C 8412(d) or creditable service on or after July 6, 2008 covered by Public Law 110-161 may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). NOTE:
The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age for original placement into a CBPO position; therefore, candidates must be referred for selection before reaching their 40th birthday. Veterans' Preference Eligibility - To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its recent decision Isabella v. Dept of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application. Uniform:
This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. 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. Motor Vehicle Operation:
You must possess a current valid State driver's license at the time of appointment. Overtime:
You must be readily available to work overtime on a scheduled or unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour work week.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, El Paso Field Office, located in Presidio, TX. This is a Reassignment Opportunity Bulletin:
You must be currently serving or have previously served as a permanent GS-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 address anti-terrorism and border security enforcement activities. 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 $76,721.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $99,741.00 (GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $99,741 (GS-12, Step 10). In this CBP Officer (Enforcement) position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Typical work assignments include:
Performing the full range of inspection, intelligence analysis, examination, and law enforcement activities relating to arrival and departure of persons, conveyances, and merchandise at ports of entry. Conducting investigations of alleged violations of criminal laws pertaining to smuggling of instruments of terror, aliens, people smuggling, controlled substances, and other contraband, and investigating falsification of official documents in furtherance of criminal activities. Preparing and presenting evidence to the U.S. Attorney, State Attorney or local courts for determination of cases for criminal prosecution in courts. Planning strategies to accomplish organizational and law enforcement goals or targets, and determines tactics to achieve intermediate objectives.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you are currently serving or have served as a full-time permanent GS-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. Your experience must demonstrate responsibility in performing the full range of CBP Officer duties such as:
Applying a comprehensive range of Federal laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to inspection, inspection-related investigations, and compliance activities governing the admission of travelers or the import/export of cargo in and out of the United States Collecting, preparing, and reviewing evidence and documentation, arranging for forensic examination, requesting records and certification from other agencies, taking statements from potential defendants and witnesses Identifying, apprehending, verifying, detaining, and paroling for prosecution, individuals with active warrants for arrest, as identified through the inspection process; working closely with other law enforcement agencies on the delivery and turning over those wanted individuals Using judgment and resourcefulness to select, adapt, and apply new principles and practices to situations where existing guidance or precedents are not applicable 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. 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 04/20/2020. 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 more information visit this link. Polygraph Examination:
The CBP Officer (Enforcement) - Reassignment Opportunity Bulletin 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. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP eligible. Information about CTAP eligibility can be found here. You must submit the supporting documents listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. If you are not a current GS-1895, and you are selected, you will have to meet the following medical/physical standards:
Physical and Medical Requirements:
Because the duties of the position are of a strenuous nature and require a high degree of interaction and responsibility to the public, you must undergo and successfully pass our medical screening process. We will schedule, provide and pay for the required basic medical examination. For more information, go to https:
//www.cbp.gov/careers/frontline-careers/cbpo/app-proc. Physical Fitness Requirement:
You will be required to successfully pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test-1. Please see the Pre-employment Fitness Test-1 Readiness Program for additional information. This is a 6 week program designed to assist you in achieving a level of physical fitness that will help you successfully pass the CBP fitness tests. Age Requirement:
Provisions of Public Law 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a CBPO (Enforcement) position with the Department of Homeland Security. Candidates must be less than 37 years of age at the closing date of this announcement. Creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), Title 5 U.S.C 8412(d) or creditable service on or after July 6, 2008 covered by Public Law 110-161 may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). NOTE:
The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age for original placement into a CBPO position; therefore, candidates must be referred for selection before reaching their 40th birthday. Veterans' Preference Eligibility - To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its recent decision Isabella v. Dept of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application. Uniform:
This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. 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. Motor Vehicle Operation:
You must possess a current valid State driver's license at the time of appointment. Overtime:
You must be readily available to work overtime on a scheduled or unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour work week.
- Department:
1895 Customs And Border Protection - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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