CBP OFFICER (NTC)

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, National Targeting Center - Counter Threat Division, Sterling, VA.

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 $105,251.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to$136,830.00 (GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $136830.00 GS-12Step 10). In accordance with CBP Directive No. 1335-018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rotation Program and to meet agency needs, this position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed (NTE) three years, with possible extensions for an additional two years, (in one year increments) for a maximum of 5 years. You may be returned, at any time, to the position you held prior to this temporary promotion, 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. §§ 351, 432, 752, 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. At management's discretion, you may be permanently placed to this position without further competition. Typical work assignments include: Utilizing law enforcement databases, intelligence systems, and open-source information, the incumbent research high-risk individuals, shipments, and conveyances, including known or potential terrorists, criminals, and smuggling tactics, to identify threats to national security, economic, and agricultural interests. Facilitating effective inspection, intelligence analysis, and law enforcement by planning, organizing, collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data to prepare critical reports. Researching and compiling relevant intelligence on trends and patterns, developing and disseminating actionable intelligence products to inform management and front-line personnel for critical admissibility and enforcement decisions. Facilitating the implementation of policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks, supporting the deployment of advanced technology solutions to enhance operational effectiveness. 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.