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CBP OFFICER (CONTAINER SECURITY-TEAM LEAD)

Lisbon, Portugal, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $117K/yr

1+ years exp

The position is with the Department of Homeland Security, specifically within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations. The role involves managing national programs to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering or exiting the U.S., including reviewing documentation and conducting inspections at ports abroad.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing carriers` and exporters` records, manifests, licenses, and similar documents to determine risk levels and threats to national security and to ensure compliance with import/export laws and regulations

Identifying, planning and coordinating necessary actions, providing assignments to team members as appropriate, writing or coordinating reports, and determining the depth of examination requested of host Customs to perform

Conducting physical inspections at ports abroad using a wide range of technical devices and machines and utilizing information obtained from the Automated Manifest System, the Automated Targeting System and other databases to assess the risk of containerized shipments

Analyzing information and prepares clear, concise written reports to CBP management

Planning and carrying out special assignments, studies or investigations, resolving major or complex problems in operations; and developing or implementing improved or new procedures

Qualification

CustomsBorder ProtectionAnalytical skillsSupervisory experienceLaw enforcement knowledgeRisk assessmentTeam coordinationWritten communicationProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

You and your dependents must pass a State Department medical examination

You and your dependents must obtain a valid passport

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

Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess the Ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid, non-restricted driver's 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

Financial Disclosure is required

Employees who have not served two (2) years at a domestic duty station, subsequent to their initial overseas tour of duty, will not be considered for a second tour of duty in any foreign assignment

Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing the job duties that equipped you with the skills of a Journeyman level CBP Officer

Performing a wide range of complex analytical, research, and advisory responsibilities and other specialized assignments involving work in enforcement and administration of laws governing the importation of containerized cargo to the United States

Supervising Customs and Border Protection related work activities is preferred

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process

You must 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 11/07/2025

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

Polygraph Examination: The CBP OFFICER (CONTAINER SECURITY-TEAM LEAD) position is a polygraph-required position

Probationary Period: Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period

Tour of Duty: Employees will serve a two (2) year initial tour, with the potential opportunity to apply for additional tours subject to the duration as defined by the host country and Department of State, and at the discretion of management

Return Rights: No more than one hundred and fifty (150) calendar days before the end of tour, but not less than ninety (90) calendar days prior to the end of the initial tour, as well as the conclusion of any extensions, employees are expected to formally request, through a fully completed Notice of Intent (NOI), express intent to return to the United States

Annual Leave Accumulation: When you are selected for a Container Security Initiative (CSI) position, you will earn annual leave at the same rate as stateside

Home Leave: In addition to annual leave, you will earn five, ten, or fifteen days home leave per year on each two year assignment depending on your foreign post assignment and the post differential rate

Education: Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position

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

Physical Fitness Requirement: You will be required to successfully pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test-1

Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work environment includes marine docks and terminals. Periods of outdoor work may be required in snow, rain, or extreme heat

This position meets the criteria defined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as an exempt position

Financial Disclosure: A Financial Disclosure is required

Security Clearance: This position requires a security clearance. If selected for this position, you should be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Firearms Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency

Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess a current valid State driver's license at the time of appointment

Training: You may be required to attend approximately 18 weeks of training at the CBP Academy at FLETC

Shift Work/Overtime: You may be required to work on a shift and rotational basis and perform substantial amounts of overtime

Rotation of Assignments/Duty Locations: Applicants may be required to rotate assignments and duty locations

Data Systems: Applicants must maintain ability to access all data systems

CBP Training: You will be required to attend CSI-related training

Passports: You will be required to obtain diplomatic passports for yourself and your dependents as a condition of selection