Position Summary:
As our nation navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, CBP is committed to delivering our mission to safeguard America’s borders and enable legitimate trade and travel. Staffing mission critical positions remains a high priority. Be reassured that CBP is still hiring, despite potential hiring process step delays due to restrictions to in-person activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning activities involving the processing of passengers, baggage, cargo, and/or carriers
- Interviewing candidates for positions in the unit, recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignments
- Interpreting the laws and regulations of a wide range of Federal, state, and local agencies relating to admissibility of people, protection of trade, agriculture, revenue, and the introduction of harmful pests and diseases into the United States
- Making decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors or team leaders
- Providing guidance and training, communicating intelligence and enforcement information, and identifying developmental and training needs
- Directing, coordinating all work activities, related the importation and exportation of agricultural and commercial commodities, and conveyances at the Port Of Entry
- Overseeing enforcement of all laws relative to import and export of agriculture and commercial commodities
- Responding to and resolving technical and operational questions relating to the admissibility of people, protection of trade, agriculture, revenue, and the introduction of harmful pests and diseases into the United States
- Providing technical advice on import and export of cargo and merchandise and planning, schedules, and assigning work to subordinate employees based upon priorities
- Finding ways to improve operations
Required Education & Experience:
- Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
- You may be required to pass a background investigation
- CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service