Overview
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Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Investigative Operations Division, Protective Operations Branch, located in Washington D.C. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Category Rating, Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking do not apply to this Public Notice.
Duties Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity! Once onboarded, you\'ll first be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you\'ll transition back to support the CBP. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information. Joining Customs & Border Protection will allow you to use your expertise in supporting executive security protection and criminal investigations, corruption, misconduct, counter-terrorism, and counter-intelligence investigations/programs. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department\'s ability to protect the homeland by directly affecting protective operations, national security and agency integrity.
This position starts at a salary of $125,158.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $162,708.00 (GS-13, Step 10).
Major duties include:
Conducting protective intelligence investigations of major inter-regional dimensions having national or international implications; and investigating individuals, businesses, employees, and criminal organizations that represent a significant threat to the United States national security; against individuals, groups or organizations posing a threat toward CBP employees.
Conducting proactive and/or reactive criminal investigations involving agency employees or related entities suspected of crimes affecting the administration of Customs and Immigration laws including, but not limited to, perjury, giving false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, human and/or narcotics trafficking/smuggling, and other federal, state, or local violations.
Preparing detailed reports of investigation and briefings in a timely manner for presentation to the CBP Discipline Review Board, Office of Chief Counsel, Labor and Employee Relations, and deciding officials.
Preparing and executing operation plans, search and arrest warrants, conducting arrests or other judicial processes such as document subpoenas and electronic surveillance orders.
Requirements 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. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. 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.
Mobility Agreement: Selectees will be required to sign a mobility agreement upon acceptance of this position. The selectee may be required to relocate to another duty location in accordance with applicable law, regulation and Agency policy, to a different geographic location, at any time during your employment with CBP.
Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess the Ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid, non-restricted driver\'s license is required.
Qualifications 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:
Conducting protective details and protection planning assignments for senior officials and other dignitaries.
Conducting criminal investigations on employees and/or associated individuals who are suspected of misconduct, corruption, extortion and other violations affecting national security.
Conducting investigations and coordinating with multiple agencies across multiple jurisdictions.
Drafting and executing search and arrest warrants; subpoenas; electronic surveillance orders and affidavits and preparing detailed Reports of Investigations.
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 refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work and 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 by 02/11/2026.
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: CBP is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment. Medical Examination: Individuals must meet the established medical standards and/or physical requirement. Firearms Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. Polygraph Examination and related provisions are described.
Drug Testing, Residency, Probationary Period and related requirements are described in the text. This includes the requirement for a Top Secret clearance potential, and the residence rules described.
Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Criminal Investigator Training Program: basic training requirements and related programs are described here.
Additional Information The vacancy questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words. A preview link is provided in the original description. Security Clearance: You may be required to obtain a Top Secret clearance for this position. Age Requirement and Veterans Preference are described here. Veterans' Preference: You must submit proof of Veteran\'s Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application. LEAP and related details are described here.
CBP: Securing America's Borders. DHS is seeking to protect and enforce, with CBP overview and mission details. Find CBP on X and LinkedIn and learn more at cbp.gov.
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Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Investigative Operations Division, Protective Operations Branch, located in Washington D.C. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Category Rating, Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking do not apply to this Public Notice.
Duties Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity! Once onboarded, you\'ll first be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you\'ll transition back to support the CBP. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information. Joining Customs & Border Protection will allow you to use your expertise in supporting executive security protection and criminal investigations, corruption, misconduct, counter-terrorism, and counter-intelligence investigations/programs. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department\'s ability to protect the homeland by directly affecting protective operations, national security and agency integrity.
This position starts at a salary of $125,158.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $162,708.00 (GS-13, Step 10).
Major duties include:
Conducting protective intelligence investigations of major inter-regional dimensions having national or international implications; and investigating individuals, businesses, employees, and criminal organizations that represent a significant threat to the United States national security; against individuals, groups or organizations posing a threat toward CBP employees.
Conducting proactive and/or reactive criminal investigations involving agency employees or related entities suspected of crimes affecting the administration of Customs and Immigration laws including, but not limited to, perjury, giving false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, human and/or narcotics trafficking/smuggling, and other federal, state, or local violations.
Preparing detailed reports of investigation and briefings in a timely manner for presentation to the CBP Discipline Review Board, Office of Chief Counsel, Labor and Employee Relations, and deciding officials.
Preparing and executing operation plans, search and arrest warrants, conducting arrests or other judicial processes such as document subpoenas and electronic surveillance orders.
Requirements 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. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. 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.
Mobility Agreement: Selectees will be required to sign a mobility agreement upon acceptance of this position. The selectee may be required to relocate to another duty location in accordance with applicable law, regulation and Agency policy, to a different geographic location, at any time during your employment with CBP.
Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess the Ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid, non-restricted driver\'s license is required.
Qualifications 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:
Conducting protective details and protection planning assignments for senior officials and other dignitaries.
Conducting criminal investigations on employees and/or associated individuals who are suspected of misconduct, corruption, extortion and other violations affecting national security.
Conducting investigations and coordinating with multiple agencies across multiple jurisdictions.
Drafting and executing search and arrest warrants; subpoenas; electronic surveillance orders and affidavits and preparing detailed Reports of Investigations.
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 refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work and 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 by 02/11/2026.
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: CBP is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment. Medical Examination: Individuals must meet the established medical standards and/or physical requirement. Firearms Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. Polygraph Examination and related provisions are described.
Drug Testing, Residency, Probationary Period and related requirements are described in the text. This includes the requirement for a Top Secret clearance potential, and the residence rules described.
Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Criminal Investigator Training Program: basic training requirements and related programs are described here.
Additional Information The vacancy questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words. A preview link is provided in the original description. Security Clearance: You may be required to obtain a Top Secret clearance for this position. Age Requirement and Veterans Preference are described here. Veterans' Preference: You must submit proof of Veteran\'s Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application. LEAP and related details are described here.
CBP: Securing America's Borders. DHS is seeking to protect and enforce, with CBP overview and mission details. Find CBP on X and LinkedIn and learn more at cbp.gov.
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