CBP Officer (Container Security-Team Lead) at Customs and Border Protection – Antwerp, Belgium

About the opportunity

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, International Operations and Advisory Directorate (IOAD), International Field Office, Container Security Initiative Division, located in Antwerp, Belgium. The role involves managing national programs to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering or exiting the United States. Key responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing carrier records and manifests, supervising team members, conducting physical inspections using technical devices, and preparing clear reports for CBP management. Employees serve an initial two-year tour of duty with potential opportunities for additional tours and return rights to the United States.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $93,444.00 to $121,478.00 per year (GS-13, Steps 1 to 10)
• Foreign Transfer Allowance including Miscellaneous Expense Allowance ($650 for single, $1,300 for family) and Subsistence Expenses Allowance
• Living Quarters Allowances or Temporary Lodging Allowance for housing and utilities
• Transportation and storage of household goods and personal effects up to 18,000 pounds net weight
• Education allowance for dependents as determined by the Department of State
• Home leave of five, ten, or fifteen days per year on each two-year assignment
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance, retirement plan, Thrift Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program
• Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) under CSRS or FERS

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service
• Must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) performing duties such as Journeyman level CBP Officer work, enforcement and administration of import laws, and supervising related work activities
• Must have taken the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component and have a passing total score
• Must meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms
• Must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle with a valid, non-restricted driver's license
• You and your dependents must pass a State Department medical examination and obtain valid passports
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination

Required documents

• A resume in English limited to no more than two pages, detailing full legal name, phone number, work history, job titles, series, grade, salary, hours worked per week, and dates performed
• Responses to the online job assessment questionnaire
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status and highest grade held (for current or former federal employees)
• Separation notice or certification documents if claiming special priority selection rights under CTAP
• Initial and termination SF-50s if you are a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee

When to apply

• Application opening date: September 9, 2026
• Application closing date: September 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET or upon receipt of 100 applicants, whichever comes first

How to apply

• Create a USAJOBS account or log in to an existing account
• Complete the online assessment questionnaire
• Upload your two-page resume under the 'Resume' document type
• Upload any applicable supporting documents such as SF-50 forms under their appropriate document types
• Submit your complete application packet by the deadline through USAJOBS

Additional information

• Employees are subject to strict standards of conduct regarding alcohol consumption, controlled substances, and commercial sex providers while posted overseas
• The position requires eligibility for secondary administrative CBP Officer Special Retirement Coverage
• Employees may be required to work shift work, rotational schedules, and substantial amounts of overtime