CBP Officer (Container Security-Team Lead)

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 Kelang, Malaysia. As a GS-13 Container Security-Team Lead, you will become a key member of a team of homeland security professionals responsible for detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Typical work assignments include reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing carriers and exporters records, manifests, licenses, and similar documents to determine risk levels and threats; identifying, planning, and coordinating necessary actions; conducting physical inspections at ports abroad using technical devices; and planning and carrying out special assignments, studies, or investigations.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $93,444 to $121,478 per year (GS-13, Step 1 to Step 10), excluding COLA
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Foreign Transfer Allowance, including Miscellaneous Expense Allowance and Subsistence Expenses Allowance
• Living Quarters Allowance or Temporary Lodging Allowance
• Transportation of household effects, related expenses, and temporary storage of up to 90 days
• Education allowance for dependents
• Home leave of 5, 10, or 15 days per year on each two-year assignment
• Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Coverage

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service
• Must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) performing duties such as a Journeyman level CBP Officer
• Must meet Time-in-Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band)
• Must have taken the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component and have a passing Total Score
• 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 a valid passport
• Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, and drug screening
• Must meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms

Required documents

• A resume in English limited to no more than two pages, containing full legal name, phone number, work history with detailed duties, dates performed, hours worked per week, job title, and series, grade, and salary
• Completed online assessment questionnaire
• Most recent copy of SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status (Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24 and Position Occupied 1 in Block 34) for current or former federal employees
• Additional SF-50s reflecting highest grade held and time-in-grade requirements, if applicable
• Separation notice or other specific documentation if claiming CTAP eligibility
• Initial and termination SF-50s if a current or former political appointee

When to apply

• Announcement Opening Date: September 2, 2026
• Application Deadline: September 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
• The announcement will close on 09/09/2026 or on the day 125 applicants are received, whichever comes first

How to apply

• Create or log in to an existing USAJOBS account
• Complete the online assessment questionnaire
• Upload your resume under the 'Resume' document type
• Upload any applicable and/or required supporting documentation under their appropriate document types
• Submit all application materials through USAJOBS by the closing date

Additional information

• Employees will serve a two-year initial tour of duty, with potential opportunity to apply for additional tours
• The two-year return service period requirement is waived for this announcement only
• Position requires a Secret security clearance
• May be required to work on a shift and rotational basis and perform substantial amounts of overtime
• May be required to attend approximately 18 weeks of training at the CBP Academy at FLETC