CBP: Securing America’s Borders

Whether on the frontlines or serving behind the scenes supporting our mission, the men and women of CBP are dedicated to keeping America safe. CBP counts on them. Our Nation counts on them. Can we count on you?

CBP Mission Statement: We are the guardians of our nation’s borders. We are America’s frontline. We safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders. We protect the American public against terrorists and the instruments of terror. We steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our nation’s economic security through lawful international trade and travel. We serve the American public with vigilance, integrity, and professionalism.

Discover a challenging and rewarding career in CBP, the sole organization responsible for securing the nation’s borders. As part of our carefully selected, highly trained team, you’ll leverage state-of-the-art technology, innovative strategies and world-wide partnerships to protect our communities and defend our frontier.

At U.S. Customs and Border Protection, we:
· Screen passengers, vehicles, and shipments entering our country
· Seize illegal narcotics, vehicles, and agricultural products
· Prevent unauthorized entry into the country
· Rescue individuals who fall into dangerous conditions traversing our border

For more information about CBP’s mission, activities, and careers, visit our web site, http://www.cbp.gov/.

This is an Open Continuous Announcement which will establish an inventory of applicants interested in a career as a Human Resources Specialist (GS-201-13/14) with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This applicant inventory will be used to fill positions as they occur in the Office of Human Resources Management.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early in order to maximize their employment opportunities. You must meet the qualification requirements at the time of application. Your eligibility will last for six months from the submission of your application. If you wish to receive further consideration, you must reapply and submit a new application, resume and supporting documents, if applicable.

Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. Citizens.

Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management.

Referrals: This vacancy announcement is open for the period of 1 year. Applicant selection referral lists will be issued, as needed, for the duration of this announcement. One or more vacancies may be filled using this announcement.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses may or may not be paid.

Salary: Actual salary will vary depending on the specific duty location to which assigned. The following link displays the locality pay tables by geographic areas. http://www.opm.gov/oca/09tables/indexGS.asp

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Security Investigation
• Residency in the U.S. for last 3 years (see explanation)