Supervisory CBP Officer (Chief of Staff)

Washington, DC · full time · Senior

$173,968 – $197,200

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A senior leadership role within U.S. Customs and Border Protection where you advise top executives on complex operational and policy matters while managing national programs focused on homeland security. This position suits experienced federal law enforcement or government professionals comfortable with high-level stakeholder engagement and program oversight in a security-focused environment.

Our summary, not Customs and Border Protection’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-14 equivalent)
Demonstrated experience as a technical advisor on CBP operations
Experience reviewing and advising on complex law enforcement situations
Ability to represent CBP in high-level meetings with federal officials and stakeholders
Permanent service in a primary CBPO position (e.g., Customs Inspector, Immigration Inspector, CBP Officer)
Pass a background investigation
Pass a polygraph examination
Pass a pre-employment physical fitness test
Pass medical screening
U.S. citizenship
Valid driver's license
Meet residency requirement: physically resided in U.S. or its protectorates for at least 3 of last 5 years