Sector Enforcement Specialist

SALARY RANGE: 27,026.00 - 53,234.00 USD /year

OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 to Tuesday, September 21, 2010

SERIES & GRADE: GS-1801-05/09

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 9

DUTY LOCATIONS:   vacancy(s) in one of the following locations:   Many vacancies - Throughout the Nation

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:   United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

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?

This is an open continuous announcement which will establish an inventory of applicants interested in a career as a Sector Enforcement Specialist with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This applicant inventory will be used to fill vacancies as they occur within the Office of Border Patrol at various locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early in order to maximize their employment opportunities. Applicant selection referral lists will be issued, as needed, for the duration of this announcement. Although this announcement is advertised for multiple duty locations and grade levels; it is not intended to convey any expectation that positions will be filled at all duty locations or grade levels.

CBP Mission Statement: 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

Who May Apply:  All U.S Citizens.
If you are a status candidate, you may also apply through VIN # 286573.

Organizational Location:    Positions will be filled within Customs and Border Protection, Office of Border Patrol, in various locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

For a list of all possible duty stations, please see the "Duties" section of this announcement.

Relocation Expenses:  Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Salary: The salary shown above includes the base pay for the lowest grade and the highest step of the highest possible grade. Salaries vary by grade level and are adjusted for the locality.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Security Investigation
• Residency Requirement

Additional Duty Location Info:  Many vacancies - Throughout the Nation

MAJOR DUTIES:

You will support the enforcement operations of this agency and other agencies of the border enforcement community. Specifically, you will monitor the operation of communication links; develop pertinent background data; research local, national and international automated enforcement information systems for the purposes of identifying and developing applicable tactical and operational data; and communicate the results of data searches back to the inquiring parties.   Additionally, you will provide emergency assistance to law enforcement personnel; monitor the operation of radio and network equipment; conduct the initial analysis when quipment/transmission problems are encountered; and initiate actions required to restore radio communications as appropriate.   You will also receive, develop, refine and analyze data impacting real-time enforcement operations.

HOW LONG WILL THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BE USED? This announcement may be used for approximately one year beginning  Tuesday, September 22, 2009. You must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements at the time of application.

WHERE WILL POSITIONS BE FILLED UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT?
Positions will be filled at multiple locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. See list below to view the list of locations. You will be asked to identify your location preferences in the on-line application process. You may select no more than five duty locations. Once you accept or decline a job offer you will not receive further consideration under this announcement unless you re-apply.   You can only have one application at a time, for this announcement.  If you re-apply, only your most recent application will be considered.