Supervisory CBP Officer (Canine) at Office of Field Operations — Applications Closed

Job Description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations, is hiring a Supervisory CBP Officer (Canine) to lead canine enforcement teams at Los Angeles International Airport. This first-line supervisory role is critical to detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States.

You’ll straight inspection, intelligence analysis, and law enforcement activities related to the arrival and departure of persons, conveyances, and merchandise at the Port of Entry. As a Supervisory CBP Officer (Canine)you’ll run the day-to-day operations of the canine plan, covering training, deployment, and remedial proficiency.

You’ll organize tactical operations such as pre-primary blitzes, intensive boardings, and roving patrols. This role calls for expertise in canine detection methodologies and the aptitude to interpret CBP laws and regulations.

This role is best-suited for experienced CBP Officers who have a strong background in canine handling and supervision. You’ll assist as a coach and mentor to other officers, making sure that canine teams uphold peak performance.

The role presents a pay span of $127,522 to $165,781 per year (GS-13, Step 1 to Step 10) with a unique pay rate applied. CBP is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $127,522 - $165,781 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for the GS-13 grade, you must have one year of specialized background equivalent to the GS-12 level. This expertise must contain developing tactical operations, conducting inspections using non-intrusive technology, monitoring canine training, and mentoring other officers. Your resume must explicitly describe how you encounter this need.

• One year of specialized know-how equivalent to GS-12, including: developing and participating in tactical operations (e.g., pre-primary blitzes, intensive boardings, roving). Carrying out visual and physical inspection of cargo, baggage, conveyances, and people using non-intrusive technology; monitoring everyday task-related training and reviewing monthly training records of assigned CBPO (Canine) to identify remedial …
• Must be a present U.S. Customs and Border Protection employee in a permanent competitive service position.
• Must have a existing, sound CBP Officer Promotional Assessment score by 07/13/2026 (unless you’ve permanently held GS-13 or higher).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Offering.
• Primary U.S. Residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Must pass a background investigation and/or polygraph examination.
• Must gather initial and continuing firearms qualifications under the Gun Control Act.
• Must have a legitimate, non-restricted driver's license and ability to run a government vehicle.
• Must wrap up an 18-month supervisory probationary period and mandatory leadership training (3 weeks in residence at Harpers Ferry, WV) within 90 days of appointment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Frank, arrange, assign, organize, and evaluate inspection, intelligence analysis, examination, and law enforcement activities related to the arrival and departure of persons, conveyances, and merchandise at Ports of Entry.
• Train canine officers in field training to keep up detection proficiency and update expertise of new or enhanced detector dog employment procedures.
• Put in place remedial proficiency training for canine teams as needed.
• Create, scheme, and participate in tactical operations such as pre-primary blitzes, intensive boardings, and roving patrols.
• Run visual and physical inspection of cargo, baggage, conveyances, packing materials, and people using non-intrusive technology.
• Monitor day-to-day task-related training and evaluate monthly training records of assigned CBPO (Canine) to spot remedial training wants.
• Cater to as coach and mentor to other CBP Officers on a routine and recurring basis.
• Respond to and resolve technical and operational questions about the functioning of the canine scheme.
• Interpret and put in CBP laws, regulations, and precedents as well as CBPO procedures and law enforcement procedures.
• Oversee day-to-day canine operations and grow schemes to further operational effectiveness in the enforcement environment.

Conditions & Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• All pre-employment procedures will be conducted in English.
• You may need to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph.
• CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Blueprint for drug testing procedures.
• You must have taken the needed CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component and have a passing Full Score.
• Firearm Requirement: Must encounter early and continuing qualifications in the apply of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996.
• You must have the capacity to work a State Owned Vehicle and have a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
• This role is subject to mandatory retirement under special retirement provisions for CBP Officers (secondary post).

Benefits

• Finish federal benefits package such as health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement strategy and Thrift Savings Scheme (comparable to a 401(k)).
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays.
• Doable adaptable operate schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.
• Disabled veteran exit on offer for eligible veterans hired on or after November 5, 2016.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. You’ll be evaluated set on your resume, supporting documents, and your responses to the role questionnaire.
2. You must have a present, sound CBP Officer Promotional Assessment score by 07/13/2026 (unless you’ve permanently held GS-13 or higher).
3. Your submission will be rated using an assessment questionnaire that measures competencies such as understanding of the OFO National Canine Scheme, CBP laws, and canine operations.
4. If you’re best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and an meeting.
5. Additional picking criteria may be administered by the hiring manager during the meeting workflow.
6. CTAP eligibles must be rated at a minimum score of 85 to be considered well qualified.

Required Documents

• Resume: Must be in English, no more than two pages, include packed legal title, phone total, in-depth function history (duties, dates in MM/DD/YY format, hours per week, position title, series, grade, salary). Upload as PDF, not password protected.
• Post questionnaire: Finalize the online assessment questionnaire.
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): Existing and former federal employees must hand in the most current SF-50 showing competitive status (Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24, Role Occupied 1 in Block 34). Also submit SF-50 reflecting highest grade held permanently and SF-50 to back time-in-grade.
• CTAP documentation (if suitable): Separation observe, most recent SF-50, most latest performance rating, and agency certification or OPM notification.
• Political appointee documentation (if relevant): First and termination SF-50s for Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee positions.
• Performance appraisal and incentive awards (optional but may be given due weight).

How to Apply

1. Go to the USAJOBS announcement and with your USAJOBS or Login.gov account.
2. Complete the online submission, covering the assessment questionnaire, and upload your resume (two-page limit) and all called for supporting documents.
3. Confirm all documents are in English and legible. Upload your resume under the 'Resume' document sort and other documents under their appropriate categories.
4. Send in your submission by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 07/17/2026. Only the most new submission will be used.
5. After submission, monitor your USAJOBS account for status updates and email notifications.

Additional Information

• This role is unseal only to present U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees in a permanent competitive solution post.
• The duty location is Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA.
• Telework isn’t eligible; this is an onsite role.
• This is a secondary CBP Officer post subject to mandatory retirement under distinct retirement provisions.
• New supervisors must wrap up 3 weeks of in-residence leadership training at Harpers Ferry, WV within 90 days of appointment.
• Polygraph examination may be needed for non-current CBP law enforcement employees; reciprocity or waiver may be available.
• DHS employs E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
• The Just Chance to Compete Act prohibits requesting criminal history before a conditional offer; certain exemptions register.
• For inquiries, contact the CBP Hiring Center at 855-500-3722 or [email protected].
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement for other divisions or units within the responsibility location.

About Company

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security. Its mission is to safeguard America's borders, facilitating lawful trade and travel while preventing terrorists and contraband from entering the country.

CBP employs over 45,000 officers and agents at ports of entry and between ports. The Office of Field Operations (OFO) is responsible for securing the nation's borders at 328 ports of entry.