Supervisory Physical Security Specialist

Full Job Description

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Security Operations Directorate, Security Management Division, Physical Security Branch located in Dallas TX.

This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 50 applications have been received, whichever happens first.

Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Providing direction on complex security matters while ensuring adherence to established guidelines and best practices.

Encouraging and incorporating feedback to help the region meet and exceed the goals of the Physical Security Branch (PSB), Security Management Division (SMD), and OPR.

Regularly conveying the strategic objectives of PSB, SMD, and OPR to subordinates, emphasizing their importance to CBP and how individual contributions align with the mission.

Actively seeking ways to improve team performance and output, ensuring the region operates effectively and supports OPR's overarching goals.

Providing direction on complex security matters while ensuring adherence to established guidelines and best practices.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 02/06/2026.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Background Investigation: U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.

For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.

Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S.

Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S.

government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S.

government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.

Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Major Duties:

Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

The purpose of this position is to lead, guide, and oversee a team of Physical Security Specialists in the evaluation, implementation, and enhancement of physical security measures to protect CBP personnel, facilities, and assets, while aligning regional security initiatives with national strategic goals and ensuring compliance with established standards and best practices.

This position starts at a salary of $136,736.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $177,762.00 (GS-14, Step 10).

The Major Duties for the position are listed below but not limited to: Providing guidance and regularly communicates with direct reports, the Branch Chief (Rater), and CBP leadership within the area of responsibility on a daily or weekly basis.

Applying a thorough understanding of security principles and risk management methodologies to practically implement security technologies and advise the team on work assignments.

Providing oversight for the team by setting clear expectations, regularly evaluating performance, and offering recurring feedback to ensure goals are met.

Aligning regional security activities with OPR's strategic direction and CBP's broader security goals, ensuring regional efforts support national CBP strategic objectives and reinforce the connection between regional initiatives and CBP's overarching mission.

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