Office of Professional Responsibility

The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) investigates allegations of employee misconduct and criminal activity to maintain public trust and accountability of the CBP workforce.

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The men and women of OPR transcend the traditional investigative functions of most law enforcement internal affairs units, combining a unique mix of authorities, capabilities, and expertise focused on the unique dual mission of safeguarding and promoting the integrity and security of the CBP workforce.

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OPR brings together individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, skill, and experience, all unified by a shared mission. If you're ready to be a part of something greater, there's a place for you on our team.

Criminal Investigator

Investigate alleged misconduct, criminal activity and/or corruption by CBP employees and related entities

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Criminal Investigator

Overview
Criminal Investigators coordinate and complete highly complex, difficult and sensitive criminal, civil and administrative investigations involving alleged misconduct, criminal activity and/or corruption by CBP employees and related entities.

Typical Assignments

Serving as a Criminal Investigator on the Critical Incident Response team
Gathering and analyzing vital information, facts, evidence, and intelligence from a variety of sources including law enforcement and CBP specific databases, crime scene/use of force incidents, and thorough interviewing subject and witness employees
Conducting investigations related to lethal and non-lethal use of force incidents through the responding to and processing of incidents and preparation of appropriate reports of investigation
Employing all of the agency's authorities and capabilities in support of criminal, corruption, misconduct, counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence investigations/programs directly affecting national security and agency integrity
Coordinating and completing highly complex, difficult and sensitive criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving alleged misconduct, criminal activity, and/or corruption by CBP employees and related entities

Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:

Be a U.S. Citizen
Have a valid driver's license
Be referred for selection prior to your 37th birthday (waiver for veterans’ preference eligible or those that have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position)
Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
Be eligible to carry a firearm
Sign a mobility agreement
Meet the established medical standards and/or physical requirements for the position
Have successfully completed or be willing to attend an 11-week Criminal Investigator Training Program
Pass the application process

Benefits

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Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS

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Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

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Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

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Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

Investigative Analyst

Conduct complex research and analysis, generate leads, conduct intelligence activities and support investigations

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Investigative Analyst

Overview
Investigative Analysts conduct complex research and analysis, generate leads, and support criminal, serious non-criminal/administrative misconduct, and use of force investigations into CBP employees, their associates and criminal groups seeking to compromise CBP and the nation’s borders.

Typical Assignments

Generate intelligence leads, conduct intelligence activities, and maintain intelligence requirements for OPR
Conducts proactive threat analysis and risk mitigation by leveraging a variety of automated and manual rules, triggers, and system overlaps.
Researches, analyzes, and studies strategic risks facing CBP and its workforce, systems, and processes, and make recommendations to CBP management on how to mitigate those risks.
Gathers investigative information and data from public, commercial, and private-sector databases and government/law enforcement systems.
Prepares written analytical and research reports and investigative narratives.
Utilizes sophisticated software and analytic techniques to detect, analyze, and mitigate potential breaches of integrity and criminal activity.
Provides analysis to other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Makes recommendations to management on policy changes and the acquisition of new or upgraded data systems, new systems, methods and/or projects.

Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:

Be a U.S. Citizen
Be registered with Selective Service (Male born after 12/31/1959)
Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
Pass a background investigation
Pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

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Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS

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Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

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Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

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Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

Mission Support Specialist

Perform and coordinate a variety of administrative and management services essential to the operation of the office

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Mission Support Specialist

Overview
Mission Support Specialists perform and coordinate a variety of administrative and management services essential to the operation of the office.

Typical Assignments

Acquisition of general office supplies for all OPR personnel within an area of responsibility
Space or facility issues or concerns
Local property such as inventory and issuance
Coordination of training
Hiring and staffing
Onboarding and offboarding of personnel
Award submissions
Time and attendance
Travel planning and assistance
Vehicle Officer duties

Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:

Be a U.S. Citizen
Be registered with Selective Service (Male born after 12/31/1959)
Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
Pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
Pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

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Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS

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Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

Palm Tree Island Sun Icon
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

Medical Badge Icon
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

Investigative Program Specialist (Polygraph Examiner)

Coordinate, plan and administer polygraph examinations to CBP applicants applying for positions requiring polygraph testing

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Investigative Program Specialist (Polygraph Examiner)

Overview
Investigative Program Specialists coordinate, plan and administer polygraph examinations to CBP applicants applying for positions requiring polygraph testing.

Typical Assignments

Coordinating, planning and administering polygraph examinations to CBP applicants applying for positions requiring polygraph testing
Planning and conducting polygraph examinations in support of alleged violations of laws, policies, programs and regulations
Providing technical guidance to aid in investigative plans and strategies
Identifying and collecting evidence, conducting witness and subject interviews and preparing written investigative reports

Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:

Be a U.S. Citizen
Be registered with Selective Service (Male born after 12/31/1959)
Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
Pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
Pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

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Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS

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Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

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Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

Medical Badge Icon
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

Personnel Security Specialist

Determine suitability and security eligibility of individuals entering or already working in sensitive and non-sensitive positions in CBP; make security clearance determinations for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material or work sites

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Personnel Security Specialist

Overview
Personnel Security Specialists render determinations as to an employees/applicants suitability for employment and eligibility for access to classified information/eligibility to occupy a sensitive national security position.

Typical Assignments

Rendering determinations as to a persons suitability for employment and eligibility for access to classified information/eligibility to occupy a sensitive national security position
Granting and issuing security clearances
Developing national personnel security policies, standards and guidelines
Referring negative results of investigations to the appropriate office for handling
Ensuring all requisites set forth for background investigations and adjudications are met

Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:

Be a U.S. Citizen
Be registered with Selective Service (Male born after 12/31/1959)
Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
Pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
Pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

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Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS

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Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

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Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

Medical Badge Icon
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

Physical Security Specialist

Direct, investigate and analyze unusual security problems pertaining to a variety of security areas

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Physical Security Specialist

Overview
Physical Security Specialists direct, investigate and analyze unusual security problems pertaining to a variety of security areas.

Typical Assignments

Directing, investigating and analyzing a variety of unusual security problems pertaining to a variety of security areas, such as federal facilities and physical security electronic control systems and devices
Directing, developing, implementing and overseeing security programs, projects, initiatives and activities
Overseeing the implementation and coordination of research and analysis of security programs that affect security including physical, administrative, personnel and operations security

Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:

Be a U.S. Citizen
Be registered with Selective Service (Male born after 12/31/1959)
Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years (Residency Requirement Exceptions)
Pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
Pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

Dollar Sign Icon
Competitive Salary
Salary corresponds to grade or General Schedule (GS) level quoted on USAJOBS

Checklist Icon
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training

Palm Tree Island Sun Icon
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave

Medical Badge Icon
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible health plans in the country

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