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Executive Director, Operations (Field Operations) at Customs and Border Protection

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Compensation

$151,661 – $228,000/yr

Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full-time
Level
exec
Posted

Description

The Executive Director, Operations, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, will provide proactive oversight of daily operations across 20 major Field Offices, more than 300 ports of entry, and 15 Preclearance Stations in Canada, Ireland, and the Caribbean. The role manages field operations, implements national policy, oversees inspection programs, and administers programs involving contraband detection, illegal entry apprehension, document verification, admissibility determinations, agricultural and food safety, duties and fees, and enforcement of U.S. laws. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, demonstrate senior executive-level leadership and experience, and satisfy five Executive Core Qualifications and five Technical Qualifications; the application is resume-only and may require a background investigation, security clearance, firearm proficiency, and possible reassignment.

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