As our nation navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, CBP is committed to delivering our mission to safeguard America's borders and enable legitimate trade and travel. Staffing mission critical positions remains a high priority. Be reassured that CBP is still hiring, despite potential hiring process step delays due to restrictions to in-person activities.
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Operations, Chicago Field Office, Area Port of Cleveland, located in Middleburg Heights, OH.
Joining the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will allow you to use your expertise to provide legal support to those executing law enforcement duties. This position starts at a salary of $45,518.00 (GS-07, Step 1) to $72,380.00 (GS-09, Step 10) with promotion potential to $104,970 (GS-12 Step 10).
In this Paralegal Specialist position you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals providing key legal support to those conducting law enforcement duties. Typical work assignments include:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Requirements
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Training: The incumbent must attend or will attend, within 12 months of entering on duty/upon selection, the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Basic training class. In addition, the incumbent must have successfully completed/passed this training course requirement. Incumbent may be required to attend FOIA/PA training or must have previously attended FOIA/PA training.
Bargaining Unit: This position is covered under the bargaining unit.
Drug Test: This position requires a drug test.
Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion implied.
Telework may be available on a regular recurring or situational basis.
Special Appointing Authority: Veterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand what documentation would be required with your application, please click on the appropriate link below. You must provide documentation supporting your eligibility prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the CBP Hiring Center via the contact information listed at the end of this job opportunity announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will only be considered for the Eligibilities for which they claim in the job questionnaire AND must provide the supporting documentation. Applicants will not be considered for Eligibilities for which they did not claim, regardless of the documentation submitted with the application. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11102193
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using an assessment questionnaire.
The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
Not Required
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Required Documents
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current Federal employees with competitive status; Individuals who are eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).