CBP Agriculture Specialist (Canine)

Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Boston Field Office, Located in Boston, MA. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. Responsibilities Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. This position starts at a salary of $84,579.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $131,790.00 (GS-12, Step 10). In this CBP Agriculture Specialist position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Typical work assignments include: Employs risk management principles and techniques to effectively manage workload. Uses agency certified canines to detect plant and animal materials, which may be prohibited from entering the United States, or may be a threat to the security of the United States. Research questions dealing with unusual or unique issues, and obtains, when necessary, answers/rulings from headquarters via OFO Field Offices. Responsible for safe canine handling practices both on and off the job and for ensuring the canines maintain optimal health conditions through regular grooming, feeding, daily health checks, and periodic veterinary checkups. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the

Created: 2026-03-23