Asset Forfeiture Specialist

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Mission Support Directorate, Logistics Management Division. Location negotiable after selection but must be able to work in a CBP office. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

In this position, you will direct, implement, and oversee key aspects of the Asset Forfeiture Program, including developing policies, conducting complex program analyses, and managing seized and forfeited property in coordination with internal and external partners. You will act as a technical expert on asset forfeiture laws, procedures, and systems, providing training, guidance, and operational support across USBP. This position strengthens USBP's ability to disrupt criminal organizations and support the broader DHS/CBP border security mission. This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, Step 10). Salary: Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection. As an Asset Forfeiture Specialist, you will be responsible for directing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing a major segment of a department-wide mission or administrative program. Typical duties will include: Managing, directing, and coordinating the Asset Forfeiture Program within the Headquarters Asset Forfeiture Office by developing local policies, procedures, guidelines and strategies to meet the Headquarters AFP objectives and mission. Serving as an expert on the Seized Asset Management and Enforcement Procedures Handbook (SAMEPH) and its policies, processes, and methods, and related laws. Compiling financial and budgetary documents for the Asset Forfeiture Program. Researching and developing records and/or case documentation (physical or electronic) to support multiple programs within USBP Headquarters.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Financial Disclosure is required. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.