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BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and personnel were recognized today by the Federal Executive Board (FEB) for their excellence in government.
“Our employees exemplify the CBP mission and work tirelessly to enhance the nation’s safety, security and prosperity through collaboration, innovation and integration,” said Acting Director Rose Hilmey of the CBP Buffalo Field Office. “The employees recognized today are just a few of the hundreds of employees throughout the Buffalo Field Office that dedicate themselves to public service.”
The FEB presented the “Team Award” to a group of 19 CBP officers and managers for their role in the Cargo Pre-Inspection Pilot that took place at the Peace Bridge port of entry.
The FEB presented the “Team Award” to a group of 19 CBP officers and managers for their role in the Cargo Pre-Inspection Pilot that took place at the Peace Bridge port of entry. The Cargo Pre-Inspection Pilot Team has made significant contributions to CBP's trade mission. Testing the feasibility of a new and innovative way of conducting inspections at land border ports of entry, the team creatively and enthusiastically planned and developed the project in two phases, covering two land border crossings between the U.S. and Canada. Team members established cooperative relationships with bi-national government agencies and trade stakeholders, helping them to achieve their goals. CBP will apply lessons from the pilot to improve commercial processing and increase the flow of trade. The team demonstrated the level of superior performance expected of a world-class law enforcement agency.
The FEB also presented the “Special Project Award” to CBP Officer Kevin Parks.
The FEB also presented the “Special Project Award” to CBP Officer Kevin Parks. Officer Parks organized local blood drives in conjunction with Unyts. Unyts conducted blood drives at the ports of entry in Buffalo and Niagara Falls during work hours so CBP employees could donate blood. More than 170 units of blood were donated, saving more than 500 lives. Officer Parks' commitment to this cause was a direct reflection of his dedication to his community.
"Today's event not only recognizes those selected to receive awards, it also recognizes everyone nominated, the supervisors and managers who took the time to write the nominations, the guests who came to honor their co-workers, and most important the family members who support those of us in federal service,” said Executive Director Paul Kendzierski of the Buffalo Federal Executive Board. “In my 15 years of coordinating this event, I am in awe of the western New York federal workforce. They are extraordinary people doing extraordinary tasks."
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y.– U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers Gregory Baker, Leslie Mathews and Joseph Casterline, from the Port of Alexandria Bay, were presented today with the CBP Commissioner’s Humanitarian Award by Rose Hilmey, acting director of field operations at the Buffalo Field Office.
The Humanitarian Award is given to recognize employees who demonstrate compassion and competence, exceeding normal expectations, in assisting individuals in extreme circumstances. Extreme circumstances are considered life-threatening situations requiring an immediate medical response. Out of CBP’s workforce of 60,000 employees, rarely does an employee receive this prestigious award. The training, skills, and initiative of these officers were paramount in saving a life.
On March 31, CBP Chief Winston Grover was working at the port and suddenly collapsed to the floor. CBP Officers Gregory Baker, Leslie Mathews and Joseph Casterline, who are also trained emergency medical technicians, found that Chief Grover's pulse had stopped and he was not breathing. The first responders reestablished Grover’s heartbeat and breathing, utilizing a portable automated external defibrillator. 
As Chief Grover regained consciousness, a local paramedic joined the three responding CBP officers and performed an electrocardiogram. A paramedic told Chief Grover that he had suffered a heart attack, and administered oxygen and aspirin.
Chief Grover was further stabilized by an ambulance crew summoned from Thousand Islands Rescue. The crew transported Grover to the local fire department helipad where he was flown to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y.
The CBP family at the Alexandria Bay Port of Entry and Chief Grover's immediate family were extremely thankful for the quick actions the CBP officers took to save the life of one of their own.
“Without the swift action of these officers and their knowledge of first aid, this situation may not have had a happy ending,” said Director Hilmey. “Their courage and prompt action reflect their dedication to CBP and its mission,” Hilmey said.
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CBP to hold Open House at Port of Sweetgrass
GREAT FALLS, Mont.— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations posted a hiring announcement recruiting for new CBP officers at several locations, including the Sweetgrass, Montana Port of Entry (POE).
Sweetgrass Port of Entry in Montana
Persons desiring to apply for positions in CBP must be a U.S. citizen residing in the U.S.; possess a valid driver’s license; pass a pre-employment fitness test, medical examination, background investigation, written assessment, and drug test; and be under the age of 37, unless they are veteran’s preference eligible or have served in a federal civilian law enforcement position. Additional information about careers in CBP may be found on the www.cbp.gov website in the careers section.
Sweetgrass Port Director Luca Furnare stated, “We are excited CBP is hiring for the Port of Sweetgrass, giving Montana residents an opportunity to work in Montana in a very rewarding career of public service.”
Positions in CBP are announced and filled through the USA Jobs website. The open period for the announcement for the CBP officer positions at Sweetgrass is December 1 through December 31, 2015. The announcement can be found on the USA Jobs website at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/422606500.
CBP is the largest law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. More than 20,000 CBP officers ensure the nation’s safety by screening all foreign visitors, returning U.S. citizens, and imported cargo at over 300 ports of entry. CBP is responsible for all aspects of border security – including antiterrorism, immigration, anti-smuggling, trade compliance, and agriculture protection – while simultaneously facilitating the lawful trade and travel at U.S. ports of entry.
An open house will be held at the Sweetgrass POE on December 11 and 12 to engage potential applicants about careers in CBP and provide an overview of the port. The hours for the open house presentation will be 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, December 11, and 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, December 12.
If you are thinking of attending the open house presentation at the Sweetgrass POE, or have questions, please RSVP to CBP Public Affairs Liaison Lynn Hurst at Lynn.K.Hurst@cbp.dhs.gov or 406-750-0383 for directions to the port and parking information.
YUMA, Ariz.– Carl E. Landrum, a veteran of 19 years in the U.S. Border Patrol, was recently promoted to deputy chief patrol agent of Yuma Sector.
DCPA Landrum entered on duty in October 1996 as a member of the 323rd session of the Border Patrol Academy. His first duty assignment was at San Diego Sector’s Brown Field Station, followed by a promotion to supervisory Border Patrol agent at Imperial Beach Station.
During the next several years, Agent Landrum served as a special agent with the Federal Air Marshal Service, supervisory Border Patrol agent and course development instructor at the Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, as well as assistant chief at the Office of Border Patrol in Washington, D.C.
From June 2011 through September 2014, he served as patrol agent in charge of Laredo (Texas) Sector’s Cotulla and Laredo North Stations.
Agent Landrum comes to Yuma from Laredo Sector. Serving there since September 2014, he was the division chief and chief of staff for Joint Task Force-West, a Department of Homeland Security effort that allows 18 organizations, including Department of Defense commands, and other DHS partners, to work together.
Yuma Sector’s new deputy chief is a native of Victoria, Texas, and attended Baylor University. He later earned a bachelor of science in information systems from the University of Phoenix, and a master’s in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. He was the first civilian officer to attend the U.S. Army War College –Advanced Strategic Arts Program, graduating with honors.
WASHINGTON— U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pleased to announce the selection of the Deborah Augustin as the Executive Director of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Business Office and Alice Kipel as the Executive Director of Regulations and Rulings within the Office of International Trade.
“The vast experience and expertise that Ms. Augustin and Ms. Kipel bring will greatly benefit CBP and our stakeholders,” said Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske. “Their thoughtful leadership will advance efforts to promote U.S. economic prosperity through predictable and transparent processes for facilitating lawful trade.”
The selection of Ms. Augustin and Ms. Kipel for these key positions will support CBP’s commitment to delivering ACE and support CBP’s integral role in providing key guidance to the trade community through the issuance of regulations and rulings.
Since 2014, Ms. Augustin has served as the Acting Executive Director, ACE Business Office, overseeing the delivery of ACE as the modernized system for processing international trade. Her leadership has brought CBP, PGAs, and the trade community together toward the completion of core ACE capabilities as the Single Window, in support of the President's Executive Order for Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America's Businesses.
Ms. Kipel was with the law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP, where she served as a member of the International Department and Intellectual Property group. She has expertise in the areas of intellectual property rights, antidumping and countervailing duties and trade remedy proceedings.
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y.— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the agency responsible for securing U.S. borders from all threats, is now accepting applications to fill officer positions at air, land and sea ports across the country.
CBP officers detect and prevent terrorists and their weapons, and other threats from entering the U.S., while facilitating legitimate trade and travel. CBP officers enforce more than 400 laws related to trade, contraband, agricultural pests and diseases, and admissibility of individuals.
“Working for Customs and Border Protection is an excellent and rewarding career,” said Rose Hilmey, CBP Director of Buffalo Field Operations. “A CBP career offers candidates the opportunity to serve their country and to work for a law enforcement organization that provides opportunities to work all over the world. I highly encourage anyone considering a career in law enforcement to apply to be a CBP officer.”
For more information on the CBP officer position, and job announcements, click on CBP Careers. View a video on how CBP officers protect America 24/7.
The current vacancy can be found by visiting CBP Careers, or by logging onto USA Jobs and searching for CBP Officer, or accessing directly through this link.
The following duty locations are currently offered in the announcement:
San Diego Field Office:
Tucson Field Office:
Laredo Field Office:
El Paso Field Office:
Boston Field Office:
Seattle Field Office:
Due to mission critical needs, the agency is offering a Recruitment Incentive for the following locations: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, Arizona; Calexico, Calif.; Coburn Gore and Jackman, Maine; Pembina and Portal, N.D.; and Presidio, Texas. The Recruitment Incentive pays 25% (except Pembina, which pays 10%) of an employee's base pay (including locality) per year for three (3) years. A service agreement is required prior to entering on duty. This incentive applies to new federal employees only and is dependent upon the availability of funds.
CBP officers are federal law enforcement officers and are required to wear uniforms and carry firearms in the performance of their duties. They carry out a full range of inspection, passenger and cargo analysis, examination and law enforcement activities related to the arrival and departure of travelers, merchandise and conveyances such as cars, trucks, aircraft and ships at U.S. ports of entry.
An applicant for the CBP officer position must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of the U.S for the past three years; must be referred for selection prior to their 37th birthday (or a preference eligible veteran, or have prior civilian federal law enforcement experience); and have a valid driver’s license. In addition, applicants must pass an entrance examination, medical examination, physical fitness assessments, video-based test and/or structured interview, drug test, background investigation and polygraph examination.
For selected candidates, CBP offers paid training to fully prepare them for an exciting career in federal law enforcement, the opportunity to serve our country, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
CBP offers a unique opportunity for veterans to continue serving their country in an environment that appreciates the hard-earned knowledge, skills and abilities veterans gain through serving on the front lines. Nearly 30-percent of CBP employees are military veterans.
CBP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply so that the agency can create a workforce that reflects the diversity of America.
To apply for the CBP officer position, applicants must have an active USA Jobs account and complete an online application at www.usajobs.gov.
Based on guidance issued by the EEOC on October 9, 2009 titled Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Based on guidance issued by the EEOC on October 9, 2009 titled Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is a large agency, staffed by a wide variety of hard-working people. Many have unique passions that compliment our CBP mission. Meet a wonderful lady who has found a way to use her gifts to give back to her community.
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and personnel were recognized today by the Federal Executive Board (FEB) for their excellence in government.
“Our employees exemplify the CBP mission and work tirelessly to enhance the nation’s safety, security and prosperity through collaboration, innovation and integration,” said Acting Director Rose Hilmey of the CBP Buffalo Field Office. “The employees recognized today are just a few of the hundreds of employees throughout the Buffalo Field Office that dedicate themselves to public service.”
The FEB presented the “Team Award” to a group of 19 CBP officers and managers for their role in the Cargo Pre-Inspection Pilot that took place at the Peace Bridge port of entry.
The FEB presented the “Team Award” to a group of 19 CBP officers and managers for their role in the Cargo Pre-Inspection Pilot that took place at the Peace Bridge port of entry. The Cargo Pre-Inspection Pilot Team has made significant contributions to CBP's trade mission. Testing the feasibility of a new and innovative way of conducting inspections at land border ports of entry, the team creatively and enthusiastically planned and developed the project in two phases, covering two land border crossings between the U.S. and Canada. Team members established cooperative relationships with bi-national government agencies and trade stakeholders, helping them to achieve their goals. CBP will apply lessons from the pilot to improve commercial processing and increase the flow of trade. The team demonstrated the level of superior performance expected of a world-class law enforcement agency.
The FEB also presented the “Special Project Award” to CBP Officer Kevin Parks.
The FEB also presented the “Special Project Award” to CBP Officer Kevin Parks. Officer Parks organized local blood drives in conjunction with Unyts. Unyts conducted blood drives at the ports of entry in Buffalo and Niagara Falls during work hours so CBP employees could donate blood. More than 170 units of blood were donated, saving more than 500 lives. Officer Parks' commitment to this cause was a direct reflection of his dedication to his community.
"Today's event not only recognizes those selected to receive awards, it also recognizes everyone nominated, the supervisors and managers who took the time to write the nominations, the guests who came to honor their co-workers, and most important the family members who support those of us in federal service,” said Executive Director Paul Kendzierski of the Buffalo Federal Executive Board. “In my 15 years of coordinating this event, I am in awe of the western New York federal workforce. They are extraordinary people doing extraordinary tasks."
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y.– U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers Gregory Baker, Leslie Mathews and Joseph Casterline, from the Port of Alexandria Bay, were presented today with the CBP Commissioner’s Humanitarian Award by Rose Hilmey, acting director of field operations at the Buffalo Field Office.
The Humanitarian Award is given to recognize employees who demonstrate compassion and competence, exceeding normal expectations, in assisting individuals in extreme circumstances. Extreme circumstances are considered life-threatening situations requiring an immediate medical response. Out of CBP’s workforce of 60,000 employees, rarely does an employee receive this prestigious award. The training, skills, and initiative of these officers were paramount in saving a life.
On March 31, CBP Chief Winston Grover was working at the port and suddenly collapsed to the floor. CBP Officers Gregory Baker, Leslie Mathews and Joseph Casterline, who are also trained emergency medical technicians, found that Chief Grover's pulse had stopped and he was not breathing. The first responders reestablished Grover’s heartbeat and breathing, utilizing a portable automated external defibrillator.
As Chief Grover regained consciousness, a local paramedic joined the three responding CBP officers and performed an electrocardiogram. A paramedic told Chief Grover that he had suffered a heart attack, and administered oxygen and aspirin.
Chief Grover was further stabilized by an ambulance crew summoned from Thousand Islands Rescue. The crew transported Grover to the local fire department helipad where he was flown to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y.
The CBP family at the Alexandria Bay Port of Entry and Chief Grover's immediate family were extremely thankful for the quick actions the CBP officers took to save the life of one of their own.
“Without the swift action of these officers and their knowledge of first aid, this situation may not have had a happy ending,” said Director Hilmey. “Their courage and prompt action reflect their dedication to CBP and its mission,” Hilmey said.
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CBP to hold Open House at Port of Sweetgrass
GREAT FALLS, Mont.— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations posted a hiring announcement recruiting for new CBP officers at several locations, including the Sweetgrass, Montana Port of Entry (POE).
Sweetgrass Port of Entry in Montana
Persons desiring to apply for positions in CBP must be a U.S. citizen residing in the U.S.; possess a valid driver’s license; pass a pre-employment fitness test, medical examination, background investigation, written assessment, and drug test; and be under the age of 37, unless they are veteran’s preference eligible or have served in a federal civilian law enforcement position. Additional information about careers in CBP may be found on the www.cbp.gov website in the careers section.
Sweetgrass Port Director Luca Furnare stated, “We are excited CBP is hiring for the Port of Sweetgrass, giving Montana residents an opportunity to work in Montana in a very rewarding career of public service.”
Positions in CBP are announced and filled through the USA Jobs website. The open period for the announcement for the CBP officer positions at Sweetgrass is December 1 through December 31, 2015. The announcement can be found on the USA Jobs website at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/422606500.
CBP is the largest law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. More than 20,000 CBP officers ensure the nation’s safety by screening all foreign visitors, returning U.S. citizens, and imported cargo at over 300 ports of entry. CBP is responsible for all aspects of border security – including antiterrorism, immigration, anti-smuggling, trade compliance, and agriculture protection – while simultaneously facilitating the lawful trade and travel at U.S. ports of entry.
An open house will be held at the Sweetgrass POE on December 11 and 12 to engage potential applicants about careers in CBP and provide an overview of the port. The hours for the open house presentation will be 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, December 11, and 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, December 12.
If you are thinking of attending the open house presentation at the Sweetgrass POE, or have questions, please RSVP to CBP Public Affairs Liaison Lynn Hurst at Lynn.K.Hurst@cbp.dhs.gov or 406-750-0383 for directions to the port and parking information.
YUMA, Ariz.– Carl E. Landrum, a veteran of 19 years in the U.S. Border Patrol, was recently promoted to deputy chief patrol agent of Yuma Sector.
DCPA Landrum entered on duty in October 1996 as a member of the 323rd session of the Border Patrol Academy. His first duty assignment was at San Diego Sector’s Brown Field Station, followed by a promotion to supervisory Border Patrol agent at Imperial Beach Station.
During the next several years, Agent Landrum served as a special agent with the Federal Air Marshal Service, supervisory Border Patrol agent and course development instructor at the Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, as well as assistant chief at the Office of Border Patrol in Washington, D.C.
From June 2011 through September 2014, he served as patrol agent in charge of Laredo (Texas) Sector’s Cotulla and Laredo North Stations.
Agent Landrum comes to Yuma from Laredo Sector. Serving there since September 2014, he was the division chief and chief of staff for Joint Task Force-West, a Department of Homeland Security effort that allows 18 organizations, including Department of Defense commands, and other DHS partners, to work together.
Yuma Sector’s new deputy chief is a native of Victoria, Texas, and attended Baylor University. He later earned a bachelor of science in information systems from the University of Phoenix, and a master’s in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. He was the first civilian officer to attend the U.S. Army War College –Advanced Strategic Arts Program, graduating with honors.
