How to hire a supervisory cbp officer

How to hire a supervisory cbp officer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step supervisory cbp officer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a supervisory cbp officer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new supervisory cbp officer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your supervisory cbp officer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a supervisory cbp officer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect supervisory cbp officer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents supervisory cbp officer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Supervisory CBP Officer	Description	Hourly rate
   Supervisory CBP Officer	Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators, who are sometimes called agents or special agents, gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.	$13-65
   Officer	An officer is responsible for managing the daily operations of the assigned area, ensuring its peace and security by monitoring and reporting unusual and suspicious activities. Officers are the ones enforcing strict safety protocols and procedures to maintain the order within the premises... Show more	$12-49

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DHS
   • Illegal Drugs
   • Personnel Management
   • Firearms
   • Law Enforcement
   • Disciplinary Actions
   • Federal Laws
   • Intelligence Analysis
   • Customer Service
   • Law Enforcement Agencies
   • Account Reviews
   • Securities
   • Patrol
   • Incident Reports

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead a team of ten examiners responsible for reviewing and evaluating taxpayer information and offers of compromise for overdue IRS payments.
   • Provide authoritative advice and assistance to logistics representatives both locally and foreign and manages personnel to ensure objectives are meet.
   • Develop and deliver PowerPoint presentations to train new employees in IRS policies and procedures.
   • Communicate with ATF chief and division counsels for legal guidance in forfeiture law.
   • Conduct training regarding sentence computation, release paperwork, NCIC, CPR and various other areas.
   • Represent the company and meet with the government and FSA superiors to present status reports on team and employee production.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your supervisory cbp officer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A supervisory cbp officer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, supervisorsy cbp officer' average salary in oklahoma is 57% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level supervisorsy cbp officer earn 79% less than senior-level supervisorsy cbp officer.
   • Certifications. A supervisory cbp officer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a supervisory cbp officer's salary.

   Average supervisory cbp officer salary

   $63,858yearly

   $30.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level supervisory cbp officer salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average supervisory cbp officer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$102,526	$49
   2	Rhode Island	$83,295	$40
   3	New York	$83,081	$40
   4	California	$82,849	$40
   5	Massachusetts	$82,143	$39
   6	Pennsylvania	$77,742	$37
   7	Illinois	$67,378	$32
   8	Texas	$61,000	$29
   9	Louisiana	$58,760	$28
   10	Colorado	$49,010	$24

   Average supervisory cbp officer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	UBS	$99,593	$47.88	26
   2	Department of Homeland Security	$91,783	$44.13	63
   3	Citizens Alliance	$87,712	$42.17	40
   4	Citizens Financial Group	$87,426	$42.03	55
   5	Citizens Bank of Amsterdam	$68,700	$33.03

4. Writing a supervisory cbp officer job description

   A supervisory cbp officer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a supervisory cbp officer job description:

   Supervisory cbp officer job description example

   Your role
   
   Are you an expert on risk and supervision? Do you know how to make the right call in challenging situations?
   
   We're looking for a Market Supervisory Officer to:
   
   * drive initiatives related to sales supervision, compliance and business risk, including implementation and education
   * manage all hiring and personnel decisions, coach the supervisory team and provide training on supervisory tools, new compliance bulletins and operational procedures
   * manage review of various supervision processes
   * support branches in the Branch Review and Group Internal Audit processes, visiting branches, and working on action plans for those with failed audits
   * partner with Compliance, including providing input to policy and supporting communication of policies
   * serve as a point of contact for issues that cannot be resolved, and escalate issues as required
   
   Join us
   
   At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.
   
   From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we're more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #team UBS and make an impact?
   
   Your expertise
   
   * ideally 5 years of experience as a risk/supervisory manager, or other substantive leadership role with a leading financial institution
   * series 7, 8 (or 9/10), 66 (or 63/65) and Health and Life
   * track record of leadership, mentoring and coaching success
   * great communicator (and you know how to handle challenging situations)
   * reliable when working independently, with sound judgment for when to escalate issues
   * quickly adaptable to changing market situations, technology, and business needs
   
   About us
   
   UBS is the world's largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.
   
   With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?

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5. Post your job

   To find supervisorsy cbp officer for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any supervisorsy cbp officer they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level supervisorsy cbp officer with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with supervisory cbp officer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new supervisory cbp officer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the supervisory cbp officer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new supervisory cbp officer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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