CBP Technology Service Desk
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Job description
Aretec is seeking a Help Desk Specialist I (Tier 1 Agent - External) to support the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Technology Service Desk (TSD). This role serves as a 24x7x365 centralized Point of Contact (POC) for external customers, including Participating Government Agencies (PGAs) and the Trade community (importers/exporters). The position provides first-level technical and functional support for CBP external-facing systems, including the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). The ideal candidate demonstrates strong customer service skills and comfort supporting external stakeholders in a mission-critical environment. What You'll Do
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Serve as the Tier 1 customer support Point of Contact for external CBP customers, including PGAs and Trade users, via the external 866 support line.
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Respond to incoming incidents, service requests, and inquiries via phone, live agent chat, self-service tickets, and email.
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Provide support for ACE-related inquiries, including trade facilitation, compliance, and enforcement topics.
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Deliver 24x7x365 bilingual (English/Spanish) support for ACE-related Trade inquiries.
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Accurately log and document all incidents and service requests in ServiceNow, including actions taken and information required for next-level support.
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Perform initial investigation, triage, troubleshooting, resolution, and escalation for external-facing CBP applications.
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Escalate incidents to Tier 2 or Tier 3 support teams using ticket transfer and warm-call transfer methods.
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Monitor ticket status and proactively communicate updates and resolution progress to external customers.
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Handle sensitive or VIP customer contacts with timely, accurate escalation and follow-up.
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Requirements
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Minimum 1 year of experience providing IT help desk, service desk, or technical customer support.
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Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, and web-based applications.
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Strong customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Sole U.S. citizenship required and ability to successfully pass a CBP Background Investigation (BI).
Preferred Qualifications
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Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.
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CompTIA A+ or similar entry-level IT certification.
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HDI Customer Service Representative (CSR) certification.
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Experience supporting the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
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Experience assisting Trade or Participating Government Agency (PGA) customers.
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Prior federal government or CBP help desk experience.
Benefits & conditions
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Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
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Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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401(k) with Employer Match
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Paid Time Off and Holidays
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Training and Certification Support