Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, San Diego Sector, Law Enforcement Operations Division, Boulevard Station, located in Boulevard, CA. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement.
Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
Relocation Authorized Position: All relocations will be placed on hold at the time of selection, as USBP awaits to receive funding. As soon as funding becomes available, you will be contacted by the CBP Hiring Center to coordinate an enter on duty (EOD) date and complete the necessary relocation forms. Relocation expenses have been authorized for this position. See the Relocation Expenses Reimbursed section of this announcement and U.S.
Border Patrol Paid Moves for additional details. In addition, a VRP verification process has been established. Please be informed that within 90 days after your report date, you will be requested to provide valid documentation confirming that you have established a residence closer to the new duty location. Further information on this process will be provided to you during the selection process.
This position will allow you to use your expertise to prevent illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens who are in the United States illegally. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland.
This position starts at a salary of $147,652.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $191,954.00 (GS-14, Step 10). As a second-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge), you will serve as a secondary administrative supervisory law enforcement officer under 5 U.S.C. 8331(6)(c) and 8412(d).
Typical duties will include: Leading and supervising station personnel by assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, addressing conduct issues, and recommending training, awards, promotions, and reassignments. Managing station operations, budget, and workforce requirements by monitoring personnel, financial, and material resources, adjusting to shifting workloads and priorities, and ensuring cost effective program execution.
Developing and implementing station policies, standard operating procedures, and operational directives in alignment with DHS, CBP, and USBP guidance, translating Headquarters and sector priorities into local objectives and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Directing and overseeing station law enforcement and intelligence activities, including apprehensions and detentions, investigations, searches and seizures, work with confidential human sources, and specialized programs.
Coordinating and maintaining operational partnerships and liaison with federal, state, local, tribal, foreign, and other stakeholders, negotiating procedures, justifying resource needs, and leading joint planning, intelligence gathering, and interagency operations.
cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $147652 – $191954/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-15.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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