Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Special Operations Group, National BORSTAR Unit, located in El Paso, TX. 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 $109,383.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $142,199.00 (GS-13, Step 10). As a second-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (SOS BORSTAR), you will serve as a secondary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C.
8331 (6C) and 8412) and be responsible for: Administering and directing complex and diversified specialized programs and resolving emergency situations and high-risk incidents while reducing the risk of loss of life or serious injury to officers, victims, or innocent third parties.
Studying local conditions, station priorities and objectives, and directing unit assignments accordingly, in order to support Station, Sector, and Border Patrol initiatives within the area of responsibility. Coordinating unit activities with other Station operational units in order to enhance unit effectiveness, provide maximum coverage over areas of responsibility, and provide for the safety of subordinate employees.
Analyzing daily work assignments and reports from subordinate Units in order to determine the need for increasing or decreasing Unit operational strengths, adapting to changing environmental or operational constraints, and/or incorporation of other Special Operations, Station or Sector functions (Intelligence, Special Response Teams, etc.).
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 $109383 – $142199/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-26 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
Apply on official site →