Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Watch Commander)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Salary: $129258 – $168040/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-08-31
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-14

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Job Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Del Rio Sector, in the following locations: Comstock, TX Del Rio, TX Eagle Pass, 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.

Key Responsibilities

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 $129,258.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $168,040.00 (GS-14, Step 10). As a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Watch Commander), you will serve as a secondary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6C) and 8412 (d)), typical duties include: Overseeing all aspects of station operations, managing, directing, and coordinating assignments consistent with the Border Patrol mission and objectives.

Detecting and preventing the entry of undocumented individuals, narcotics, illicit contraband, terrorists, and weapons of terrorism from entering the United States. Analyzing local conditions of the station's Area of Responsibility (AOC) or specialized assignment and deploying resources to mitigate any identified threat.

Overseeing station operations during assigned shift to include various activities of enforcement, detention, and processing operations; seized property, fleet maintenance, and supplies; facilities and office management, and community relations and partnerships with other agencies. Reviewing administrative and criminal cases for accuracy in order to ensure that all casework complies with legal guidelines.

Contact

cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $129258 – $168040/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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