SUPERVISORY BORDER PATROL AGENT (WATCH COMMANDER)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Salary: $122940 – $159824/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-10
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-23

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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, Blaine Sector: Blaine Station in Blaine, WA Bellingham Station in Ferndale, WA 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 $122,940.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $159,824.00 (GS-13, Step 10). As a second-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Watch Commander), you will serve as a secondary administrative law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6C) and 8412 (d) and be responsible for directing station operations and supervising Border Patrol personnel during an assigned shift.

Typical duties will include: Overseeing station-wide operations, including enforcement, detention and processing, seized property, fleet, facilities, supplies, and interagency coordination. Directing subordinate supervisors, agents, intelligence personnel, processing coordinators, and support staff to accomplish mission objectives.

Developing and implementing station priorities, action plans, policies, and procedures consistent with Headquarters, Sector, and Station objectives. Reviewing administrative and criminal cases for accuracy, legal sufficiency, appropriate processing pathways, and compliance with applicable policy. Coordinating intelligence, interdiction, and operational activities involving information collection, evaluation, dissemination, liaison development, and mission support.

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 $122940 – $159824/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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