Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Investigative Operations Directorate, Del Rio Deputy Special Agent in Charge Office located in Del Rio, Texas This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 75 applications have been received, whichever happens first.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity! Once onboarded, you'll first be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support the CBP. Visit the D.C.
Task Force page for more information. As a second line supervisor, you will provide support for all aspects of OPR's Special Agent in Charge offices and related sub-offices including investigations and matters of facilities, budget, equipment, and personnel.
This position starts at a salary of $152,040.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $197,200.00 (GS-15, Step 10) Typical duties include: Developing and implementing long-term plans ensuring OPR mission effectiveness, develop program policies in response to levels of appropriations or other legislated changes, as well as monitor the progress of programs and ensure all investigations, inspections, and evaluations are conducted pursuant to policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Determining program priorities and assign work in support of established goals and objectives of OPR and CBP. Assuring effective and efficient expenditure of appropriated funds through authorizations of cost savings initiatives to increase efficiency while reducing operating.
Conferring with appropriate officials of other law enforcement agencies to provide effective reciprocity of services and collaborating with officials in the resolution of problems that cross organizational and jurisdictional lines. Critically review and advise senior management officials on new or proposed legislation, regulations, policies, and administrative laws that are potentially impactful to CBP and OPR operations and programs.
Secondary Law Enforcement Officer Special Retirement Coverage: This is a secondary position subject to mandatory retirement under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers under CSRS and FERS 5 CFR 842.803, 5 CFR 831.903, 5 USC 8425(b), 5 USC 8335(b),5 USC 8412(d) and 5 USC 8336(c).
Employees in secondary positions must meet the following conditions in order to be eligible for special retirement provisions: moved directly from a rigorous position to a secondary position without a break in service; complete 3 years of service in a rigorous position; and have been continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a rigorous position without a break in service exceeding 3 days.
For more information on required years of service and retirement age, click on this link. For further information on when an employee continues or discontinues coverage under the special retirement system for law enforcement officers, see the CSRS and FERS handbook, Chapter 46 (CSRS pages 12-14, and FERS pages 41-43). If you have questions regarding your retirement coverage provisions, contact the CBP Retirement Operations Center at (202) 863-6180.
Criminal Investigator Training Program: Criminal Investigators must complete an initial course of basic training, specifically the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Georgia, or an Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) approved equivalent course of instruction and the OPR Special Agent Training Program at the Customs and Border Protection Advanced Training Center, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, as well as additional training throughout their careers.
Both basic and advanced training programs are designed to prepare law enforcement personnel with the skills, aptitudes, and competencies required to serve as a Criminal Investigator.
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 $152040 – $197200/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-13 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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