USAJOBS · 6 days ago
Supervisory CBP Officer (Watch Commander - POE)
San Ysidro, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$148K/yr - $192K/yr
1+ years expThe Department of Homeland Security is looking for a Supervisory CBP Officer (Watch Commander - POE) to manage national programs aimed at detecting and preventing threats at the border. This role involves overseeing operations at the Port of San Ysidro, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and directing responses to potential threats.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Interpreting laws, rules, and regulations of a broad range of Federal agencies and employing decision making skills to complex decisions relating to the admissibility of people, cargo and conveyances
Planning, directing, coordinating, assigning, organizing, and evaluating all work activities conducted in multiple locations in one or many environments (e.g., air, land, and/or sea) at a large port of entry
Directing and participating in responses to potential and emerging threats
Monitoring and assessing the accurate application of law, regulation, and policy during normal and emergency operations to ensure compliance and reviewing current procedures and gathering, testing, and recommending process improvements for operational effectiveness
Managing significant manpower and resource issues ensuring coordination and integration between multiple work units
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English
You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
You must have taken the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component and have a passing Total Score
Firearm Requirement-This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996
Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess the Ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process
Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 02/02/2026
Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment
Polygraph Examination: The Supervisory CBP Officer (Watch Commander - POE) position is a polygraph-required position
If you are not a current GS-1895, and you are selected, you will have to meet the following medical/physical standards
Following a tentative job offer, candidates must undergo and successfully complete a medical screening process
You will be required to successfully pass the Pre-employment Fitness Test
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP
Training: This position has a training requirement. Selectee(s) are required to attend and successfully complete 101-days of paid training at the CBP Field Operations Academy (FOA) in Glynco, GA
Supervisory Probationary Period: You may be required to serve an 18 month probationary period upon appointment
Leadership Training: All newly appointed second level Supervisors are required to complete mandatory training
Selectees may be required to successfully complete the Essential Supervisory Skills (ESS) course
Rotation of Assignments/Duty Locations: You may be required to rotate assignments and duty locations
Uniform: This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status
Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work environment includes offices, aircraft operation areas, airline passenger and cargo areas, and marine docks
Data Systems: You will be required to maintain access to all data systems necessary for duty execution
Shift work: You may be required to perform work on a shift and rotational basis
Overtime: You must be readily available to work overtime on a scheduled or unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour work week
Secondary Law Enforcement Officer Covered Position: This position meets the eligibility criteria for law enforcement officer (LEO) retirement under both the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS)
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Company
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