Supervisory Aviation Enforcement Agent

Customs and Border Protection • Sierra Vista, AZ

2d • $129,258 - $168,040

About The Position

This is a supervisory position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations. The role participates with higher-level officials in administering, managing, and planning the agency’s Aviation program, applying aviation and law enforcement knowledge and skills. Duty locations include Key West and Jacksonville, Florida; Sierra Vista, Arizona; Corpus Christi, Texas; Buffalo, New York; Hammond, Louisiana; San Diego and Riverside, California; Tucson, Arizona; McAllen, Texas; and Washington, DC.

The position oversees aerial surveillance and interdiction missions and leads aviation enforcement operations in support of national security and border protection. It provides strategic direction to subordinate managers and enforcement personnel, coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies, contributes to organizational policies and safety protocols, and oversees personnel management and professional development.

The position is classified at GS-14, with a listed salary range of $129,258 to $168,040. Salary may be adjusted for locality pay or a special rate based on the duty location and position. It is a secondary administrative law enforcement officer retirement-covered position with a mandatory prerequisite for qualifying primary or equivalent law enforcement experience. The employee must be readily accessible for unscheduled work beyond a 40-hour workweek and receives Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• For applicants not currently employed by CBP, physical residence in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years, subject to stated exceptions and possible waiver.
• Successfully completed relevant Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) training before entering the position; specified entry-level training for Air and Marine Agents, Border Patrol Agents, and Criminal Investigators meets this requirement.
• Ability to operate a government-owned vehicle and a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
• Must wear an officially approved uniform while in duty status.
• Subject to a mobility agreement.
• Must be readily accessible to work unscheduled hours beyond a 40-hour workweek; the position receives LEAP.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including experience directing aerial surveillance and interdiction missions; managing aviation enforcement programs; leading multi-agency enforcement efforts; implementing aviation technologies and analyzing intelligence; and managing personnel, training, performance, readiness, and safety.
• Resume must explicitly demonstrate the required specialized experience.
• Must meet applicable qualification requirements and, for current federal employees, time-in-grade requirements by October 20, 2026; current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment processes, including a thorough background investigation; a polygraph may be required for applicants who are not current CBP law enforcement employees. The position is polygraph-required, with possible reciprocity or eligible veteran waiver.
• Must comply with CBP drug testing procedures and applicable government ethics standards; financial disclosure is required.
• A one-year probationary period may apply to employees new to the federal government; an 18-month supervisory probationary period may also be required.
• Newly appointed first-time CBP supervisors must complete mandatory leadership training scheduled within the first 90 days; training includes three weeks of in-residence training in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and may be waived if previously completed.
• All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English.
• Political appointment disclosure to Human Resources is required for current or qualifying former political appointees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of aerial surveillance and interdiction missions, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and policies.
• Lead and manage aviation enforcement operations supporting national security and border protection objectives.
• Provide strategic direction to subordinate managers and enforcement personnel; ensure efficient resource allocation and adherence to operational standards.
• Serve as a senior liaison between DHS and other federal, state, and local agencies, fostering collaboration and coordinating joint enforcement efforts addressing transnational threats.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of aviation enforcement policies, procedures, and organizational safety protocols.
• Oversee personnel management, including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Direct large-scale aerial surveillance and interdiction missions to detect and disrupt transnational criminal activities, including narcotics trafficking, human smuggling, and unauthorized border crossings.
• Manage aviation enforcement programs, operational planning, and compliance with federal aviation regulations and agency directives.
• Lead multi-agency enforcement efforts, coordinate with senior officials, and serve as a subject matter expert on aviation enforcement strategies.
• Implement advanced aviation technologies and analyze complex intelligence data to identify emerging threats and advise senior leadership on strategic responses.
• Manage personnel at multiple levels, oversee training programs, evaluate performance, and ensure operational readiness and safety.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families, subject to eligibility based on position type.
• Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) for availability to work unscheduled hours beyond a 40-hour workweek.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed