Supervisory Border Patrol Agent - Special Operations Supervisor (Bortac)

Customs and Border Protection • Santee, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, San Diego Sector, Targeting & Intelligence Division, Special Operations Detachment, BORTAC, in Santee, California. The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent serves as a secondary law enforcement officer and helps prevent illegal entry into the United States, enforce criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws, and apprehend smugglers and individuals unlawfully in the country. The position is a temporary rotational assignment not to exceed three years, with possible extensions for up to two additional years. Relocation expenses have been authorized, subject to funding availability and verification requirements.

The role responds to emergencies and high-risk incidents, including civil disturbances, hostage situations, high-risk warrant executions, tactical operations, reconnaissance and surveillance, civil emergencies, and search and rescue. The incumbent must demonstrate advanced tactical, weapons, rescue, navigation, and operational skills. The position requires Spanish proficiency, successful completion of the BORTAC Selection and Training Course, a secret-level security clearance, and the ability to meet medical, physical fitness, and firearms qualification standards.

The role requires rotating shifts, possible daily overtime, regular overnight travel, operation of a government vehicle, and wearing an approved uniform. Employees may be rotated between assignments and duty locations. Salary is $124,949 to $162,436 annually (GS-13, steps 1–10).

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Have primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Complete all pre-employment processes in English.
• Meet medical and job-related fitness standards and successfully complete medical screening.
• Possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including Border Patrol oversight, advising and instructing subordinates, and developing or directing operational policy or programs.
• Have law enforcement or other responsible experience demonstrating ability to make arrests and exercise sound judgment in firearms use; deal courteously and tactfully with individuals and groups; analyze information rapidly and take appropriate action under applicable laws and procedures; and develop and maintain an informant network.
• Meet the conditions for secondary law enforcement officer special retirement coverage, including the specified prior rigorous-position service and continuity requirements.
• Be proficient in Spanish, including speaking and reading.
• Have successfully completed the BORTAC Selection and Training Course.
• Meet initial and continuing firearms qualification requirements and firearm eligibility criteria.
• Pass required background investigation and polygraph processes, subject to applicable waivers or reciprocity.
• Possess a valid, non-restricted driver's license and be able to operate a government-owned vehicle.
• Be willing and available to work rotating shifts, potentially work overtime, travel overnight regularly, and rotate between assignments and duty locations.
• Wear an officially approved uniform and comply with grooming standards.
• Obtain and maintain a secret-level security clearance.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by October 30, 2026.
• Complete an 18-month supervisory probationary period if required and any required supervisory training.

Responsibilities

• Resolve emergency situations and high-risk incidents while reducing the risk of loss of life or serious injury to officers, victims, and innocent third parties.
• Respond to civil disturbances, hostage situations, high-risk warrant executions, tactical operations and situations, reconnaissance and surveillance assignments, civil emergencies, and search-and-rescue missions.
• Demonstrate operational proficiency in weaponry, self-defense, crowd control, confrontation management, aquatics, rappelling, land navigation, chemical control agents, anti-terrorism tactics, hostage negotiations, building entries, emergency rescue procedures, small-unit tactics, tracking, and airborne insertion operations.
• Provide direction and oversight for Border Patrol-related functions within an assigned area.
• Assist, advise, and instruct subordinates, and resolve difficult problems requiring coordination with other operating units.
• Develop, manage, or direct operational policy or programs related to Border Patrol operations.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses have been authorized, subject to funding availability and program requirements.
• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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