Supervisory CBP Officer (Port Director)

Customs and Border Protection•San Diego, CA

2d•$147,652 - $191,954•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory CBP Officer (Port Director) directs and manages law enforcement programs at the Port of San Diego within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations, San Diego Field Office. The position oversees operations at a large port of entry across one or more locations and air, land, or sea environments. It provides technical advice on laws and regulations governing port functions and advises the public and trade community on CBP policies and procedures. The role manages employee affairs and operational concerns and directs projects, assignments, studies, and investigations to resolve operational problems and improve procedures. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, including directing port work activities, interpreting laws and regulations, managing inspection and other law enforcement programs, supporting counterterrorism efforts, and communicating procedures and policy changes. The role has firearms, vehicle operation, medical and physical fitness, background investigation, and training requirements. Selectees must complete paid academy training and post-academy training at their assigned duty station. The position requires wearing an approved uniform and may involve shift work, rotational schedules, and overtime beyond a 40-hour work week. The role is located in San Diego, California. Salary is $147,652 to $191,954 (GS-14).

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including port operations and supervisory or law enforcement program duties.
A passing score on the required CBP Officer Promotional Assessment component.
Ability to meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications and eligibility requirements under applicable firearms laws.
Ability to operate a government-owned vehicle and a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
Primary physical residence in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years, unless an exception applies; this requirement applies to applicants not currently employed by CBP.
Successful completion of required background investigation and, if applicable, polygraph examination.
Successful completion of medical screening and the Pre-employment Fitness Test if the applicant is not a current GS-1895 employee.
Successful completion of required training, including approximately 7–10 days of pre-academy training, 101 days at the CBP Field Operations Academy, and 14–17 weeks of post-academy training at the assigned duty station.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by 11/05/2026.
Wear an officially approved uniform while on duty.
Be readily available for scheduled or unscheduled overtime beyond a 40-hour work week.
May be required to work shifts and rotational schedules.
May be required to serve an 18-month supervisory probationary period and complete mandatory leadership training.

Responsibilities

Supervise operations at a large port of entry across multiple locations and air, land, or sea environments.
Provide technical advice on laws and regulations governing port functions.
Advise and assist the public and trade community on CBP policies and procedures.
Manage port employees’ affairs and operational concerns.
Direct and guide the planning and execution of projects, assignments, studies, and investigations to resolve operational problems and improve procedures.
Plan, direct, coordinate, assign, organize, and evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and employees.
Interpret laws and regulations concerning admissibility of people, cargo, and conveyances; international mail compliance; and vessel and aircraft arrivals and departures.
Manage inspection, intelligence analysis, examination, anti-terrorism, and other law enforcement programs.
Manage efforts to intercept potential terrorists and instruments of terror and perform layered counterterrorism enforcement activities.
Provide guidance and training, communicate intelligence and enforcement information, disseminate new procedures and policy changes, and identify areas of special emphasis.