Border Patrol Watch Commander (GS-14)

National Park Service (DOI); California; On-site; USD 130,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Watch Commander in the Border Patrol at Freer Station, Freer, TX.

The role involves supervision, oversight of enforcement programs, and coordination of detentions, processing, property, and facilities, with travel as needed. Applicants must meet English language requirements, possess specialized experience at the next lower grade, and demonstrate sound judgment in firearms and law enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in Border Patrol operations and supervising field programs.
• Ability to coordinate detention, processing operations, property, fleet, and facilities management.
• Ability to review cases for legal guidelines and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate law enforcement activities and supervise resources.
• Oversee detention, processing, and facilities management operations.
• Review subordinate cases to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.

Skills

Arrests and firearms handling

Decision making under pressure

Informant network development

Immigration law knowledge

Security clearance procedures

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Watch Commander in the Border Patrol at Freer Station, Freer, TX.

The role involves supervision, oversight of enforcement programs, and coordination of detentions, processing, property, and facilities, with travel as needed. Applicants must meet English language requirements, possess specialized experience at the next lower grade, and demonstrate sound judgment in firearms and law enforcement actions.