Supervisory Air Interdiction Agent

Customs and Border Protection; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is seeking an experienced Air Interdiction Agent for a supervisory role within the Air and Marine Operations.

The position is based in multiple locations including San Diego, CA, and offers a GS-14 pay scale with a starting salary of $149,071 and rising to $193,798 per year.Responsibilities include overseeing planning and execution of aerial surveillance and interdiction missions, leading aviation enforcement operations, and serving as a senior liaison with federal,

Qualifications

• Requires a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of aerial surveillance and interdiction missions.
• Lead aviation enforcement operations to support national security and border protection objectives, allocating resources efficiently.
• Serve as senior liaison between DHS and other federal, state, and local agencies to coordinate joint enforcement efforts.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations in the following locations: Key West, FL Jacksonville, FL Conroe, TX Old Town, ME San Diego, CA Manassas, VA Deming, NM

Key Responsibilities

This position is ideal for an expert Air Interdiction Agent looking for an opportunity to serve in a supervisory capacity, participating with higher-level officials in administering, managing, and planning the agency's aviation program, where the work requires the application of pilot and law enforcement knowledge and skills. This position starts at a salary of $149,071.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $193,798.00 (GS-14, Step 10). Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or special rate of the duty location and position. Typical work duties may include: Overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of aerial surveillance and interdiction missions, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and policies.

Leading and managing aviation enforcement operations to support national security and border protection objectives by providing strategic direction to subordinate managers and enforcement personnel, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to operational standards. Acting as senior liaisons between DHS and other federal, state, and local agencies, fostering inter agency collaboration and coordinating joint enforcement efforts to address transnational threats.

Contributing to the formulation and implementation of aviation enforcement policies, procedures, and safety protocols at the organizational level. Overseeing personnel management, including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and professional development initiatives, to maintain a highly skilled and motivated workforce.

CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.

Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about Secondary Law Enforcement Officer Special Retirement Coverage: This is a secondary position subject to mandatory retirement under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers under CSRS and FERS 5 CFR 842.803, 5 CFR 831.903, 5 USC 8425(b), 5 USC 8335(b),5 USC 8412(d) and 5 USC 8336(c).

Employees in secondary positions must meet the following conditions in order to be eligible for special retirement provisions: moved directly from a rigorous position to a secondary position without a break in service; complete 3 years of service in a rigorous position; and have been continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a rigorous position without a break in service exceeding 3 days.

For more information on required years of service and retirement age, click on this link. For further information on when an employee continues or discontinues coverage under the special retirement system for law enforcement officers, see the CSRS and FERS handbook, Chapter 46 (CSRS pages 12-14, and FERS pages 41-43). If you have questions regarding your retirement coverage provisions, contact the CBP Retirement Operations Center at [phone].

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $149071 – $193798/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.