Supervisory CBP Officer (Port Director)

Customs and Border Protection; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Supervisory CBP Officer (Port Director) in San Diego, within the Office of Field Operations. You will lead operations across air, land, and sea at a large port of entry and supervise multiple locations as needed.

The role requires supervisory experience, knowledge of port regulations, and completion of CBP training. Eligible candidates must meet residency requirements and be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Residency requirements for all applicants.
• 101 days of paid CBP Field Operations Academy training in FOA, GA.
• 7–10 days pre-academy training before reporting to the FOA.
• 14–17 weeks post-academy training after FOA completion.
• Must meet CBP training requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations in multiple locations/environments (air, land, sea).
• Provide technical advice on laws/regulations governing port functions.
• Advise the public and trade community on CBP policies.
• Manage port employees' affairs and operational concerns.
• Direct and guide planning/execution of projects to improve procedures.

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, Office of Field Operations, San Diego Field Office, Port of San Diego, located in San Diego, California.

Key Responsibilities

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 Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to manage one or more national programs in order to help to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering/exiting the U.S.

This position starts at a salary of $147,652.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $191,954.00 (GS-14, Step 10). In this Supervisory CBP Officer (Port Director) position you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals managing a variety of law enforcement programs. Typical work assignments include: Supervising the operations conducted in multiple locations in one or multiple environments (air, land, and sea) at a large port of entry.

Providing technical advice on laws and regulations governing port functions. Advising and assisting the public and trade community on CBP policies and procedures. Managing port employees' affairs and operational concerns. Directing and providing guidance on the planning and execution of projects, assignments, studies and investigations to resolve operational problems and improve new procedures.

If going from a LEO Covered Position to a Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for Law Enforcement Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).

For further information on the Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement Coverage, please see the Qualifications section If going from a Primary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position to a Secondary CBPO SRC Position and you have less than 3 years in a Primary CBPO SRC Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary CBPO SRC position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for CBP Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or covered under your applicable non-special retirement system depending upon previous service.

For further information on the Secondary CBPO SRC, please see the Qualifications section.

This vacancy has a local commuting area requirement, as defined below: The area surrounding the duty station by which people reasonably travel back and forth from home to work; Or The employee's permanent duty station is located within the reasonable travel area surrounding the duty station of this vacancy; Or if applicable For employees who are detailed or temporarily promoted for more than 1 year to another duty location, the detailed or temporary duty location is considered to be the duty location of record for commuting area purposes.

For employees detailed or temporarily promoted for less than one year, the permanent duty location is considered the duty location of record for commuting area purposes.

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S.

Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Training: This position has a training requirement.

Selectee(s) are required to attend and successfully complete 101-days of paid training at the CBP Field Operations Academy (FOA) in Glynco, GA. Prior to arriving at the FOA, selectee's must complete approximately 7-10 days of pre-academy training. Upon successful completion of FOA training, selectee's must complete an additional 14-17 weeks of post-academy training the selectee(s) assigned duty station.

You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

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 $147652 – $191954/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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