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USAJOBS · 6 months ago

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (SOS - Canine Coordinator)

San Diego, California, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $156K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (SOS - Canine Coordinator) within the Department of Homeland Security. This role involves overseeing subordinate supervisors, ensuring compliance among canine handlers, and developing training courses for canine detection to enhance operational effectiveness.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Directing assignments of subordinate supervisors that perform all first-line Supervisory Border Patrol functions, station operations, and specialized units

Monitoring and ensuring that Agency Canine Handlers and Instructors are in compliance with policies, certification and training requirements and operational directives

Identifying, developing, and presenting a variety of basic and advanced canine detection instructional training courses and related material to meet operational objectives

Maintaining progress reviews and files for the canine unit

Qualification

Law enforcement experienceCanine Instructor certificationSpanish proficiencyOperational policy developmentFirearms qualificationSupervisory skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years

You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures

You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards

1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as providing direction and oversight for all Border Patrol related functions within an assigned area; assisting, advising and instructing subordinates in their work and resolving difficult problems requiring coordination with other operating units; developing, managing or directing operational policy or programs related to Border Patrol operations

Specialized Experience in law enforcement or other responsible work that demonstrated the ability to: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous, tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions or take prompt and appropriate law enforcement action in light of applicable laws, court decisions, and sound law enforcement procedures; and develop and maintain contact with a network of informants

Must be proficient in the Spanish language (i.e., able to speak and read in Spanish)

If you are applying for the SBPA Sector Canine Instructor position, you must have successfully completed the USBP Canine Instructor course, and you must hold and maintain a current USBP Canine Instructor certification

This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996

Following a tentative job offer, candidates must undergo and successfully complete a medical screening process

Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process

Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 07/28/2025

You must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required

This position requires regular and recurring shift work. You must be willing and available to work rotating shifts

Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis

This position requires wearing an officially approved uniform and complying with established grooming standards

You may be required to serve an 18-month probationary period upon appointment to this position

All newly appointed, second level supervisors and managers are required to complete mandatory training