Border Patrol Agent; BORSTAR) Not-to-Exceed
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Security
Government Security, Government Agency, Cybersecurity -
Government
Government Security, Government Agency, Cybersecurity
- Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 2
- Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
Organizational
Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Commissioner located in Washington, DC.
Relocation Authorized Position:
Relocation expenses will be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation limits and agency policy.
The primary function of this position is to serve as a senior Border Patrol Agent and Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue Unit (BORSTAR) operator providing advanced border enforcement, search and rescue, tactical medical, and emergency response expertise to support Office of the Commissioner leadership and Commissioner-directed priorities. This position starts at a salary of $ (GS-13, Step
1) to $ (GS-13, Step 10).
Typical duties include:
Provides Border Patrol enforcement, BORSTAR search and rescue, tactical medical, and emergency response advisory support to Office of the Commissioner leadership on border security and border safety issues. Plans, coordinates, and supports complex border enforcement, interdiction, search and rescue, emergency response, and tactical medical support operations in remote, rugged, or high-risk border environments.
Conducts advance security, route, terrain, environmental, threat, vulnerability, and medical response assessments to identify and mitigate risks affecting Commissioner travel, field engagements, and operational activities. Supports protective security operations for the Commissioner by providing close protection, perimeter security, immediate emergency response, and tactical medical support within the scope of training and agency policy.
Maintains operational readiness and supports training by applying BORSTAR skills in tracking, sign cutting, land navigation, emergency response, tactical medical support, rescue coordination, and specialized equipment operation.
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 $125158 – $162708/yr.
What security clearance is required?This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
What is the Final date to receive applications?Applications close on .
How many openings are available?There are 2 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov - U.S. Federal Government
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