Supervisory Assistant Chief, Border Patrol

Quick Facts

• Supervises U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters personnel and provides senior technical and policy advice.

Description

You will serve as a secondary law enforcement officer and supervisory leader within U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters. The role focuses on preventing illegal entry into the United States, enforcing relevant immigration and criminal provisions, and supporting mission operations through policy development, project leadership, and information sharing to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned Headquarters Border Patrol Agents and professional staff; set priorities, assign work, and conduct performance standards/appraisals.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, programs, and operational best practices.
• Lead mission-specific projects including enforcement operations, intelligence collection and reporting, and administrative/logistical support.
• Develop and disseminate training programs and ensure accurate, timely mission information.
• Serve as a liaison with DHS operations and program offices as well as federal, state, local, and foreign law enforcement agencies; direct sectors to gather time-sensitive incident information and deliver briefings/presentations for senior executive leadership.
• Provide administrative and policy direction for Headquarters initiatives, including budgetary justifications.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen; pre-employment processes conducted in English.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Males born after 12/31/1959: registered with Selective Service.
• Background investigation and/or polygraph requirements (polygraph-required; reciprocity may be accepted; waivers may be available for certain veterans).
• Meet medical and fitness standards.
• Subject to DHS drug-free workplace drug testing procedures.
• Proficient in Spanish (able to speak and read).
• Meet initial and continuing firearms qualification requirements; disqualifying criteria apply.
• Ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle; valid non-restricted driver’s license.
• Willing/available for rotating shift work, potential daily overtime (up to 25% base pay), and recurring overnight travel.
• Temporary/rotational appointment not-to-exceed 3 years with possible extensions; relocation may be authorized when funding is available.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and work schedule.