Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

Quick Facts

• Role: First-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (GS-13)
• Duty assignment: Eagle Pass South Station (Del Rio Sector), Eagle Pass, TX
• Salary range: $109,383.00 to $142,199.00 (GS-13)

Description

Serve as a primary law enforcement officer and first-line supervisor to prevent illegal entry into the United States by land, water, or air and to enforce the criminal provisions of Immigration and Nationality Law. You will direct station operations and subordinate agents, seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens unlawfully present, and supervise personnel performance and discipline. Spanish proficiency and firearms qualification are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct assignments of subordinate Border Patrol Agents, specialized units, and station operations
• Direct activities aimed at preventing illegal entry into the United States by land, water, or air
• Seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens illegally in the United States
• Enforce criminal provisions of Immigration and Nationality laws
• Supervise personnel: approve leave, resolve disciplinary problems, and prepare annual performance appraisals

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in Spanish (able to speak and read)
• Ability to qualify initially and continuously with firearms under applicable federal requirements
• Ability to meet medical and job-related fitness standards
• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including immigration law enforcement, intelligence gathering/analysis, criminal case work, and smuggling investigation
• Pass a background investigation and a polygraph exam (or qualify for reciprocity/waiver if eligible)
• Selective Service registration (if applicable) and primary U.S. residency requirement
• Valid, non-restricted driver’s license and ability to operate a government vehicle

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)
• Overtime compensation up to an additional 25% of base pay