Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (first-line supervisor)
• Grade/Pay: GS-13; salary range $113,620 to $147,708
• Duty locations: Freer Station (Freer, TX), Hebbronville Station (Hebbronville, TX), Zapata Station (Zapata, TX)
• Work conditions: shift work/recurring overtime, possible rotating assignments and duty locations, overnight travel may be required

Description

Serve as a first-line supervisory law enforcement officer to prevent illegal entry into the United States and enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality laws. Direct subordinate Border Patrol Agents, specialized units, and station operations, including intelligence-driven efforts to identify and apprehend smugglers and undocumented noncitizens. Oversee normal supervisory duties such as leave approvals, discipline resolution, and annual performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Direct assignments of subordinate Border Patrol Agents, specialized units, and station operations
• Lead activities aimed at preventing illegal entry by land, water, or air
• Seek out and apprehend smugglers and undocumented noncitizens illegally in the U.S.
• Enforce the criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws
• Supervise personnel (leave approval, resolving disciplinary problems, preparing annual performance appraisals)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Selective Service registration (males born after 12/31/1959)
• Primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years
• Background investigation and/or polygraph requirement
• Proficient in Spanish (able to speak and read)
• Meet medical and/or fitness standards
• Firearms eligibility and qualification under the Gun Control Act (as amended)
• GS-13 specialized experience: 1 year equivalent to GS-12 in law enforcement duties (enforcing immigration/customs laws; gathering/analyzing tactical intelligence; developing/managing criminal and administrative casework; investigating and disrupting smuggling operations; identifying deficiencies and recommending solutions while ensuring compliance)
• Demonstrated ability to make arrests, use sound judgment with firearms, communicate tactfully in law enforcement contexts, analyze information rapidly and take prompt action, and maintain informant contacts
• Ability to operate a government-owned vehicle; valid non-restricted driver’s license
• Willing and available to work rotating shifts; may be required to work overtime; overnight travel may be required

Benefits

Federal government benefits package for employees and their families (eligibility depends on the type of position held).