Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (first-line supervisor)
• Level/Pay: GS-13 (Step 1–Step 10)

Description

Serve as a first-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent to help prevent illegal entry into the United States and enforce the criminal provisions of U.S. immigration laws. You will direct assignments and station operations and lead efforts to seek out and apprehend smugglers or individuals illegally present. You will also carry out supervisory duties such as leave approvals, disciplinary issue resolution, and annual performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959: registered with Selective Service
• Primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years
• Ability to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards
• Pass required background investigation and/or polygraph (polygraph-required)
• Spanish proficiency (able to speak and read)
• Meet initial and continuing firearms qualification requirements
• Valid, non-restricted driver’s license; ability to operate a government-owned vehicle
• Willingness to work rotating shifts; overtime may be required; overnight travel may be required
• Ability to comply with uniform and grooming standards (including tattoo/branding restrictions)
• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-12: interpret/enforce immigration or comparable laws; gather/analyze intelligence; develop case work for criminal prosecutions/investigations; identify/investigate smuggling operations

Benefits

Access to a comprehensive federal benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).