Border Patrol Agent (Headquarters Programs)

Quick Facts

• Role: Border Patrol Agent (Headquarters Programs)
• Work focus: Headquarters policy/program support for U.S. Border Patrol
• Location mentioned: Ashburn, VA

Description

You will serve as a secondary administrative law enforcement officer supporting U.S. Border Patrol management and higher-level officials in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and programs. The role includes analyzing sensitive internal reports and presentations, reviewing operational/budget/program information, participating in site visits for compliance with headquarters policies and strategy, and recommending best practices based on data and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Advise Border Patrol management and senior officials on policy, program, operations, and innovative procedures
• Read, analyze, and prepare highly sensitive internal reports and presentations (operations, budgeting, programs, critical incidents, personnel)
• Participate in site visits to sector operations to ensure compliance with headquarters policies and mission strategy
• Review Border Patrol data and program metrics and recommend the use or development of best practices

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
• Register with Selective Service if applicable (males born after 12/31/1959)
• Pass pre-employment processes in English; complete background investigation and/or polygraph screening
• Meet medical/fitness standards
• Proficient in Spanish (able to speak and read)
• Firearms qualification required and ongoing eligibility required
• Ability to operate a government vehicle; valid non-restricted driver’s license
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and possible daily overtime; may rotate between assignments and duty locations
• Meet time-in-grade requirements (for current federal employees: 52 weeks at the next lower grade/equivalent band)

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and whether full-time/part-time/intermittent)