Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory first-line law enforcement (Supervisory Border Patrol Agent)

• Location: Eagle Pass South Station, Del Rio Sector, Eagle Pass, TX

• Pay: GS-13 Step 1 to Step 10 ($109,383 to $142,199)

Description

You will serve as a primary law enforcement officer responsible for preventing illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforcing criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality laws; and seeking out and apprehending smugglers or aliens unlawfully in the U.S. You will direct assignments of subordinate Border Patrol Agents, specialized units, and station operations, and supervise personnel including leave approval, disciplinary issues, and annual performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Direct assignments of subordinate agents, specialized units, and station operations

• Direct activities aimed at preventing illegal entry by land, water, or air

• Seek out and apprehend smugglers or individuals unlawfully in the United States

• Enforce the criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws

• Supervise personnel (leave approval, resolving disciplinary problems, annual performance appraisals)

Requirements

• U.S. citizen

• Primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years

• Specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (arrests and sound firearms judgment; courteous interactions; rapid information analysis and prompt decisions; develop and maintain informant contacts)

• Must be proficient in the Spanish language (able to speak and read)

• Must meet initial and continuing firearms qualification requirements; no disqualifying history under applicable firearms law

• Polygraph-required position; must pass background investigation and/or polygraph

• Ability to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards

• Ability to operate a government-owned vehicle; valid non-restricted driver’s license

• Willing to work rotating shifts; possible daily overtime; regular overnight travel

Benefits

A federal career includes a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position you hold (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).