Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)

Customs and Border Protection • Yuma, AZ

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Yuma Sector, Sector Intelligence Unit. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. This position will allow you to use your expertise to prevent illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens who are in the United States illegally. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
• All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English
• May be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
• Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards
• Must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Interpreting and enforcing Immigration and Naturalization Service or comparable laws, rules, and regulations; Reviewing, processing, and evaluating incoming intelligence information from a variety of source; Using creative methodologies to develop trends, patterns, profiles, estimates, studies, and tactical interdiction to solve unusual problem; Collecting sensitive information regarding the criminal activities of undocumented noncitizens involved in alien smuggling, narcotics trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime; Developing intelligence collection plans.
• Specialized Experience in law enforcement or other responsible work that demonstrated the ability to: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous, tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions or take prompt and appropriate law enforcement action in light of applicable laws, court decisions, and sound law enforcement procedures; and develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
• Must be proficient in the Spanish language. (i.e., able to speak and read in Spanish).
• Must meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996.
• Must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required.
• Must be able to meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process
• Must meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 10/26/2026.
• Must disclose if currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch.
• Must undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment.
• May be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process.
• Must meet the maximum age requirement of 40 for original appointment to a law enforcement position, unless specific criteria apply (e.g., creditable law enforcement service, current federal civilian law enforcement position, or veterans preference eligibility).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating strategic and tactical intelligence reports within the Agency and to other law enforcement officials nationwide.
• Updating national databases with collected information on smugglers, informants, and counterfeit operations.
• Utilizing a variety of automated information systems for gathering intelligence information gathering and reporting on trends and patterns.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed