BORDER PATROL AGENT (INTELLIGENCE)

Department Of Homeland Security • Santee, CA

357d • $101,234 - $131,610

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, San Diego Sector, Targeting & Intelligence Division, Sector Intelligence Unit (SIU) in Santee, CA. This position will allow you to use your expertise to prevent illegal entry of noncitizens 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 noncitizens who are in the United States illegally. As a Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence), you will serve as a primary law enforcement officer and be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating strategic and tactical intelligence reports within the Agency and to other law enforcement officials nationwide.

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.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph.
• Must meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards.
• Must be proficient in the Spanish language.
• Must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in law enforcement or other responsible work that demonstrated the ability to make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms.
• Experience in analyzing information rapidly and making prompt decisions or taking appropriate law enforcement action.

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

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)).
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal leave days.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Transportation subsidies.
• Uniform allowance.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Fitness centers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees