Border Patrol Agent (Resident Agent - Intelligence)

Customs and Border Protection • Abilene, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Del Rio Sector, Sector Intelligence Unit (SIU), located in Abilene, TX. 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. As a Border Patrol Agent (Resident Agent -Intelligence) you will serve as a primary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) and 8412 (d)) and be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating strategic and tactical intelligence reports within the Agency and to other law enforcement officials nationwide, identifying and preparing reports on trends and patterns, updating national databases with collected information on smugglers, informants, and counterfeit operations, and utilizing a variety of automated information systems to gather information for intelligence, enforcement and prosecutions to facilitate decision making.

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 or comparable laws, rules and regulations; Reviewing, processing, and evaluating incoming intelligence information from a variety of sources; using creative methodologies to develop trends, patterns, profiles estimates, studies, and tactical interdiction to solve unusual problems; Collecting sensitive information regarding the criminal activities of aliens involved in alien smuggling, narcotics trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime; Developing intelligence collection plans.
• Must possess 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.
• Must 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 10/23/2026.
• Must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle.
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
• Must be willing and available to work rotating shifts.
• May be required to obtain a Secret or higher level clearance for this position.

Nice To Haves

• If you are 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, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
• If you are not a current CBP employee in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process.
• Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver.
• Creditable law enforcement officer service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement.
• This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
• The maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. § 3312.
• Agents selected for this position will be expected to reside within 50 miles of the Resident Location unless otherwise approved by the Chief Patrol Agent.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating strategic and tactical intelligence reports within the Agency and to other law enforcement officials nationwide.
• Identifying and preparing reports on trends and patterns.
• Updating national databases with collected information on smugglers, informants, and counterfeit operations.
• Utilizing a variety of automated information systems to gather information for intelligence, enforcement and prosecutions to facilitate decision making.
• Interpreting and enforcing immigration or comparable laws, rules and regulations.
• Reviewing, processing, and evaluating incoming intelligence information from a variety of sources; using creative methodologies to develop trends, patterns, profiles estimates, studies, and tactical interdiction to solve unusual problems.
• Collecting sensitive information regarding the criminal activities of aliens involved in alien smuggling, narcotics trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime.
• Developing intelligence collection plans.
• Making arrests and exercising sound judgment in the use of firearms.
• Dealing effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous, tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyzing information rapidly and making prompt decisions or taking prompt and appropriate law enforcement action in light of applicable laws, court decisions, and sound law enforcement procedures.
• Developing and maintaining contact with a network of informants.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed