Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)

Customs and Border Protection • Spokane, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Spokane Sector, Targeting and Intelligence Division in Spokane, Washington. The Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence) serves as a primary law enforcement officer and works to prevent unlawful entry into the United States, enforce immigration and nationality laws, and disrupt smugglers and transnational criminal organizations. The role involves collecting and analyzing intelligence, conducting border security and law enforcement operations, supporting investigations and prosecutions, participating in interagency task forces, and mentoring lower-graded agents.

The position starts at $92,467 per year (GS-12, Step 1) and reaches $120,209 per year (GS-12, Step 10). It requires proficiency in Spanish, firearms qualifications, a valid non-restricted driver's license, and the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle. The incumbent must meet medical and fitness standards, obtain a Secret or higher security clearance, wear an approved uniform, and be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime, and regular overnight travel. This is a rigorous law enforcement position subject to mandatory retirement provisions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years, subject to stated exceptions and details.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including applying immigration, nationality, customs, and related Federal laws; gathering and analyzing intelligence; using law enforcement and intelligence systems and surveillance or detection equipment; conducting investigations and interviews; and preparing reports or case files.
• Specialized law enforcement or other responsible experience demonstrating the ability to make arrests and exercise sound judgment in firearms use; deal courteously and tactfully with individuals or groups; analyze information rapidly and take appropriate law enforcement action; and develop and maintain informant contacts.
• Proficiency in Spanish, including speaking and reading.
• Ability to meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications and applicable eligibility requirements under the Gun Control Act, as amended.
• Ability to pass required medical screening and meet job-related medical and fitness standards.
• Ability to obtain a Secret or higher security clearance and pass required background investigation and polygraph processes, as applicable.
• Valid, non-restricted driver's license and ability to operate a government-owned vehicle.
• Willingness and availability to work rotating shifts, be rotated between assignments and duty locations, work daily overtime as required, and undertake regular overnight travel.
• Ability to comply with uniform and grooming standards.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by 11/06/2026 if applicable.
• Meet the maximum age requirement for original appointment to a primary DHS law enforcement position, subject to stated exceptions; the announcement notes a temporary maximum age of 40.

Responsibilities

• Collect, refine, analyze, and disseminate strategic and tactical intelligence to support operations and inform leadership decisions.
• Conduct frontline border security operations, including tracking, patrol, traffic and transportation checks, and international boundary integrity activities using technologies and conveyances.
• Assess immigration status; process, transport, and remove aliens as appropriate; prepare case reports; and support criminal and administrative proceedings with affidavits, warrants, and testimony.
• Represent CBP in interagency task forces and joint operations, coordinating with Federal, state, local, tribal, foreign, and JTTF partners on complex transnational criminal activity.
• Mentor and train lower-graded Border Patrol Agents through coaching, field training, performance feedback, and instruction on operational methods, procedures, and priorities.
• Prevent illegal entry into the United States, enforce criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws, and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens unlawfully present.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Overtime compensation of up to an additional 25% of base pay in accordance with the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.

What This Job Offers

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