Border Patrol Agent (Headquarters Programs)

Customs and Border Protection • El Paso, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Strategic Planning and Analysis Directorate, Special Operations Group, in El Paso, Texas. The agent serves as a secondary administrative law enforcement officer and supports Border Patrol headquarters programs. The work contributes to preventing illegal entry into the United States, enforcing criminal provisions of immigration laws, and apprehending smugglers and people unlawfully present in the country.

The role collaborates on plans, policies, and procedures for projects and operations; serves as a liaison between Headquarters and Sectors; gathers time-sensitive field incident information; and prepares reports, briefings, and presentations. It also supports mission-specific programs involving enforcement operations, intelligence, logistics, training, technology, personnel and labor relations, communications, and other areas. The agent builds stakeholder relationships and facilitates intelligence sharing among Border Patrol entities and domestic and bi-national law enforcement partners. Work takes place in a collaborative, intelligence-focused environment and may also involve independently leading projects, advanced targeting, and extensive report writing.

This is a temporary rotational assignment not to exceed three years, with possible extensions for up to two additional years. The position includes regular and recurring rotating shift work, possible rotation between assignments and duty locations, regular overnight travel, and potential daily overtime. Relocation expenses have been authorized, subject to funding availability, and relocation verification may be required after reporting. The position requires a uniform, compliance with grooming standards, the ability to operate a government vehicle, a valid non-restricted driver's license, firearms qualifications, Spanish proficiency, medical and fitness qualifications, and successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years, subject to stated exceptions or details.
• Meet the GS-13 qualification requirement of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
• Specialized experience in law enforcement or other responsible work demonstrating the ability to make arrests and exercise sound judgment in firearm use; deal courteously and tactfully with individuals or groups in law enforcement matters; rapidly analyze information and make prompt decisions or take appropriate law enforcement action under applicable laws, court decisions, and procedures; and develop and maintain a network of informants.
• Meet the prerequisite for this secondary administrative law enforcement retirement-covered position: qualifying experience in a primary/rigorous law enforcement or firefighting position, or equivalent experience outside federal government. Applicants currently serving in a permanent secondary LEO retirement-covered position are exempt from this prerequisite.
• Proficiency in Spanish, including speaking and reading.
• Meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications and applicable firearm eligibility requirements.
• Successfully complete required medical screening and be medically and physically capable of performing the essential duties safely and efficiently.
• Pass applicable background investigation and, if required, polygraph examination; comply with drug-testing procedures.
• Be willing and available to work rotating shifts, potentially rotate between assignments and duty locations, and work overtime as required.
• Possess the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle and a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
• Wear an officially approved uniform and comply with established grooming standards.
• Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements by October 27, 2026, if applicable.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Complete all pre-employment processes in English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on plans, policies, and procedures governing the execution of projects and operations.
• Serve as a liaison between U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters and Sectors, gather time-sensitive information about field incidents, and prepare reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Assist with Border Patrol mission-specific projects, including enforcement operations, intelligence collection and reporting, administrative and logistical support, training development, technological requirements, personnel matters, labor and employee relations, and communications.
• Create and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate horizontal and vertical intelligence sharing and integration among U.S. Border Patrol entities and domestic and bi-national law enforcement partners.
• Work collaboratively in a law enforcement intelligence-centered environment while leading autonomous projects, including extensive report writing and advanced targeting.
• Prevent illegal entry into the United States, enforce applicable criminal immigration provisions, and seek out and apprehend smugglers or people unlawfully present in the United States.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses have been authorized, subject to funding availability.
• Potential overtime compensation of up to an additional 25% of base pay, in accordance with the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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