Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)

Customs and Border Protection • El Paso, 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, Special Operations Group (SOG), Intelligence Support, located in El Paso, 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. This position starts at a salary of $109,383.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $142,199.00 (GS-13, Step 10). As a first-line Supervisory Border Patrol 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 supervising agents that perform arrests and surveillance of investigated subjects, overseeing all aspects of shift operations and managing, directing and coordinating assignments consistent with the mission and objectives. You will also be responsible for developing all-source collection strategies to collect against intelligence gaps, initiating outreach to stakeholders, developing intelligence community partnerships to improve collection methods, and providing briefings to agency components and other law enforcement entities on topics including but not limited to threat activities, transnational criminal organization intelligence, and proactive case deconfliction.

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.
• CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
• Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards.
• 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.
• 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. Gathering and analyzing intelligence from a variety of sources. Developing case work pertaining to criminal prosecutions and investigations. Identifying and investigating smuggling operations. Devising and recommending solutions to operational problems, and apprising management of identified deficiencies and solutions. Ensuring compliance with enforcement and operational practices.
• 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 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 10/21/2026.
• 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.
• Must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle.
• A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required.
• Must be willing and available to work rotating shifts.
• May be rotated between assignments and duty locations.
• Could be required to work overtime on a daily basis and will be compensated up to an additional 25% of your base pay in accordance with the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.
• Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis.
• Requires wearing an officially approved uniform and complying with established grooming standards.
• May be required to obtain a Secret or higher level clearance for this position.
• May be required to serve an 18-month probationary period upon appointment to this position.
• May be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within 90 days of assignment to this position.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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

• Supervising agents that perform arrests and surveillance of investigated subjects.
• Overseeing all aspects of shift operations and managing, directing and coordinating assignments consistent with the mission and objectives.
• Developing all-source collection strategies to collect against intelligence gaps, initiating outreach to stakeholders, developing intelligence community partnerships to improve collection methods.
• Providing briefings to agency components and other law enforcement entities on topics including but not limited to threat activities, transnational criminal organization intelligence, and proactive case deconfliction.

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.
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• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed