Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (BORTAC)

Customs and Border Protection • Swanton, VT

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (BORTAC) is a first-line primary law enforcement officer with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Swanton Sector, Northeast Region, Swanton Special Operations Detachment, in Swanton, Vermont. The role helps prevent illegal entry into the United States by land, water, or air; enforces criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws; and apprehends smugglers and individuals unlawfully present in the United States.

The incumbent supervises a specially trained and equipped tactical unit conducting high-risk and specialized law enforcement responses, often on short notice, to situations of local, regional, or national significance. The supervisor provides leadership and guidance to Border Patrol Agents carrying out objectives under the BORTAC Mission Essential Task Listing, ensures members are trained and capable of executing approved missions, and communicates and integrates the USBP strategic plan, mission, vision, and values into unit plans and work products.

The position requires successful completion of the BORTAC Selection and Training Course, Spanish proficiency, firearms qualifications, medical and fitness qualification, and the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle. It requires rotating shift work, and may involve regular overnight travel, rotation among assignments and duty locations, and daily overtime. The position is subject to law enforcement officer special retirement coverage and requires a Secret or higher security clearance. Relocation expenses are authorized, with documentation of establishing a residence closer to the duty location requested within 90 days after reporting.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years, subject to stated exceptions and details.
• Meet the applicable age requirement for original appointment to a primary DHS law enforcement position, subject to stated exceptions.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including experience such as interpreting and enforcing immigration or comparable laws, gathering and analyzing intelligence, developing case work for criminal prosecutions and investigations, investigating smuggling operations, and recommending solutions to operational problems.
• Specialized law enforcement or other responsible work demonstrating the ability to make arrests and exercise sound judgment in firearm use; deal tactfully with individuals or groups on law enforcement matters; rapidly analyze information and make prompt decisions or take appropriate action under applicable law and procedures; and develop and maintain informant contacts.
• Proficiency in Spanish, including the ability to speak and read the language.
• Successful completion of the BORTAC Selection and Training Course.
• Meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications and firearms eligibility requirements under applicable law.
• Successfully complete required medical screening and meet job-related medical and physical fitness standards.
• Pass required pre-employment processes, including a background investigation and required polygraph examination, unless an applicable waiver or reciprocity applies; obtain a Secret or higher security clearance.
• Possess a valid, non-restricted driver's license and the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle.
• Be willing and available to work rotating shifts and to be rotated between assignments and duty locations.
• Be available for regular and recurring overnight travel and possible daily overtime.
• Wear the officially approved uniform and comply with Border Patrol grooming standards.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by 10/23/2026 if a current federal employee.
• Complete supervisory training requirements if applicable, including mandatory CBP Supervisory Leadership training and Supervisory Field Training Unit training; an appropriate supervisory training course may also be required within 90 days of assignment.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• All pre-employment processes are conducted in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Border Patrol Agents performing law enforcement work, providing guidance and leadership to agents in accomplishing objectives under the BORTAC Mission Essential Task Listing.
• Ensure unit members are trained and capable of conforming to and executing approved BORTAC missions, including counter-drug, counter-terrorism, long-range reconnaissance, surveillance and interdiction, direct action, airborne, and maritime/riverine operations.
• Assign technology and equipment to specific areas in accordance with the National Strategy and current threat analysis to maximize the likelihood of deterring, detecting, and resolving threats.
• Supervise a specially trained and equipped tactical unit conducting high-risk and specialized law enforcement responses, often on short notice, to situations of local, regional, and national significance.
• Communicate the USBP strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to the unit and integrate them into unit strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services.
• Prevent illegal entry into the United States, enforce applicable criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws, and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens unlawfully present in the United States.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.
• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; benefits eligibility depends on position type and other conditions.

What This Job Offers

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