Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

Customs and Border Protection•Plentywood, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a first-line supervisory law enforcement position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Havre Sector, Plentywood Station, in Plentywood, Montana. The position starts at $109,383 per year (GS-13, Step 1) and reaches $142,199 per year (GS-13, Step 10). Relocation expenses have been authorized. Within 90 days after reporting, the employee will be asked to provide documentation showing residence closer to the new duty location. The incumbent serves as a primary law enforcement officer and helps prevent illegal entry into the United States by land, water, or air; enforces criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws; and seeks out and apprehends smugglers and people illegally in the United States. The role directs subordinate agents, specialized units, and station operations, and performs normal personnel supervisory functions. The position requires Spanish proficiency, firearms qualification, the ability to operate a government vehicle, and a valid, non-restricted driver’s license. Employees must meet applicable medical and fitness standards, wear an approved uniform, and comply with grooming standards. Regular rotating shift work is required; overtime may be required daily, and regular overnight travel may be required. Employees may be rotated between assignments and duty locations. Newly appointed first-time CBP supervisors must complete supervisory leadership training and supervisory field training, subject to stated exceptions. An 18-month supervisory probationary period may apply.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
For males born after December 31, 1959, Selective Service registration.
Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years, subject to the announcement’s exceptions and details.
Ability to complete pre-employment processes in English.
Ability to pass a background investigation and, where required, a polygraph examination with favorable results.
Meet job-related medical and physical fitness standards and be medically and physically capable of performing the essential duties safely and efficiently.
Specialized experience in law enforcement or other responsible work demonstrating the ability to make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; interact courteously and tactfully with individuals or groups in law enforcement matters; rapidly analyze information and make prompt decisions or take appropriate law enforcement action; and develop and maintain a network of informants.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including interpreting and enforcing immigration or comparable laws, rules, and regulations; gathering and analyzing intelligence from varied sources; developing casework for criminal prosecutions and investigations; and identifying and investigating smuggling operations.
Proficiency in Spanish, including speaking and reading.
Meet initial and continuing firearms-use qualifications and applicable firearms eligibility requirements.
Possess the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle and a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
Willingness and availability to work rotating shifts and to travel overnight regularly as required.
Ability to comply with official uniform and grooming standards.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by November 6, 2026, if applicable.
Comply with the applicable age requirements for original appointment to a primary law enforcement position, subject to stated exceptions.

Responsibilities

Direct assignments of subordinate Border Patrol Agents, specialized units, and station operations.
Direct activities aimed at preventing the illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air.
Seek out and apprehend smugglers and aliens who are illegally in the United States.
Enforce the criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality laws.
Perform personnel supervisory functions, including approving leave, resolving disciplinary problems, and preparing annual performance appraisals.