Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

Customs and Border Protection • Richford, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Swanton Sector, Richford Station, located in Richford, VT. 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. As a first-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent, you will serve as a primary law enforcement officer and be responsible for directing assignments of subordinate Border Patrol Agents, specialized units, and station operations. You will also direct activities aimed at preventing the illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air, and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens who are illegally in the United States. Additionally, you will enforce the criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality laws and perform all normal functions involved in supervising personnel, including leave approval, resolving disciplinary problems, and preparing annual performance appraisals.

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 possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required.
• Must be able to 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 10/23/2026.

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.
• Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Directing assignments of subordinate Border Patrol Agents, specialized units, and station operations.
• Directing activities aimed at preventing the illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air.
• Seeking out and apprehending smugglers or aliens who are illegally in the United States.
• Enforcing the criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality laws.
• Performing all normal functions involved in supervising personnel, including leave approval, resolving disciplinary problems, and preparing annual performance appraisals.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses have been authorized for this position.
• 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.
• Overtime pay compensated up to an additional 25% of your base pay in accordance with the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.

What This Job Offers

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