Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)

Customs and Border Protection • Oswego, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a first-line supervisory law enforcement position in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Buffalo Sector, Sector Intelligence Unit, Oswego Station in Oswego, New York. The role supports the prevention of unlawful entry into the United States, enforcement of immigration laws, and apprehension of smugglers and people unlawfully present in the country. The position is designated as a primary law enforcement officer and is subject to special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers.

The supervisor oversees agents conducting arrests and surveillance, manages shift operations, and directs assignments in line with the agency’s mission and objectives. The role also develops all-source intelligence collection strategies, addresses intelligence gaps, builds stakeholder and intelligence-community partnerships, and briefs agency components and other law enforcement organizations on threats, transnational criminal organization intelligence, and proactive case deconfliction.

The position is based at the Oswego Station and requires rotating shift work, availability for overtime, and regular overnight travel. The incumbent must be able to operate a government vehicle, hold a valid unrestricted driver’s license, wear an approved uniform, meet firearms and medical standards, and be proficient in Spanish. The job announcement lists a salary range of $109,383 to $142,199 (GS-13).

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including interpreting and enforcing immigration or comparable laws, rules, and regulations; gathering and analyzing intelligence; developing case work for criminal prosecutions and investigations; identifying and investigating smuggling operations; recommending solutions to operational problems and informing management of deficiencies and solutions; and ensuring compliance with enforcement and operational practices.
• Specialized law enforcement or other responsible experience demonstrating 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 action under applicable laws and procedures; and develop and maintain a network of informants.
• Proficiency in Spanish, including speaking and reading.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years, subject to the announcement’s stated exceptions and details.
• Must meet firearms qualifications and eligibility requirements under the Gun Control Act, as amended by the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Must successfully complete medical screening and be medically and physically capable of performing the essential duties safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to operate a government-owned vehicle and possess a valid, non-restricted driver’s license.
• Must be willing and available to work regular, recurring rotating shifts; may be rotated between assignments and duty locations; and may be required to work overtime.
• Must be able to undertake regular and recurring overnight travel.
• Must wear an officially approved uniform and comply with grooming standards.
• May be required to obtain a Secret or higher security clearance.
• Must meet the applicable maximum age requirement for original appointment to a primary DHS law enforcement position, subject to stated exceptions and creditable-service provisions.
• Current federal employees must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by October 30, 2026.
• May be required to serve an 18-month supervisory probationary period and complete supervisory training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise agents who conduct arrests and surveillance of investigated subjects.
• Oversee shift operations and manage, direct, and coordinate assignments consistent with mission and objectives.
• Develop all-source collection strategies to address intelligence gaps.
• Initiate outreach to stakeholders and develop intelligence-community partnerships to improve collection methods.
• Brief agency components and other law enforcement entities on threat activities, transnational criminal organization intelligence, and proactive case deconfliction.
• Prevent illegal entry into the United States, enforce immigration laws, and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens unlawfully present in the United States.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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