Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

Customs and Border Protection • Fort Fairfield, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Houlton Sector. The role involves preventing illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforcing criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; and seeking out and apprehending smugglers or aliens who are in the United States illegally. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland. The salary ranges from $109,383.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $142,199.00 (GS-13, Step 10). 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 illegal entry, apprehending smugglers or illegal aliens, enforcing immigration and nationality laws, and performing 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.
• 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.
• 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 10/20/2026.
• 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.
• Must comply with established grooming standards.
• 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).
• Individuals entitled to veterans preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. § 3312.

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

• 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.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed