Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Watch Commander)

Customs and Border Protection•Falfurrias, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Rio Grande Valley Sector, Law Enforcement Operations Division, in Falfurrias, Texas. The role serves as a secondary law enforcement officer and supports efforts to prevent illegal entry into the United States, enforce criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws, and apprehend smugglers and individuals illegally present in the country. The Watch Commander coordinates law enforcement activities and support operations, facilitates community relations and interagency partnerships, oversees subordinate supervisors and agents, reviews administrative and criminal cases for legal compliance, and manages information systems and databases. The position requires Spanish proficiency, firearms qualifications, medical and fitness suitability, a Secret or higher security clearance, and the ability to operate a government vehicle. It involves rotating shifts, possible reassignment among assignments and duty locations, recurring overnight travel, and potentially daily overtime. Employees must wear an approved uniform and meet grooming standards. Newly appointed second-level supervisors and managers must complete four weeks of in-residence leadership training unless previously completed or waived.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Specialized law enforcement or other responsible experience demonstrating the ability to make arrests and use sound judgment with firearms; deal courteously and tactfully with individuals or groups in law enforcement matters; rapidly analyze information and make prompt decisions or take appropriate law enforcement action in accordance with laws, court decisions, and sound procedures; and develop and maintain a network of informants.
Proficiency in Spanish, including the ability to speak and read the language.
Meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications and applicable firearms eligibility requirements.
Meet job-related medical and fitness standards and successfully complete the medical screening process.
Possess a valid, non-restricted driver's license and be able to operate a government-owned vehicle.
Be willing and available to work rotating shifts and potentially daily overtime; travel overnight regularly; and rotate between assignments and duty locations as required.
Obtain a Secret or higher security clearance and satisfy applicable background investigation and polygraph requirements.
Meet the mandatory prerequisite for secondary administrative law enforcement retirement coverage: qualifying prior service in a rigorous law enforcement or firefighting position, or equivalent experience outside federal service, unless exempt as described in the posting.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by 10/29/2026 if a current federal employee.
Be a U.S. citizen; meet the stated U.S. residency requirement; and, if applicable, meet Selective Service registration requirements.
Complete mandatory leadership training for newly appointed second-level supervisors and managers, unless previously completed or waived.
Wear an officially approved uniform and comply with established grooming standards.

Responsibilities

Coordinate law enforcement activities, including detention and processing operations, seized property, fleet maintenance and supplies, and facilities and office management.
Facilitate community relations and partnerships with other agencies.
Ensure subordinate supervisors and agents complete their major duties and responsibilities in compliance with requirements.
Review administrative and criminal cases for accuracy and compliance with legal guidelines.
Use and manage information systems and databases to search and query information, update files, and disseminate information.
Prevent illegal entry into the United States, enforce criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws, and seek out and apprehend smugglers and individuals illegally in the United States.
Provide technical and administrative direction and oversight for Border Patrol functions within an assigned area.
Supervise, manage, or direct operational programs and support functions, and direct local policy and program initiatives.
Develop, manage, or direct operational policy or programs related to Border Patrol operations.