Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

Customs and Border Protection•Van Buren, ME

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a first-line supervisory law enforcement position with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Houlton Sector, Van Buren Station, in Van Buren, Maine. The position is responsible for directing Border Patrol Agents-Intelligence, specialized units, and station operations; preventing illegal entry into the United States; apprehending smugglers and individuals who are in the country illegally; and enforcing criminal provisions of immigration laws. The supervisor also performs personnel-management duties, including approving leave, resolving disciplinary matters, and preparing annual performance appraisals. The position is classified at GS-13, with a stated salary range of $109,383 to $142,199. It is a rigorous law enforcement position covered by special retirement provisions and requires Spanish proficiency, firearms qualifications, and the ability to operate a government vehicle. Regular rotating shift work is required; overtime may be required and compensated under the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act. Overnight travel may be required regularly. The position requires wearing an approved uniform and meeting grooming standards. Newly appointed first-time CBP supervisors must complete supervisory leadership training, including three weeks of in-residence training in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Border Patrol supervisory field training during the 18-month supervisory probationary period, unless training is waived. A supervisory training course may also be required within 90 days of assignment.

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 stated exceptions.
Proficiency in Spanish, including the ability to speak and read the language.
Meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications and eligibility requirements.
Meet job-related medical and fitness standards and successfully complete required medical screening.
Possess a valid, non-restricted driver's license and the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle.
Meet the specialized law-enforcement occupational requirement, including demonstrated ability to make arrests; exercise sound judgment in firearm use; interact effectively and tactfully in law-enforcement matters; rapidly analyze information and make appropriate decisions or take action; and develop and maintain an informant network.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, including experience interpreting and enforcing immigration or comparable laws, gathering and analyzing intelligence, developing criminal prosecution and investigation casework, investigating smuggling operations, recommending solutions to operational problems, and ensuring compliance with enforcement and operational practices.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by October 27, 2026; current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
Pass required pre-employment processes, which may include a background investigation and polygraph examination.
Meet the applicable maximum-age requirement for original appointment to a primary DHS law-enforcement position, subject to stated exceptions and waivers.
Be willing and available to work rotating shifts, potentially rotate between assignments and duty locations, and work required overtime.
Comply with approved uniform and grooming standards.
May be required to serve an 18-month supervisory probationary period and complete required supervisory training.

Responsibilities

Direct assignments of subordinate Border Patrol Agents-Intelligence, specialized units, and station operations.
Direct activities to prevent illegal entry into the United States by land, water, or air.
Seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens who are illegally in the United States.
Enforce the criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality laws.
Supervise personnel, including approving leave, resolving disciplinary problems, and preparing annual performance appraisals.
Operate a government-owned vehicle as required.