Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Division Chief)

Customs and Border Protection • Marfa, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Division Chief) is a secondary administrative law enforcement position with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Big Bend Sector, in Marfa, Texas. The role supports efforts to prevent illegal entry into the United States by land, water, or air; enforce criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws; and apprehend smugglers and people unlawfully present in the United States. The position is GS-15, with a stated salary range of $152,040 to $197,200. Relocation expenses are authorized, but moves are on hold pending funding. The selected employee will be asked within 90 days of reporting to provide documentation that they have established a residence closer to the new duty location.

The Division Chief provides senior-level management and direction for Border Patrol programs and organizational components. The role directs policy decisions and recommendations within established headquarters and field objectives, reviews regulations and legislation affecting Border Patrol missions, and plans and oversees assignments through subordinate supervisors. The position also represents the agency with top-level officials and may direct organizational recruiting activities.

The position requires Spanish proficiency, firearm qualifications, the ability to operate a government vehicle, a valid non-restricted driver's license, and the ability to meet medical and fitness standards. Regular rotating shift work, possible daily overtime, recurring overnight travel, and wearing an approved uniform are required. Newly appointed GS-15 employees must complete mandatory leadership training, including five weeks of in-residence training unless waived. An 18-month supervisory probationary period and supervisory training may also apply.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Have primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years, subject to the announcement's stated exceptions or details.
• Complete all pre-employment processes in English.
• Pass a background investigation and, where required, a polygraph examination with favorable results.
• Meet job-related medical and fitness standards and be medically and physically capable of safely performing the essential duties.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including managerial, technical, and administrative oversight of Border Patrol functions; management of operational programs and support functions; and development or direction of operational policy or programs.
• Meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for law enforcement or other responsible work demonstrating ability to make arrests and exercise sound judgment in firearm use; deal courteously and tactfully with people in law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and take appropriate action under applicable law and procedures; and develop and maintain a network of informants.
• Meet the secondary law enforcement officer special retirement coverage conditions: move directly from a rigorous position to a secondary position without a break in service, complete three years in a rigorous position, and remain continuously employed in secondary position(s) without a break in service exceeding three days.
• Be proficient in Spanish, including speaking and reading.
• Meet initial and continuing firearm qualifications and be eligible to possess firearms under applicable law.
• Possess the ability to operate a government-owned vehicle and a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
• Be willing and available to work rotating shifts and potentially rotate between assignments and duty locations.
• Be able to work overtime, which may be required daily.
• Be available for regular and recurring overnight travel.
• Wear an officially approved uniform and comply with established grooming standards.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by October 30, 2026; current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
• Complete mandatory leadership training for newly appointed GS-15 employees within the first 90 days, including five weeks of in-residence training in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, unless previously completed and waived.
• Complete an appropriate supervisory training course within 90 days of assignment if required.
• Serve an 18-month supervisory probationary period if required.
• Provide financial disclosure.
• If selected, provide valid documentation within 90 days after the report date confirming residence has been established closer to the new duty location.

Responsibilities

• Direct major policy decisions and recommendations within the broad programs and objectives established at headquarters and field levels.
• Review proposed and new regulations and legislation that affect U.S. Border Patrol missions and operations.
• Develop, direct, and plan assignments and projects through subordinate supervisors.
• Establish work schedules, evaluate performance, approve promotions and reassignments, and assist with selections for vacant positions.
• Represent the agency with top-level officials.
• Provide management and direction to organizational components engaged in recruiting activities in support of the U.S. Border Patrol mission, as needed.
• Provide managerial, technical, and administrative direction and oversight for Border Patrol functions within an assigned area.
• Manage major components of operational programs and their support functions.
• Direct the development of nationwide policy and program initiatives.
• Develop, manage, or direct operational policy or programs related to Border Patrol operations.
• Prevent illegal entry into the United States, enforce applicable immigration and nationality laws, and seek out and apprehend smugglers or people unlawfully present in the United States.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package is available to the employee and family, with eligibility dependent on position type.
• Authorized relocation expenses, subject to funding availability.
• Potential overtime compensation of up to an additional 25% of base pay, in accordance with the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.

What This Job Offers

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