Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

Customs and Border Protection • Sierra Vista, AZ

2d • $111,456 - $144,894 • 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 Headquarters, Law Enforcement Operations Directorate, Liaisons, located in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The position directs subordinate Border Patrol Agents, specialized units, and station operations. It also performs law enforcement activities to prevent illegal entry into the United States by land, water, or air; apprehend smugglers and people illegally in the United States; and enforce criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws. Supervisory duties include approving leave, resolving disciplinary problems, and preparing annual performance appraisals.

The position is a temporary rotational assignment, not to exceed three years, with possible extensions for up to an additional two years. The employee may be returned to a prior position or reassigned under the conditions described in the announcement. This is a rigorous law enforcement position subject to special retirement coverage. The incumbent must be proficient in Spanish, qualify in the use of firearms, meet medical and fitness standards, operate a government vehicle, hold a valid non-restricted driver's license, wear an approved uniform, and be available for rotating shifts, possible assignment changes, recurring overnight travel, and daily overtime. Newly appointed first-time supervisors may be required to complete supervisory training and an 18-month probationary period.

The advertised salary range is $111,456 to $144,894 (GS-13, Steps 1–10).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Complete all pre-employment processes in English.
• Pass applicable background investigation and/or polygraph requirements.
• Comply with CBP drug-testing procedures.
• Meet job-related medical and fitness standards and be medically and physically able to perform essential duties safely and efficiently.
• Meet the law-enforcement individual occupational requirement: experience demonstrating ability to make arrests and exercise sound judgment in firearm use; 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 under applicable laws and procedures; and develop and maintain a network of informants.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including experience such as interpreting and enforcing immigration or comparable laws, gathering and analyzing intelligence, developing casework for prosecutions and investigations, identifying and investigating smuggling operations, recommending solutions to operational problems and advising management of deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with enforcement and operational practices.
• Be proficient in Spanish, including speaking and reading.
• Meet initial and continuing firearms-use qualifications and the applicable firearms eligibility requirements.
• 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 possible rotations between assignments and duty locations.
• Be available for regular and recurring overnight travel and possible daily overtime.
• Wear an officially approved uniform and comply with grooming standards; tattoos or brandings on the head and face are not permitted, and specified offensive or gang-related tattoos or brandings must not be visible.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by November 5, 2026; current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
• May be required to serve an 18-month supervisory probationary period and complete required supervisory training, including training within 90 days of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Direct assignments of subordinate Border Patrol Agents, specialized units, and station operations.
• Direct activities to prevent the illegal entry of aliens 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.
• Perform personnel supervisory functions, including approving leave, resolving disciplinary problems, and preparing annual performance appraisals.
• Operate a government-owned vehicle as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to position eligibility.
• Overtime compensation of up to an additional 25% of base pay under the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.

What This Job Offers

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