Opportunity To Serve As A Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Swanton Sector, Richford Station, located in Richford, VT. This position starts at a salary of $107,535.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $139,797.00 (GS-13, Step 10). As a second-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent, you will serve as a secondary administrative law enforcement officer and be responsible for :
- Directing assignments of subordinate supervisors that perform all first-line Supervisory Border Patrol functions, station operations, and specialized units.
- Managing, directing, and coordinating 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.
- All normal functions involved in supervising personnel, including the approval of leave, resolving disciplinary problems, and preparing annual performance appraisals.
Requirements include :
You must be a U.S. Citizen.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.You may be required to pass a background investigation and / or polygraph.You must meet job-related medical and / or fitness standards.Qualifications include :
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as : providing direction and oversight for all Border Patrol related functions within an assigned area; assisting, advising, and instructing subordinates in their work and resolving difficult problems requiring coordination with other operating units; developing, managing, or directing operational policy or programs related to Border Patrol operations; and identifying and implementing measures to promote employee development through training, performance management, promotion assessment, and equitable evaluation.This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement : 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.Additional information includes :
This is a Non-Bargaining Unit status position.You must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required.This position requires regular and recurring shift work. You must be willing and available to work rotating shifts. You could be required to work overtime on a daily basis.Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis.This position requires wearing an officially approved uniform and complying with established grooming standards.You may be required to serve an 18-month probationary period upon appointment.All newly appointed, second level supervisors and managers are required to complete mandatory training.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply.