SUPERVISORY BORDER PATROL AGENT (SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT CHIEF)

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This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Law Enforcement Operations Directorate, Liaisons Division located in Sierra Vista, AZ. This position will allow you to use your expertise to prevent illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens who are in the United States illegally. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland. This position starts at a salary of $126,892.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $164,959.00 (GS-14, Step 10).

As a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Supervisory Assistant Chief), you will serve as a secondary law enforcement officer. Typical duties will include : Functioning as a liaison with other operational, management, and program offices to include directorates within U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Air and Marine Operations, and sectors within your area of responsibility. Leading mission-specific projects which may include enforcement operations, intelligence collection and reporting, developing training programs, and technological requirements. Using investigative techniques and law enforcement procedures to enforce immigration laws and facilitate timely decision making and problem resolution. Ensuring that sector level offices are kept informed of changes in policies and procedures and providing advice on conditions or situations which would have bearing on operations.

Conditions of Employment : You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. 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 (additional details below). All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English. You may be required to pass a background investigation and / or polygraph. You must be able to meet job-related medical and / or fitness standards.

Qualifications : You qualify for the GS-14 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 Border Patrol related functions within an assigned area; Supervising, managing, or directing operational programs and their appropriate support functions; Directing local policy and program initiatives. 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. Secondary Law Enforcement Officer Special Retirement Coverage : This is a secondary position subject to mandatory retirement under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers under CSRS and FERS 5 CFR 842.803, 5 CFR 831.903, 5 USC 8425(b), 5 USC 8335(b),5 USC 8412(d) and 5 USC 8336. Employees in secondary positions must meet the following conditions in order to be eligible for special retirement provisions : moved directly from a rigorous position to a secondary position without a break in service; complete 3 years of service in a rigorous position; and have been continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a rigorous position without a break in service exceeding 3 days.