Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Patrol Agent In Charge (Intelligence))

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Patrol Agent In Charge (Intelligence))

Summary Organizational Location : This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Tucson Sector, Sector Intelligence Unit, located in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities : 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).

Duties and Responsibilities :

Directing the strategic deployment and operational assignments of subordinate second-level supervisors overseeing intelligence operations and specialized intelligence units, ensuring alignment with critical intelligence requirements and priorities.

Leading and overseeing comprehensive intelligence and interdiction operations, encompassing the full intelligence cycle from collection and correlation to rigorous evaluation and timely dissemination of critical intelligence information, both domestically and internationally, to inform decision-making and counter threats.

Conducting in-depth reviews and analytical assessments of intelligence operations, independently devising and developing innovative methodologies to enhance intelligence production, improve data quality, and optimize operational effectiveness.

Supervising intelligence personnel, including resolving disciplinary matters, and preparing annual performance appraisals, with a focus on fostering intelligence tradecraft and professional development.

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.

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.

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 technical and administrative direction and oversight for all Border Patrol related functions within an assigned area.
• Supervising, managing or directing operational programs and their appropriate support functions and directing local policy and program initiatives.
• Developing, managing or directing operational policy or programs related to Border Patrol operations.

This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement : Specialized Experience in law enforcement or other responsible work that demonstrated the ability to :

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.

Mandatory Prerequisite for Secondary Administrative LEO Retirement Covered Position : This position has been identified as Administrative, that is, an executive, managerial, technical, semiprofessional, or professional position for which experience in a primary / rigorous law enforcement or firefighting position, or equivalent experience outside of the Federal government is a mandatory prerequisite.

Language Requirement : Must be proficient in the Spanish language. (i.e., able to speak and read in Spanish).

Firearms Requirement : This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996.

Medical Requirements : Following a tentative job offer, candidates must undergo and successfully complete a medical screening process.

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 12 / 02 / 2025.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

Background Investigation : U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

During the screening and / or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.

For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link : Applicant Resources | CBP Careers

Polygraph Examination : This is a polygraph-required position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. Please see Polygraph Examination.

Polygraph Reciprocity : CBP may accept the results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You will receive information to request reciprocity in your Background Investigation Package.

Polygraph Waiver : Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will receive information to request a waiver in your Background Investigation Package.

Education : Additional Information

This is a Non-Bargaining Unit status position.

Motor Vehicle Operation : You must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required.

Shift Work / Overtime : 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 and will be compensated up to an additional 25% of your base pay in accordance with the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.

Travel : Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis.

Uniform / Grooming Standards : This position requires wearing an officially approved uniform and complying with established grooming standards found here, as established by the Border Patrol's Uniform and Grooming Standards Policy #IOP-5320-02A-UGSBPA.

Security Clearance : This position requires you to obtain and retain a TS / SCI, this requirement includes current CBP employees.

Supervisory Probationary Period : You may be required to serve an 18-month probationary period upon appointment to this position. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within 90 days of assignment to this position.

Leadership Training : All newly appointed, second level supervisors and managers are required to complete mandatory training. The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include 4 weeks of in residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV. Note : This training may be waived if previously completed.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and / or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.