SUPERVISORY BORDER PATROL AGENT (DEPUTY PATROL AGENT IN CHARGE)

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Del Rio Sector, Brackettville Station, located in Brackettville, TX. 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 $124,531.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $161,889.00 (GS-14, Step 10).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge) serves as a secondary law enforcement officer directly under the Patrol Agent in Charge (under 5 U.S.C. 8331 and 8412), duties and responsibilities include :

• 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 noncitizens into the United States by land, water, or air.
• Enforcing the criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality laws.
• Normal supervisory functions, including providing policy guidance, resolving disciplinary problems, and preparing annual performance appraisals.

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 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. Identifying and interpreting Department, Agency and Sector policies and ensuring proper dissemination and compliance.

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

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. Please note that in accordance with these standards, tattoos and / or brandings on the head and face are not permitted. Obscene, racially / ethnically derogatory and / or gang tattoos or brandings shall not be visible. 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.