Border Patrol Agent (Assistant Chief)

This position involves providing leadership and oversight for Border Patrol operations within an assigned area, focusing on administrative and technical direction.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Provide technical and administrative direction for all Border Patrol functions within an assigned area.
• Supervise, manage, and direct operational programs and their support functions.
• Direct local policy and program initiatives.
• Develop and manage operational policies and programs related to Border Patrol operations.
• *Minimum Qualifications (GS-14 Level):**
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, demonstrating:

* Providing technical and administrative direction for Border Patrol functions. * Supervising or managing operational programs. * Directing local policy and program development. * Developing and managing Border Patrol operational policies.

• **Law Enforcement Abilities:** Proven ability to:

* Execute arrests and exercise sound judgment in firearm use. * Engage effectively and tactfully with individuals and groups in law enforcement contexts. * Rapidly analyze information and make prompt decisions or actions. * Develop and maintain an informant network.

• **Language Requirement:** Proficiency in speaking and reading Spanish.
• **Firearms Requirement:** Must meet initial and ongoing qualifications for firearm use, as outlined by federal law, and have no disqualifying criminal or personal history.
• **Medical Requirements:** Successfully complete a medical screening to ensure physical capability to perform essential job functions safely.
• *Pre-Employment Requirements:**
• **Background Investigation:** Successful completion of a thorough background investigation.
• **Polygraph Examination:** May be required to take and pass a polygraph exam (reciprocity or waiver options may be available).
• **Federal Service:** Current federal employees must meet Time in Grade requirements (52 weeks at GS-13).
• **Retirement Coverage:** This is a secondary law enforcement officer position subject to special retirement provisions, requiring prior rigorous law enforcement experience (typically 3 years in a primary/rigorous LEO role).
• **Political Appointee Disclosure:** Required if applicable.