Border Patrol Agent (Assistant Chief)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled law enforcement professional to provide critical leadership and oversight for Border Patrol operations. This is a GS-14 level position requiring a strong background in law enforcement management and specific operational expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and administrative direction for Border Patrol functions within an assigned area.
• Supervise, manage, and direct operational programs and support functions.
• Lead local policy and program initiatives related to Border Patrol operations.
• Execute law enforcement duties, including arrests and judicious use of firearms.
• Effectively manage interactions with individuals and groups in law enforcement matters.
• Conduct rapid information analysis to make prompt, sound law enforcement decisions.
• Develop and maintain a network of informants.

Required Qualifications:

• **Experience:**

* One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, demonstrating expertise in Border Patrol oversight, program/policy management, or directing operational initiatives. * Experience in law enforcement performing duties such as making arrests, exercising sound judgment with firearms, effective public interaction, rapid decision-making, and informant network development.

• **Grade Level:** Must qualify for GS-14.
• **Language:** Proficient in spoken and written Spanish.
• **Firearms:** Must meet all initial and ongoing federal firearms qualifications. Applicants with specific disqualifying legal histories (e.g., felony convictions, outstanding warrants, unlawful drug use, certain mental health adjudications, illegal U.S. residency, renounced U.S. citizenship, court-ordered restraining orders against intimate partners/children, or misdemeanor domestic violence convictions) are ineligible.
• **Medical:** Successful completion of a medical screening is required.
• **Background & Screening:**

* Thorough background investigation. * Mandatory polygraph examination (some veterans/current CBP LEOs may be exempt or qualify for reciprocity).

• **Retirement Coverage (Secondary Law Enforcement Officer):**

* This is a secondary LEO position subject to special retirement provisions. * Mandatory prerequisite: Prior experience in a primary/rigorous law enforcement or firefighting position (or equivalent non-federal experience) is required, unless currently serving in a permanent Secondary LEO Retirement covered position. Specific conditions apply regarding prior service in a rigorous position without breaks.

• **Federal Employees:** Current federal employees must meet Time in Grade requirements (52 weeks at GS-13 or equivalent) by 09/24/2025.