Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Assistant Chief Patrol Agent)

This senior-level position requires proven leadership and extensive law enforcement experience to oversee U.S. Border Patrol operations and shape program policies.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Provide comprehensive technical and administrative direction for U.S. Border Patrol functions within an assigned area.
• Supervise, manage, and direct complex operational programs and their support functions.
• Collaborate with policymakers to develop, analyze, and interpret program management policies, resolving complex issues.
• *Qualifications & Requirements:**
• *Experience:**
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, performing duties such as providing technical/administrative direction, supervising operations, and working with policymakers on program management.
• Demonstrated specialized law enforcement abilities including:

* Making arrests and exercising sound judgment in firearm use. * Effectively engaging with individuals and groups in law enforcement matters. * Rapidly analyzing information and making prompt, appropriate law enforcement decisions. * Developing and maintaining an informant network.

• *Mandatory Prerequisite:**
• Prior experience in a primary/rigorous law enforcement or firefighting position, or equivalent non-federal experience, is required. (Exempt if currently in a permanent Secondary LEO Retirement covered position).
• *Language Requirement:**
• Must be proficient in the Spanish language (able to speak and read).
• *Firearms Requirement:**
• Must meet initial and ongoing qualifications for firearm use. Strict disqualifiers apply, including felony convictions, domestic violence offenses, and certain legal prohibitions.
• *Medical Requirements:**
• Successfully complete a medical screening to ensure capability to perform essential job functions safely.
• *Background Investigation:**
• Undergo a thorough background investigation covering criminal history and controlled substance use.
• *Polygraph Examination:**
• A polygraph examination is required for this position. Non-current CBP law enforcement employees may be required to take a polygraph. Polygraph reciprocity or waivers for certain veterans may be accepted.
• *Retirement Coverage:**
• This is a secondary law enforcement position subject to mandatory retirement under special provisions. Eligibility requires meeting specific conditions regarding prior rigorous law enforcement service.