Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Division Chief)

Join our team as a senior Law Enforcement Officer, playing a pivotal role in shaping national law enforcement strategy and operations. We seek experienced professionals dedicated to upholding national security and maintaining border integrity.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Develop national and regional operational policies and guidance for field enforcement activities.
• Implement new law enforcement strategies, anticipating the impact of policy and procedural changes on overall operations.
• Formulate operating plans and recommend annual budgets consistent with strategic goals.
• Manage major operational programs and their essential support functions.
• *Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements:**
• **Experience:** Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level, performing relevant law enforcement duties.
• **Law Enforcement Acumen:** Demonstrated ability to make arrests, exercise sound judgment in firearm use, interact effectively with diverse individuals, rapidly analyze information, and make prompt decisions, including developing/maintaining informant networks.
• **Language Proficiency:** Must be proficient (speak and read) in Spanish.
• **Firearms Compliance:** Meet initial and continuing federal qualifications for firearm use, adhering to the Gun Control Act and Lautenberg Amendment.
• **Medical Fitness:** Successfully complete a comprehensive medical screening to ensure safe and efficient performance of job duties.
• **Background Investigation:** Pass a thorough background investigation, including assessment of criminal history and drug use.
• **Polygraph Examination:** Successfully complete a polygraph examination (exceptions may apply for current CBP law enforcement employees or eligible veterans).
• **Retirement Eligibility:** This is a Secondary Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) retirement-covered position. Candidates must meet specific criteria, including prior rigorous LEO experience, for special retirement provisions.
• **Time in Grade (Federal Employees):** Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent.