Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)

To qualify for the GS-12 grade level.. You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11.. Performing duties such as reviewing intelligence information.. Developing trends and patterns.. Collecting sensitive information on criminal activities.. And developing intelligence collection plans. This is a voluntary reassignment opportunity for current USBP GS-1896 employees with competitive status.

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including reviewing, processing, and evaluating incoming intelligence information from various sources.
• Experience utilizing creative methodologies to develop trends, patterns, profiles, estimates, studies, and tactical interdiction to solve unusual problems.
• Collecting sensitive information regarding criminal activities of aliens involved in alien smuggling, narcotics trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime.
• Developing intelligence collection plans.
• Must be a current U.S. Border Patrol GS-1896 employee with competitive status in one of the following: current GS-1896-12 BPA, or current GS-13 or higher SBPA/BPA willing to take a voluntary change to lower grade.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must have primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (waivers may apply).
• Must be proficient in the Spanish language (speak and read).
• Must meet firearms requirements under the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended by the Lautenberg Amendment.

Collect, analyze, and disseminate strategic and tactical intelligence reports within CBP and to other law enforcement officials nationwide.

• Update national databases with collected information on smugglers, informants, and counterfeit operations.
• Use a variety of automated information systems for gathering intelligence and reporting on trends and patterns.
• Prevent illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air.
• Enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws.
• Seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens who are in the United States illegally.
• Develop intelligence collection plans and coordinate sector-wide intelligence gathering operations.
• Analyze disparate facts, events, and other intelligence material to identify relevant information.

Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (waivers may apply).

• All pre-employment processes conducted in English.
• Must pass a background investigation and polygraph examination.
• Must meet job-related medical and fitness standards.
• Must be proficient in Spanish (speak and read).
• Must meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications.
• Subject to mandatory retirement under special law enforcement officer retirement provisions (CSRS and FERS).
• This is a polygraph-required position.

Complete federal benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.

• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401(k)).
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays.
• Flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance.
• Health and wellness programs and fitness centers.
• Disabled veteran leave available for eligible veterans.
• Opportunities for employee training and development.

This is a voluntary reassignment opportunity for current USBP GS-1896 employees only.

• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) eligible CBP employees may apply.
• Polygraph reciprocity may be accepted from prior federal polygraph exams.
• Certain veterans may be eligible for a polygraph waiver.
• Residency requirement: must have lived in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years; waivers available for certain government-related absences.
• DHS uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
• The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act applies; criminal history will not be requested before a conditional job offer.
• Contact the CBP Hiring Center at 855-500-3722 or [email protected] for inquiries.
• Address for inquiries: United States Border Patrol, Washington, DC 20229.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for securing the nation's borders and facilitating lawful trade and travel. The U.S. Border Patrol is a component of CBP focused on preventing illegal entry and apprehending individuals who violate immigration laws. This position is within the Havre Sector Intelligence Unit, which supports border security operations in Montana through intelligence analysis and dissemination.

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