Supervisory Border Patrol Agent at U.S. Border Patrol — Applications Closed

Job Description

The U.S. Border Patrol, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent at the GS-13 grade level for the San Diego Sector.

This role is situated at one of three stations: Campo Station in Pine Valley, CA; Boulevard Station in Boulevard, CA; or Brownfield Station in San Diego, CA. As a supervisor, you’ll lead teams in preventing illegal entry, enforcing immigration laws, gathering intelligence, and investigating smuggling operations.

This role is best-suited for experienced Border Patrol agents set to grab on supervisory responsibilities and shape operational strategies. You’ll guarantee compliance with enforcement practices, analyze intelligence, and arrange with other law enforcement agencies.

The role provides a pay range of $124,949 to $162,436 per year and covers federal gains. Relocation expenses may be approved, but all relocations are on hold pending funding. Telework isn’t on offer, and this isn’t a remote role.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $124,949 - $162,436 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for the GS-13 Supervisory Border Patrol Agent post, you must have one year of specialized background equivalent to the GS-12 level. This know-how must include interpreting and enforcing immigration laws, gathering and analyzing intelligence, developing criminal case perform, and spotting smuggling operations.

Also, you must encounter the Person Occupational Need for law enforcement experience demonstrating arrest authority, firearm proficiency, and decision-making under pressure.

• One year of specialized expertise equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level, performing responsibilities such as: interpreting and enforcing immigration or comparable laws, rules, and regulations. Gathering and analyzing intelligence from various sources; developing case work about criminal prosecutions and investigations; spotting and investigating smuggling operations; devising and recommending remedies…
• Person Occupational Requirement: Specialized background in law enforcement or other responsible function demonstrating the ability to make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the apply of firearms. Handle effectively with people or groups in a courteous, tactful manner; analyze information fast and create prompt decisions; and build and keep up contact with a network of informants.
• Must be proficient in the Spanish language (fit to talk and read Spanish).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Offering.
• Main U.S. Residency for at least three of the last five years (waivers may be open for certain federal employees, military, or study abroad).
• Must pass a background investigation and/or polygraph examination.
• Must gather job-related medical and/or fitness standards, covering a medical screening after tentative job provide.
• Must meet initial and continuing firearms qualifications under the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• This role is covered by unique retirement provisions for law enforcement officers (mandatory retirement).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead Border Patrol agents in enforcing immigration and customs laws at assigned stations.
• Prevent illegal entry of aliens into the United States through patrol, surveillance, and intelligence-driven operations.
• Assemble and analyze intelligence from multiple sources to pinpoint smuggling routes and criminal networks.
• Grow case operate for criminal prosecutions and investigations related to immigration violations.
• Spot and investigate smuggling operations involving drugs, weapons, or human trafficking.
• Devise and advise fixes to operational obstacles and apprise management of deficiencies.
• Make sure compliance with enforcement policies, procedures, and permitted needs.
• Coordinate with other law enforcement agencies at nearby, state, and federal levels.
• Carry out performance evaluations, supply training, and mentor subordinate agents.
• Get ready reports and briefings on operational activities and intelligence findings.

Conditions & Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship called for.
• Principal U.S. Residency for at least three of the last five years (waivers doable for federal employees, military, or study abroad).
• Must encounter medical and physical fitness standards; medical screening needed after tentative job present.
• Must be proficient in Spanish (express and review).
• Must gather firearms qualifications under the Gun Control Act; no disqualifying criminal history or domestic violence convictions.
• Subject to random drug testing under the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Scheme.
• This is a rigorous law enforcement role with mandatory retirement under distinct provisions (CSRS/FERS).
• Relocation expenses may be cleared but are on hold pending funding; must establish residence closer to new responsibility location within 90 days.

Benefits

• Finalize federal upsides package such as health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Strategy (alike to a 401(k)).
• Adaptable Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal depart days and paid federal holidays.
• Feasible versatile perform schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.
• Disabled veteran exit on offer for eligible veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
• Access to employee training and developmental chances.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. You’ll be evaluated located on how well you encounter the qualifications above.
2. Ranking is set on scores received on the U.S. Border Patrol Promotional Assessment. You must have a present, legitimate score by 07/16/2026 if you haven’t held GS-13 permanently or were demoted for performance/run.
3. If you’ve permanently held GS-13 or higher, you don’t require a existing test score.
4. Your submission will remain pending until after the announcement closes, at which time test scores will be uploaded.
5. Competencies assessed contain understanding of immigration laws, law enforcement approaches, analytical abilities, and use of automated details systems.
6. CTAP eligibles must be rated at least 85 to be considered well qualified.
7. Meetings may be conducted for the best qualified applicants.

Required Documents

• Resume: Must be in English, no more than two pages, covering role titles, in-depth tasks, dates (MM/DD/YY), hours per week, complete label, phone count, email, and pay. Include supervisory positions held, leadership training, and college courses. View USBP Resume Guidance for details.
• Responses to the role questionnaire (online assessment).
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): Present CBP employees are encouraged to hand in SF-50(s) for CBP know-how. Called for when using federal expertise outside CBP to display time-in-grade and highest grade held.
• If claiming CTAP eligibility: Send in separation observe, most recent SF-50, most latest performance rating, and agency certification or OPM notification.
• If a existing or former political appointee (Schedule A, C, Non-career SES, Presidential): Hand in first and termination SF-50s.
• Performance appraisal and/or incentive awards may be requested.

How to Apply

1. To register, unseal the official submission portal and with your the formal submission portal/Login.gov account. Finish the online submission, such as the assessment questionnaire. Attach your federal resume (two pages maximum) and any needed supporting documents (e.g., SF-50s, CTAP documents). Confirm all materials are in English and uploaded by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 07/29/2026. Only the most current applica…
2. Illegible documents must be re-uploaded. Submissions can’t be submitted by mail or email. After submission, monitor your the official submission portal account for status updates. You may be contacted for additional steps such as a medical screening or polygraph examination.

Additional Information

• This announcement is unseal to present U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees in permanent competitive solution positions and CTAP-eligible CBP employees.
• Additional selections may be formed beyond the 7 vacancies for other divisions or units within the task locations.
• Relocation expenses are approved but on keep pending funding; you’ll be contacted by the CBP Hiring Center when funding is open.
• Within 90 days of reporting, you must offer documentation confirming you’ve established a residence closer to the new responsibility location.
• Polygraph examination is required for non-current CBP law enforcement employees; reciprocity or waiver may be on offer for certain veterans.
• The Fair Shot to Compete for Roles Act prohibits requesting criminal history before a conditional give; exemptions put in.
• DHS applies E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
• For inquiries, contact the CBP Hiring Center at 855-500-3722 or [email protected].
• Tentative position provide expected within 60 days after the announcement closes.

About Company

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for securing the nation's borders. CBP's mission includes preventing illegal entry, facilitating lawful trade and travel, and combating transnational crime. The U.S.

Border Patrol is the mobile uniformed law enforcement arm of CBP, tasked with patrolling the borders between ports of entry.