SUPERVISORY BORDER PATROL AGENT (PROGRAMS) at U.S. Border Patrol — Applications Closed

Job Description

U.S. Border Patrol is hiring a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Programs) to lead law enforcement programming and mission-specific projects within the Spokane Sector, Law Enforcement Operations Division. This role directs operations, intelligence collection, logistics, technology, and training to back enforcement activities.

You’ll handle and evaluate USBP programs by analyzing records and metrics, recommending proven techniques, and implementing modifies to boost operational effectiveness. This role is a temporary promotion not-to-exceed 3 years and is unseal only to current CBP employees in permanent competitive offering positions and CTAP-eligible CBP employees.

This role is set in Spokane, WA, and isn’t remote or telework eligible.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $109,956 - $142,944 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year of specialized background equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. This role also has an Person Occupational Need for law enforcement expertise. Spanish proficiency is mandatory.

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 performing tasks such as: leading law enforcement projects or operations by planning function, assigning resources, and tracking outcomes to improve arrest and detention of criminal suspects.
• Developing and putting in procedures or guidance for immigration or border enforcement, and using data to review if they’re working as intended.
• Coordinating with other CBP offices and outside law enforcement agencies to blueprint joint efforts, portion info, and address operational problems.
• Supervising or leading employees by assigning operate, giving technical direction, reviewing performance, addressing problems, and spotting needed training.
• Individual Occupational Requirement: Specialized know-how in law enforcement demonstrating capacity to make arrests, apply firearms, handle effectively with people, analyze data fast, and uphold informant networks.
• Must be proficient in Spanish (express and go through).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Solution.
• Principal U.S. Residency for at least three of the last five years (waivers feasible for certain government-related absences).
• Must pass a background investigation and/or polygraph, and drug testing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Straight law enforcement programming and mission-specific projects such as operations, intelligence collection, logistics, technology, and training to assist USBP enforcement activities.
• Manage and evaluate USBP law enforcement programs by analyzing information and metrics, recommending proven methods, and rolling out adjusts to refine operational effectiveness.
• Assist as a technical advisor and liaison to support USBP operations and policy execution.
• Supervise law enforcement and intelligence workforce though managing crucial programs.
• Coordinate with other CBP offices and outside law enforcement agencies to scheme joint efforts, stake details, and resolve operational issues.
• Build and apply procedures or guidance for immigration or border enforcement, and use figures to verify if they’re functioning as intended.
• Lead law enforcement projects or operations by planning perform, assigning tools, and tracking findings to improve the arrest and detention of criminal suspects.
• Oversee or lead employees by assigning function, giving technical direction, reviewing performance, addressing matters, and spotting needed training.

Conditions & Requirements

• Must be a present CBP employee in a permanent competitive offering role or CTAP-eligible CBP employee.
• Temporary promotion not-to-exceed 3 years; may be returned to novel post at any time.
• Must meet firearms needs under Gun Control Act and Lautenberg Amendment; no disqualifying convictions or restraining orders.
• Must undergo and pass a medical screening procedure after tentative role provide.
• Must pass a background investigation and/or polygraph.
• Subject to drug testing under DHS Drug-Free Workplace Strategy.
• Must be capable to gather job-related medical and/or fitness standards.
• Secondary law enforcement officer retirement coverage with mandatory retirement age and service conditions.

Benefits

• Finalize federal advantages package covering health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement blueprint and Thrift Savings Scheme (alike to 401(k)).
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal depart days and paid federal holidays.
• Doable adaptable operate schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.
• Disabled veteran exit open for eligible veterans hired on or after November 5, 2016.
• DHS is committed to employee development with training and developmental prospects.

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 existing, legitimate score by 07/16/2026 if you haven’t held GS-13 on a permanent basis, or if demoted due to performance or run.
3. If you’ve permanently held a GS-13 or higher, you don’t require a current test score.
4. Your submission will remain pending until after the announcement closes, at which time test scores will be uploaded.
5. Competencies evaluated involve knowledge of law enforcement operations, skill to grow and evaluate programs, aptitude to strategy and assign perform, ability to get ready reports, and capacity to collaborate with partners.
6. CTAP eligibles must be rated at a minimum score of 85 to be considered well qualified.
7. Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion picking decisions.
8. Tentative job present expected within 60 days after the close of the announcement.

Required Documents

• Resume (maximum 2 pages) in English, such as post titles, detailed responsibilities, dates (MM/DD/YY), hours per week, packed title, phone number, email, pay, supervisor contact info, and descriptions of background in investigations, intelligence, sector-level or national programs, leadership training, and college courses.
• Wrapped up online assessment questionnaire.
• SF-50(s) for federal experience outside CBP to verify grade and time-in-grade (encouraged but not called for for present CBP employees).
• If claiming CTAP: separation observe, most latest SF-50, most recent performance rating, and agency certification or OPM notification.
• If a current or former political appointee (Schedule A, C, Non-career SES, Presidential): copy of initial and termination SF-50s.
• Performance appraisal and/or incentive awards may be requested.

How to Apply

1. Unseal the authorized submission portal and with your the formal submission portal/Login.gov account.
2. Wrap up the online federal submission questionnaire.
3. Attach your federal resume (maximum 2 pages) and any needed supporting documents (SF-50s, etc.) under the proper document sorts.
4. Review your submission to make sure all information is correct and legible.
5. Hand in your submission packet before the closing date: 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 07/29/2026.

Additional Information

• This is a temporary promotion not-to-exceed 3 years. Give back to your original location is prioritized but not guaranteed.
• The USBP Rotation Plan IOP forms terms for rotation out of the NTE assignment upon its conclusion.
• Secondary law enforcement officer retirement coverage puts in; contact CBP Retirement Operations Center at (202) 863-6180 with questions.
• Residency requirement: must have physically resided in the U.S. Or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years. Exceptions may be granted for certain government-related absences.
• DHS employs E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
• The Just Opportunity to Compete for Posts Act prohibits requesting criminal history before a conditional give; certain positions are exempt.
• Agency contact: CBP Hiring Center, phone 855-500-3722, email [email protected].
• Additional selections may be built for other divisions or units within the duty location.
• GS salary locality pay tables can be viewed online for the geographic sphere.

About Company

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency and a component of the Department of Homeland Security. Its mission is to safeguard America's borders from threats while facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Border Patrol is the mobile uniformed law enforcement arm of CBP responsible for preventing illegal entry and apprehending those entering illegally. This role is within the Spokane Sector, Law Enforcement Operations Division, which supervises border security operations in eastern Washington.