Lead Border Patrol Agent — Supervisory Mission Leader

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a reemployed Border Patrol Agent with GS-13 qualifications to support USBP operations. The role emphasizes safeguarding borders, enforcing immigration laws, and preventing illegal entry using diverse field assets and rigorous training.

Applicants must meet stringent background checks, language requirements, and time-in-grade rules, with eligibility for a term appointment and potential relocation among USBP sectors across the United States.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in law enforcement or comparable duties.
• Experience interpreting and enforcing immigration laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze information rapidly and make prompt law enforcement decisions.
• Developing and maintaining informant networks to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Apprehending undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders.
• Performing border patrol duties using various assets across land, sea, and air.
• Complying with background investigations and mandatory security requirements.

Skills

Arrests and judgment

Immigration enforcement

Rapid information analysis

Informant network development

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a reemployed Border Patrol Agent with GS-13 qualifications to support USBP operations. The role emphasizes safeguarding borders, enforcing immigration laws, and preventing illegal entry using diverse field assets and rigorous training.

Applicants must meet stringent background checks, language requirements, and time-in-grade rules, with eligibility for a term appointment and potential relocation among USBP sectors across the United States.