Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Chief Patrol Agent)

Customs and Border Protection; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 152,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in the United States is seeking a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Chief Patrol Agent) to oversee major border operations and strategic security initiatives. This Senior position reports within the Department of Homeland Security and is stationed in multiple sectors across the country.

The role emphasizes leading enforcement actions, coordinating with federal partners, and shaping national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading law enforcement and border patrol operations.
• Ability to coordinate with federal agencies and foreign governments.

Responsibilities

• Leading law enforcement and border patrol operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of national security operations while coordinating with other federal agencies.
• Analyzing the sector's mission, goals, and objectives to design an organizational structure that is efficient.
• Supervising coordination with foreign governments in joint operations and information sharing to address transnational crime.

Job description

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Chief Patrol Agent)

• Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, located in the following: Havre Sector Houlton Sector New Orleans Sector Ramey Sector Special Operations Group Spokane Sector

Key Responsibilities

Relocation Authorized Position: All relocations will be placed on hold at the time of selection, as USBP awaits to receive funding. As soon as funding becomes available, you will be contacted by the CBP Hiring Center to coordinate an enter on duty (EOD) date and complete the necessary relocation forms. Relocation expenses have been authorized for this position. See the Relocation Expenses Reimbursed section of this announcement and U.S.

Border Patrol Paid Moves for additional details. This position will allow you to use your expertise to prevent illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens who are in the United States illegally.

This position starts at a salary of $152,040.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $197,200.00 (GS-15, Step 10). As a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Chief Patrol Agent), you will serve as a secondary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C.8331 (c) and 8412 (d)). Typical work assignments will include: Leading law enforcement and border patrol operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.

Overseeing the development and implementation of national security operations while coordinating with other federal agencies. Analyzing the sector's mission, goals, and objectives to design an organizational structure that is efficient. Supervising coordination with foreign governments in conducting joint operations and sharing of information and intelligence to address transnational crime.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $152040 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.