Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Chief Patrol Agent)

Customs and Border Protection

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 152,000 - 197,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in the Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Chief Patrol Agent) to lead patrol operations in multiple sectors and enforce immigration laws.

The role includes coordinating with federal agencies and foreign governments to combat transnational crime, and supervising strategic national security initiatives. Salary and relocation support are provided.

Qualifications

Security clearance of Top Secret is required.
Federal hiring path under Fed Transition.

Responsibilities

Lead law enforcement and border patrol operations across sectors.
Oversee development and implementation of national security operations.
Coordinate with other agencies and foreign governments on joint operations.
Analyze sector mission and design efficient organizational structures.

Job description

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Chief Patrol Agent)

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, with vacancies in the following Sectors: 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 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

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