SUPERVISORY BORDER PATROL AGENT (PROGRAMS)

Customs and Border Protection; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Programs) in Del Rio, TX. You will direct law enforcement programming, supervise staff, and manage mission-specific projects across operations, intelligence, logistics, technology, and training.

The role offers a GS-13 level with pay from $109,383 to $142,199 per year. Applications close 2026-10-08; two openings.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage law enforcement programming and mission-specific projects.
• Analyze data, metrics, and reports to improve operational effectiveness.
• Represent USBP/CBP in meetings with sectors and external partners.
• Supervise staff, assign work, and oversee training needs.

Job description

SUPERVISORY BORDER PATROL AGENT (PROGRAMS)

• 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, Del Rio Sector: Mission Readiness Operations Division, located in Del Rio, TX. Law Enforcement Operational Programs Division, located in Del Rio, TX.

Key Responsibilities

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 $109,383.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $142,199.00 (GS-13, Step 10). The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Programs) serves as a secondary law enforcement officer under 5 U.S.C. 8331(6c) and 8412(d), duties and responsibilities include: Directing law enforcement programming and mission-specific projects, including operations, intelligence collection, logistics, technology, and training to support USBP enforcement activities.

Managing and evaluating USBP law enforcement programs by analyzing data and metrics, recommending best practices, and implementing changes to improve operational effectiveness. Representing USBP and CBP in meetings, briefings, and collaborations with sectors and external partners, gathering time-sensitive field information and preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership.

Supervising and developing subordinate staff by planning and assigning work, providing policy and procedural guidance, evaluating performance, addressing workplace issues, and identifying training and development needs.

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 $109383 - $142199/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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