Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Division Chief)

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, New Orleans Sector, Law Enforcement Operational Programs, located in New Orleans, LA. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

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. In addition, a VRP verification process has been established. Please be informed that within 90 days after your report date, you will be requested to provide valid documentation confirming that you have established a residence closer to the new duty location. Further information on this process will be provided to you during the selection process. 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. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland. This position starts at a salary of $129,258.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $168,040.00 (GS-14, Step 10). As a second-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Division Chief), you will serve as a secondary administrative law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6C) and 8412 (d)) and be responsible for directing and managing Border Patrol enforcement, administrative, and technical-support programs within a Sector Headquarters. Typical duties will include: Directing division programs, setting priorities, allocating resources, and recommending budget submissions aligned with the Sector strategic plan. Planning and overseeing assignments involving enforcement of criminal, immigration, and other laws and regulations related to Border Patrol operations. Developing and recommending operating plans that support the prevention of unlawful entries and the enforcement of immigration and criminal laws. Leading division activities through subordinate supervisors by establishing work schedules, evaluating performance, developing employees, and taking appropriate personnel actions. Coordinating with Sector leadership and external law enforcement, government, and community stakeholders to advance Border Patrol operational objectives.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards