Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (ACTT Director)

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Rio Grande Valley Sector, Targeting and Intelligence Division located in Edinburg, TX. 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. 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 $152,040.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $197,200.00 (GS-15, Step 10). The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Alliance to Combat Transnational Threats (ACTT) Director) serves as a secondary law enforcement officer under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6C) and 8412 (d)), duties and responsibilities include: Overseeing all aspects of Targeting and Intelligence Division operations. Managing, directing, and coordinating activities aimed at preventing the illegal entry of noncitizens into the United States by land, water, or air. Identifying operational challenges and devising solutions to ensure compliance with enforcement and operational practices. Developing and implementing Station policies and guidelines within the framework of broad program objectives established at the Headquarters and Sector levels. Developing of collaborative and cooperative professional working relationships with counterparts in other state, local, tribal, foreign, private industry and Federal organizations. Providing subordinate supervisors with policy guidance and direction.

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