Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Reemployed Annuitant)

About the role

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, throughout all USBP Sectors listed in the announcement. The role supports the mission to protect America's citizens, borders, and economic prosperity by preventing illegal entry, enforcing immigration and nationality laws, and apprehending smugglers. Selected candidates will initially be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working to make Washington, D.C., the safest city in America, before transitioning back to CBP duties. Applicants may select up to two preferred Border Patrol Sector placements; final placement depends on current vacancies and operational requirements, and not all stations within a selected sector may be available at the time of selection.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question persons suspected of violating immigration and customs laws; inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions, including use of infrared scopes during night operations.
• Interpret and follow tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercrafts, off‑road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles.
• Apply expertise to prevent illegal entry of aliens by land, water, or air; enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens present illegally in the United States.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 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.
• All pre‑employment processes conducted in English.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Must comply with the DHS Drug‑Free Workplace Plan for drug testing.
• Must be under the age of 59; law enforcement positions in the GS‑1800 series are subject to mandatory separation at age 60.
• Who may apply: Retired Border Patrol Agents who retired from USBP within the past five years, meet reinstatement eligibility (5 CFR 315.401), passed the Border Patrol Academy and post‑Academy training, completed probationary/trial period, have satisfactory or better performance appraisals for the last three years of federal employment, were separated voluntarily with no disciplinary action or pending proceedings in the last three years, and held a competitive permanent position at the full performance level of GS‑13. Retired applicants will not be referred until they have been retired one year.
• At time of application, must be able to complete pre‑employment and hold an appointment for a minimum of one year.
• Term appointment: filled on a term basis not‑to‑exceed 1/20/2029 or the employee's 60th birthday, whichever occurs first; minimum service is one year.
• May be required to serve an 18‑month probationary period upon appointment.
• This is a Non‑Bargaining Unit status position.

Qualifications

• Individual Occupational Requirement: Specialized experience in law enforcement or other responsible work demonstrating ability to make arrests, exercise sound judgment with firearms, deal courteously with individuals/groups, analyze information rapidly, make prompt decisions, and develop/maintain informant networks.
• AND qualify for GS‑13 if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, performing duties such as interpreting/enforcing immigration or comparable laws, gathering/analyzing intelligence, developing case work for criminal prosecutions, identifying/investigating smuggling operations, devising/recommending operational solutions, apprising management of deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with enforcement practices.
• Language Requirement: Must be proficient in Spanish (able to speak and read).
• Firearms Requirement: Must meet initial and continuing qualifications in firearms use as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996.
• Disqualifiers: conviction of a crime punishable by >1 year imprisonment, outstanding warrants/fugitive status, unlawful use/addiction to controlled substances, adjudicated mental defective or commitment to a mental institution, unlawful presence in the U.S., renunciation of U.S. citizenship, subject to a court‑ordered restraining order for intimate partner or child, or conviction under federal, state, or tribal court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
• Experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations; all qualifying experience will be credited.
• Must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable, and applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band) by 02/26/2027.
• OPM must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees; disclosure required if applicable.

Benefits

• Availability of a salary offset waiver, allowing retention of full retirement annuity and full salary while re‑employed.
• Expedited pre‑employment process.
• Accelerated re‑entry training conducted at the sector.

Pay

Salary range: $109,383.00 (GS‑13, Step