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.

Salary: Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection. There is no recruitment incentive associated with this job announcement.

Responsibilities

• You lived the mission every day and know what it takes to protect America's citizens, borders, and economic prosperity.
• U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) requires Agents with your passion and work experience in Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• As a retired Border Patrol Agent, we are calling you back to the frontlines to protect American interest and secure our Nation.
• Your country needs your expertise, professionalism, and commitment.
• Typical assignments include:
  • Detecting and questioning persons suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
  • Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
  • Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of Government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercrafts, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Requirements

• 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.
• CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
• You must be under the age of 59 to be considered for this position.
• Law enforcement positions in the GS-1800 occupational groups are covered by mandatory separation provisions at 5 U.S.C. 8335(b)(1), which requires automatic separation, without exception, for individuals age 60 or older.

Qualifications

• This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement: Specialized Experience in law enforcement or other responsible work that demonstrated the ability to:
  • Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms;
  • Deal effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous, tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters;
  • Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions or take prompt and appropriate law enforcement action in light of applicable laws, court decisions, and sound law enforcement procedures;
  • Develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
• You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
  • Interpreting and enforcing immigration or comparable laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Gathering and analyzing intelligence from a variety of sources.
  • Developing case work pertaining to criminal prosecutions and investigations.
  • Identifying and investigating smuggling operations.
  • Devising and recommending solutions to operational problems, and apprising management of identified deficiencies and solutions; and ensuring compliance with enforcement and operational practices.