Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Patrol Agent in Charge (Intelligence))

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, El Paso Sector, Sector Intelligence Unit, located in El Paso, 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.

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).

The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Patrol Agent in Charge (Intelligence)) serves as a second-line supervisor, duties and responsibilities include: Providing managerial oversight, supervision, and direction to all facets of the sector intelligence program and responses to the requirements set forth by Customs and Border Protection, Office of Intelligence and Operations Coordination (OIOC). Collecting and disseminating information to and from OIOC, Office of Border Patrol (OBP), other sectors, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components, other federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement agencies. Providing the subordinate supervisors with policy guidance and direction for resolving complex problems, involving the interpretation of broad policy, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Overseeing the preparation of forecasts and trends of illegal activity and initiating appropriate operational action to counteract, deter, or apprehend violators. Assisting sector staff in the formulation and development of intelligence objectives, and devising plans, policies, and procedures for the implementation of specific functions and programs.