Supervisory Border Patrol Agent – Homeland Security Careers


Website U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Position Summary:

As our nation navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, CBP is committed to delivering our mission to safeguard America’s borders and enable legitimate trade and travel. Staffing mission critical positions remains a high priority. Be reassured that CBP is still hiring, despite potential hiring process step delays due to restrictions to in-person activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing priorities and oversees the development and implementation of goals and objectives for several program segments
  • Reviewing and analyzing operations and independently devising and developing new methods for improving production and/or increasing quality of work directed
  • Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government
  • Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military
  • Directing local policy and program initiatives
  • Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university
  • Directing intelligence and interdiction activities, both foreign and domestic, involving the collection, correlation, evaluation, and dissemination of intelligence information
  • Providing direction and oversight for Border Patrol related functions within an assigned area
  • Overseeing all administrative Warrants of Arrest; Orders to Show Cause; and Voluntary Departure Notices
  • Supervising, managing, or directing operational programs and their appropriate support functions
  • A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government

Required Education & Experience:

  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)
  • Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  • Ability to translate goals into action plans
  • Skill in developing and maintaining a productive work environment
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
  • You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards
  • Ability to lead by example in specific or sensitive situations where enhanced leadership principles are crucial in resolving problems or issues
  • Ability to display high standards of ethical conduct
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
  • Ability to adjust rapidly to new situations
  • CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
  • You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph