BORDER PATROL AGENT (ASSISTANT CHIEF)

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Law Enforcement Operations Directorate, multiple divisions located in Washington D.C.

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. In addition, a VRP verification process has been established. Please be informed that within 90 days after your report date, you will be requested to provide valid documentation confirming that you have established a residence closer to the new duty location. Further information on this process will be provided to you during the selection process. 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 $147,899.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $192,275.00 (GS-14, Step 10). As a Border Patrol Agent (Assistant Chief), you will serve as a secondary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) and 8412 (d)). Your duties will include: Serving as a liaison with other DHS components and CBP Program Offices in the building of coalitions with international, federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies; as well as public service entities and other identified stakeholders to develop a common operational strategy in the border environment. Providing senior staff advisory services concerning strategic policies and procedures with direct links to immigration law and current immigration policy, prosecutorial initiatives, and workflows, as well as policies surrounding the detention and care of migrants. Shaping U.S. Border Patrol policy related to the application of innovative technologies, efficiency initiatives, and modernizing business practices. Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) on wide ranging topics related to border security and being able to participate in audits (internal and external), reviews, investigations, and the formulation of reports or plans of action. Conducting visits to sectors and forward operating bases for the purpose of reviewing operations and programs to ensure compliance with DHS, CBP and USBP policies, strategic plans, procedures and mission initiatives.

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 Temporary/Rotational Assignment: To meet agency needs, this position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed (NTE) 3 year(s) with possible extensions for an additional 2 years in 1 year increments. You may be returned, at any time, to the position from which temporarily promoted, to the last permanent official station and position held prior to this NTE assignment, and the return is not subject to the procedures found in 5 C.F.R. §§ 351, 432, 752, and 771. If you are currently at the grade level of the position announced, this action will result in a reassignment, and you may be returned at any time to a same or similar position held prior to this temporary assignment at your previous duty location. If you currently hold a grade level higher than the grade being announced, this action will result in a change to lower grade, and you may be returned at any time to the position and grade level held prior to this temporary assignment or to a similar position at your previous duty location. At management's discretion, you may be permanently placed to this position without further competition. See the USBP Rotation Process Internal Operating Procedures (IOP) by visiting here (this is only viewable from a CBP computer). The USBP Rotation Program IOP dictates the terms of rotating out of the NTE assignment once the assignment has concluded. Mobility Agreement: This position is subject to a Mobility Agreement. Applicants are required to acknowledge the Mobility Agreement within the application questionnaire; however, only those selected for the position will be subject to the terms of the Mobility Agreement. You can preview the mobility agreement here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13021186