Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge - Special Operations)

Customs and Border Protection · Department of Homeland Security

📍 McAllen, Texas 💰 $109383 – $142199/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location: McAllen, Texas
Salary: $109383 – $142199/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Date Posted: 2026-08-28
Application Deadline: 2026-09-11

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Job Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Rio Grande Valley Sector, Targeting and Intelligence Division, Special Operations Detachment in McAllen, 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.

Key Responsibilities

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 $109,383.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $142,199.00 (GS-13, Step 10). As a second-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge - Special Operations), you will serve as a secondary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C.

8331 (c) and 8412 (d) and be responsible for: Planning, coordinating and directing complex and technical assignments specific to specialized USBP operational and administrative programs in support of line-watch operations. Directing deployment of specially trained and highly mobile BORTAC, BORSTAR and/or MRT units capable of conducting high-risk foreign and domestic specialized law enforcement responses.

Ensuring proper deployment and continual upgrading of technical surveillance equipment to allow for the surveillance of the operational environment. Identifying operational challenges and capability gaps, devising solutions that adhere to enforcement and operational guidelines while implementing solutions. Making decisions and recommendations in order to minimize costs and maximize program efficiency while overseeing all personnel, financial, and material needs.

Contact

cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $109383 – $142199/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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