This announcement will be used to establish a register of qualified candidates for the position of Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Patrol Agent in Charge). To be considered, applicants must have submitted their application by midnight on the closing date of the announcement. This register will be used to fill vacancies occurring from October 5th, 2026, until a new announcement is published. Please note that the availability of vacancies during this period is not guaranteed.
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). As a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (PAIC), you will serve as a secondary administrative law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C.
8331 (20) and 8412 (d) and be responsible for: Overseeing all station-wide operations from administrative functions to enforcement initiatives, while directing station-wide intelligence and interdiction activities, both foreign and domestic, involving the collection, correlation, evaluation, and dissemination of intelligence information gained through operations, informants, and liaison development programs.
Exercising supervisory and managerial responsibilities over subordinates and support staff employees to accomplish mission objectives and foster the development of others by facilitating cooperation and teamwork with supporting agencies and supporting constructive resolutions of conflicts with partnering agencies.
Participating with other Border Patrol program officials regarding relevant laws and regulations and maintains a cooperative relationship with CBP and DHS agencies, utilizing local resources to maximize consequences, support agency directed initiatives, and in implementing the national strategy.
Maintaining the station's budget and hiring by managing several programs that have significant resources and monitors and analyzes all personnel, financial, and material needs in to order to ensure the maximum cost effectiveness in the programs' operations, while making recommendations for the selection of supervisors and nonsupervisory subordinates, providing for effective performance management of subordinate staff.
Leading and participating in joint planning and intelligence gathering activities, such as the collection, correlation, evaluation, and dissemination of intelligence information gained through operations, informants, and liaison development programs and conducts interagency operations in several operational domains on the land, lakes and rivers, and in the air; supervising and directing federal law enforcement program initiatives of considerable difficulty and complexity in the identification, apprehension and prosecution of individuals who violate the Immigration and Nationality Act and related laws.
cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $129258 – $168040/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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