Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Programs)
Department of Homeland Security
Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Headquarters, Mission Support Directorate, Recruitment Division, location negotiable. 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.
Duties
- 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).
- The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Programs) serves as a secondary law enforcement officer under 5 U.S.C. 8331(6c) and 8412(d), duties and responsibilities include: Directing law enforcement programming and mission-specific projects, including operations, intelligence collection, logistics, technology, and training to support USBP enforcement activities.
- Managing and evaluating USBP law enforcement programs by analyzing data and metrics, recommending best practices, and implementing changes to improve operational effectiveness.
- Representing USBP and CBP in meetings, briefings, and collaborations with sectors and external partners, gathering time-sensitive field information and preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership.
- Supervising and developing subordinate staff by planning and assigning work, providing policy and procedural guidance, evaluating performance, addressing workplace issues, and identifying training and development needs.
Requirements
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) 1 year(s) with the potential to extend for up to 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 NTE assignment.
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 held prior to this temporary assignment. A return to the previous duty location will be coordinated by losing and gaining sectors upon completion of the NTE assignment. 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.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Prepare the documents below before applying.
- Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position: Your resume: A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing your qualifications and determining what training, if any, would be required when placed.
- Your resume must be in English and must include your job titles and a detailed description of your duties and the dates you performed them (MM/DD/YY), as well as your hours per week for each position listed.
- Your resume should also contain your full name, phone number, email address, and salary.
- To ensure all your experience is considered, the U.S.
- Border Patrol strongly suggests resumes should describe your experiences and accomplishments, assignment dates, duty locations, your current supervisor's contact information and specify whether you have performed duties in investigations, intelligence, or have worked in sector-level or national programs (e.g., horse patrol, BORSTAR, BORTAC, peer support, chaplaincy, canine, etc.), or been assigned to the U.S.
- Border Patrol Academy, and/or Sector or USBP Headquarters.
- Include leadership or specialized training and college level courses completed.
- Resumes should also specify each supervisory position held (clearly listing SBPA, FOS, SOS, WC, DPAIC, PAIC, ACPA, XO, DC, DCPA or CPA).
- Additionally, include all temporary promotions listing the grade, position, location, and period of time held; temporary details or special assignments held 30 days or more (assignment, location, and period of time); and any prior military or other specialized experience outside of USBP that is relevant to law enforcement work.
About this role
The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Programs) position with the Department of Homeland Security is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. The role pays $109,383 to $142,199 per year.
Day to day, the work involves applying for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department’s ability to protect the homeland. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
This role calls for United States citizenship and the ability to obtain and hold a security clearance. It is graded at GS-13, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Be prepared for a pre-employment drug screening as part of the hiring process. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Programs) position with the Department of Homeland Security in Salt Lake City, Utah, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $109,383 to $142,199 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. The security clearance requirement means a longer hiring timeline, so patience and an early application help. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 6, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
