This position will allow you to use your expertise to prevent the 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. This position starts at a salary of $101,409 (GS-14, Step 1) to $131,833 (GS-14, Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland.

You will serve as a secondary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6C) and 8412 (d)). Your duties will include:

• Coordinating various activities related to law enforcement, including detention and processing operations; seized property; fleet maintenance and supplies; and facilities and office management
• Facilitating community relations and partnerships with other agencies
• Ensuring compliance and completion of major duties and responsibilities of subordinate supervisors and agents
• Reviewing administrative and criminal cases for accuracy in order to ensure that all casework complies with legal guidelines
• Utilizing and managing a variety of information systems and databases to conduct information searches, queries, update files and disseminate information

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
• You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
• You may be required to pass initial and random drug testing
• You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards

Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment.

Shift Work/Overtime: This position requires regular and recurring shift work. You must be willing and available to work rotating shifts. You may also be rotated between assignments and duty locations. You could be required to work overtime on a daily basis and will be compensated up to an additional 25% of your base pay in accordance with the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.

Uniforms: This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in duty status.

Supervisory Training: All newly appointed, permanent second level supervisors are required to complete mandatory training. The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include SLCP 4 weeks of in residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV. Note: This training may be waived if previously completed.

You will be asked to identify the sections of your resume that correspond to experiences you report in the assessment questionnaire for the following questions:

• Do you have experience in monitoring or overseeing shift operations.
• Select the choice which best describes the extent of your knowledge of internal and external politics in the work place and your ability to apply this knowledge to situations.
• Indicate the extent of your experience in reviewing daily work reports of subordinates and analyzing them to determine the need for adjustments to operational strength.
• Indicate the extent of your knowledge and experience with Civil Rights issues relating to the use of authority (for example, questioning, investigating, detaining).
• Indicate the extent of your knowledge and experience in labor and employee relations.

Qualifications

Basic Qualification Requirements: The basic qualification requirements include experience in law enforcement or other responsible work that demonstrates the ability to make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; to deal effectively with individuals or persons in a courteous, tactful manner; and to analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions.

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GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you meet the basic qualification requirements and possess one year of specialized experience including providing technical and administrative direction and oversight for all Border Patrol related functions within an assigned area. This involves supervising, managing or directing operational programs and their appropriate support functions and directing local policy and program initiatives. This experience may also have been gained by developing, managing or directing operational policy or programs related to Border Patrol operations.

Language Requirement: Must be proficient in the Spanish language (i.e., able to speak and read in Spanish).

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.

You must:

• Meet all qualification requirements, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and
• Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 08/18/2017.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit this link.

Polygraph Examination: The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Watch Commander) position is a polygraph-required position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. Please see Polygraph Examination.

Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept the results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You will receive information to request reciprocity in your Background Investigation Package.

Polygraph Waiver: Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will receive information to request a waiver in your Background Investigation Package.

Probationary Period: Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.

Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP eligible. Information about CTAP eligibility can be found here. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. This will be measured by a score of 85 or higher. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using an online self-assessment questionnaire that is based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. You will receive a score ranging from 70-100 based on your responses. Your entire application package will then be reviewed. The final determination will be based on all the information provided in your application package.

If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire, see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10032001

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements are required to possess certain Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Other Characteristics (KSAOs) to successfully perform the functions of this position. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their attainment of these KSAOs in their resume. The KSAOs are:

• Ability to Interact with domestic and foreign government agencies regarding detained and returning aliens
• Knowledge of Administrative Policies and Procedures for alien processing and removal
• Knowledge of the Immigration and Nationality Act
• Ability to adjust rapidly to new situations and deal with stress effectively
• Skill in developing and maintaining a productive work environment