Supervisory Border Patrol Agent at Customs and Border Protection – Scobey, Montana

About the opportunity

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Havre Sector, Scobey Station. As a first-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent, you will serve as a primary law enforcement officer responsible for directing assignments of subordinate agents, specialized units, and station operations. You will lead activities to prevent illegal entry into the United States, apprehend smugglers or illegal aliens, and enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality laws. The role includes standard supervisory functions such as leave approval, resolving disciplinary issues, and preparing performance appraisals. This is a rigorous law enforcement position subject to mandatory retirement provisions.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range: $109,383 – $142,199 per year
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid federal holidays and personal leave days
• Flexible work schedules and tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance and fitness center access
• Overtime compensation up to 25% of base pay
• Relocation expenses authorized

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
• Must be proficient in Spanish (speak and read)
• Must meet medical and physical fitness standards
• Must pass a background investigation and polygraph examination
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted driver's license
• Must meet age requirements (generally under 37, with exceptions for veterans and current federal law enforcement)
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
• Must have resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years

Required documents

• Resume (maximum two pages, in English, including specific details on duties, hours, and dates)
• Responses to the online job questionnaire
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for current or former federal employees
• Proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) if applicable
• Separation notice or other documentation for CTAP eligibility if applicable
• Initial and termination SF-50s for former political appointees

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 2026-09-24

How to apply

• Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
• Complete the online assessment questionnaire
• Upload your resume and all required supporting documentation via the USAJOBS portal
• Verify that all information is accurate and submitted before the deadline

Additional information

• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Requires regular and recurring shift work, including rotating shifts and potential overtime.
• Requires an 18-month probationary period for supervisors.
• Mandatory training includes three weeks of in-residence Supervisory Leadership Training in Harpers Ferry, WV, and an 18-month Supervisory Field Training Unit program.
• Tattoos on the head and face are prohibited; other visible tattoos must not be obscene or derogatory.
• Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.