About the opportunity
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Del Rio Sector, Special Operations Detachment, located in Del Rio, TX. The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (BORSTAR) serves as a first-line supervisor in a primary law enforcement officer position. Responsibilities include preventing illegal entry of aliens by land, water, or air; enforcing criminal provisions of immigration and nationality laws; directing and overseeing conventional and unconventional Border Patrol operations; rescuing individuals in distress in remote areas; investigating criminal activity using intelligence and investigative techniques; deploying resources based on threat analysis; representing USBP at conferences and boards; and leveraging emerging technologies and geospatial information.
Salary and benefits
- Salary ranging from $109,383.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $142,199.00 (GS-13, Step 10) 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 and Employee Assistance Program
- Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
- Flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, and uniform allowance
- Health and wellness programs, fitness centers, and specialized training and developmental opportunities
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
- Must have primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (unless an approved exception applies)
- Must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) performing duties such as interpreting and enforcing immigration laws, gathering intelligence, developing casework for criminal prosecutions, and investigating smuggling operations
- Must have successfully completed the BORSTAR Selection and Training (STC) Course
- Must be proficient in the Spanish language (able to speak and read in Spanish)
- Must meet firearms requirements and medical and fitness standards
- Must meet the maximum age requirement of under 37 years old for original appointment, with approved temporary increase up to 40, subject to applicable exceptions for veterans preference and prior federal service
Required documents
- A resume in English describing job-related qualifications, including job titles, detailed description of duties, dates performed (MM/DD/YY), hours per week, full name, phone number, email address, and salary (maximum of two pages)
- Responses to the online job questionnaire
- SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) if using federal experience outside of CBP or claiming specific priority selection rights
- Proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) if claiming veterans preference eligibility
When to apply
- Applications open on September 11, 2026
- Application deadline is September 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
How to apply
- Click 'Apply Online' on the USAJOBS opportunity page to create an account or log in to an existing one
- Complete the online assessment questionnaire
- Upload your resume and all required supporting documentation (such as transcripts or SF-50 forms) via USAJOBS in the appropriate document types
- Submit your complete application package before the closing deadline
Additional information
- This is a non-bargaining unit status position subject to rigorous law enforcement officer special retirement coverage
- Requires passing a thorough background investigation, polygraph examination, and drug testing under the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan
- Requires regular and recurring shift work, rotating shifts, potential daily overtime compensated under the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014, and overnight travel
- Requires an 18-month supervisory probationary period and completion of mandatory CBP Supervisory Leadership (SLT) and Supervisory Field Training Unit (SFTU) training
- Applicants must possess a valid, non-restricted driver's license to operate Government Owned Vehicles and comply with strict uniform and grooming standards
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level performing immigration law enforcement, intelligence gathering, or smuggling investigations.
- Candidates who have successfully completed the BORSTAR Selection and Training (STC) Course and maintain Spanish language proficiency.
- U.S. citizens under the maximum age limit of 37 for original appointment (subject to veterans preference or service exceptions) who meet firearms, medical, and fitness standards.
- Agents seeking a leadership role involving first-line supervision of conventional and unconventional border patrol operations.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires physical presence in Del Rio, Texas, with regular shift work, potential daily overtime, and overnight travel.
- Appointees must successfully complete an 18-month supervisory probationary period along with mandatory leadership and field training.
- Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph examination, and drug testing under the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan.
- Strict uniform, grooming, and non-restricted driver's license compliance are mandatory.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role aligns with the goals of established law enforcement professionals aiming to step into supervisory management and direct tactical operations within a federal specialized detachment.
Our take
Current or former law enforcement agents with relevant GS-12 experience and specialized BORSTAR training should seriously consider this position, while those lacking the requisite supervisory background or language skills should pass.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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