Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Watch Commander)

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Laredo sector: Laredo, TX Hebbronville, TX Zapata, TX 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.

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). The Watch Commander serves as a second-line supervisor, secondary-administrative law enforcement officer under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6c) and 8412 (d)), duties and responsibilities 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;