SUPERVISORY BORDER PATROL AGENT (ASSISTANT PATROL AGENT IN CHARGE)

Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Spokane Sector, Curlew Substation in Curlew, WA. 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 announcement has been amended as of 07/16/26 to extend the closing date to 07/31/26. Relocation Authorized Position: All relocations will be placed on hold at the time of selection, as USBP awaits to receive funding. As soon as funding becomes available, you will be contacted by the CBP Hiring Center to coordinate an enter on duty (EOD) date and complete the necessary relocation forms. Relocation expenses have been authorized for this position. See the Relocation Expenses Reimbursed section of this announcement and U.S. Border Patrol Paid Moves for additional details. In addition, a VRP verification process has been established. Please be informed that within 90 days after your report date, you will be requested to provide valid documentation confirming that you have established a residence closer to the new duty location. Further information on this process will be provided to you during the selection process. 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 $109,956.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $142,944.00 (GS-13, Step 10). As a second-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (APAIC), you will serve as a secondary administrative law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6C) and 8412 (d) and be responsible for supervising, directing, and coordinating all operational and administrative activities at a Border Patrol station or substation. Typical duties will include: Directing and overseeing enforcement, detention, processing, and seizure operations to detect, interdict, and apprehend individuals and contraband attempting illegal entry into the United States. Supervising, mentoring, and evaluating subordinate supervisors and agents, providing policy guidance, resolving complex operational issues, and managing performance, conduct, and staffing decisions. Analyzing local threat conditions and deploying personnel, technology, and other resources to gain operational advantage, mitigate risks, and maximize enforcement effectiveness in alignment with national strategies. Developing and implementing station or substation procedures, goals, and action plans consistent with DHS, CBP, and USBP policies, and advising the PAIC on operational gaps, deficiencies, and recommended solutions. Managing the stations or substations budget, equipment, property, and facilities, ensuring proper accountability, maintenance, and cost-effective support of mission operations.

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