Information Technology Jobs in Mc Gregor, TX

The Senior Specialist, Technical Writer will be responsible for gathering, composing, and editing technical information to prepare flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation for our warfighters.

The Technical Publications team is a group of professionals committed to providing quality and timely publication deliverables for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment.

Essential Functions: Communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.

Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand technical specifications and requirements.

Compile and structure researched technical information for development of documentation.

Including understanding engineering principles, reading schematics and/or wiring diagrams.

Authoring/Generating content for illustrated parts catalogs/maintenance manuals/flight operation/mission systems/Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents, in an Unstructured/Structured FrameMaker environment or other authoring software for commercial and/or Air Force, Army, or Navy programs.

Translate complex technical concepts into clear and accessible documentation that is easy for end-users to understand.

Ensure that all documentation adheres to industry standards and best practices, as well as relevant DoD and FAA regulations and guidelines (including ATA100, ATA iSpec 2200, MIL-PRF-38807C, Mil-STD-2361C, MIL-STD-37874, etc.).

Work closely with the management team to stay updated on project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

May manage projects or processes with general supervision.

Recommends enhancements to systems and processes.

Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker and Microsoft Office.

Strong working knowledge of ATA100, ATA iSpec 2200, MIL-PRF-38807C, MIL-STD-2361C and MIL-STD-37874.

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Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

A proactive and self-motivated approach to work, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with nine (9) years of prior technical writing experience.

Graduate Degree with seven (7) years of prior technical writing experience.

In lieu of a degree, a minimum of thirteen (13) years of prior technical writing experience in an Aerospace-driven environment or within the defense industry .

Demonstrated writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.

Must have Active Secret Clearance at the time of hire.

Preferred Additional Skills: End User experience in the Military/DoD industry.

LI-AM2 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S.

citizens.

In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

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The Aircraft Integrated Logistics Support Specialist 3 is responsible for developing and recommending support/sustainment solutions for major airborne and ground based weapons systems by use of long term support principles.

Essential Functions: Logistics Support Analysis development and documentation skills (LMI, MIL-PRF-49506, MIL-HDBK-502, GEIA-STD-0007, DEF-STAN-00-60) Experienced in developing and managing LSAR (SLICwave/EAGLE/PowerLog) Spares analysis using system reliability/maintainability data as related to the maintenance concept Life Cycle Cost and Total Ownership Cost focused on operations and support cost estimating Training development and management Ability to translate system requirements into functional requirements Technical proposal writing skills Experience with creating labor estimates derived from customer requirements Able to work independently or in a team Qualifications: Bachelors degree with a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience.

The equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience can be considered.

Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Must be able to pass additional security background checks as required.

Preferred Additional Skills: Reliability and maintainability modeling skills FMECA experience Logistics/Supportability demonstration experience Human Factors modeling and simulation experience Working knowledge of Releyence software Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S.

citizens.

In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

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Systems Safety Engineers assure that systems provide acceptable levels of safety and that critical systems perform as needed even when components fail.

Engineer will identify and manage risk in order to eliminate or reduce it to acceptable levels.

Risk is the combination of the probability of a failure event and the severity resulting from the failure.

Essential Functions: Must possess the ability to establish and execute a MIL-STD-882 safety program that concludes with a comprehensive safety assessment.

Must possess the ability to understand the concepts of preliminary and system hazard analysis, hazard logs, fault tree analyses, environmental assessment and management, risk assessments and mitigation and occupational health hazard assessments.

Ability to translate system requirements into functional requirements Ability to interpret technical drawings Able to work independently or in a team Avaialble for minimal travel when required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical discipline with a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience.

The equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience can be considered.

Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Must be able to pass additional security background checks as required.

Preferred Additional Skills: Aircraft platform experience Pilot experience Reliability and maintainability modeling skills FMECA experience Human Factors modeling and simulation experience Working knowledge of PTC WindChill (Releyence) Working knowledge of Airworthiness Certification LI-TD4 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S.

citizens.

In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

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The Aircraft Supportability/Integrated Integrated Product Support Analyst is responsible for developing and recommending support/sustainment solutions for major airborne and ground based weapons systems by use of long term support principles.

Essential Functions: Integrated Product Support Analyst development and documentation skills (LMI, MIL-PRF-49506, MIL-HDBK-502, GEIA-STD-0007, DEF-STAN-00-60) Experienced in developing and managing LSAR (SLICwave/EAGLE/PowerLog) Spares analysis using system reliability/maintainability data as related to the maintenance concept Life Cycle Cost and Total Ownership Cost focused on operations and support cost estimating Training development and management Ability to translate system requirements into functional requirements Technical proposal writing skills Experience with creating labor estimates derived from customer requirements Able to work independently or in a team Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills: Reliability and maintainability modeling skills FMECA experience Logistics/Supportability demonstration experience Human Factors modeling and simulation experience Working knowledge of Releyence software Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System LI-TD4 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S.

citizens.

In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

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L3Harris is actively seeking a Senior Specialsit, Project Engineer (PE) to support the bid and execution of complex system integration efforts on airborne platforms.

In this role, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring the program technical development is performed to meet all technical, cost, and schedule requirements.

This includes but is not limited to: Planning and execution of program activities Documenting and approval of program plans Ensuring life-cycle process adherence Risk identification and management Customer and Senior Leadership interaction Overall program coordination during the program lifecycle The individual Engineering Functional Task Leaders (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Specialty Engineering, Logistic Engineering, Technical Publications, etc.) report to and take direction from the Project Engineer for the assigned program operations.

In addition, Project Engineers are the key technical interfaces to Customers and have the responsibility to interact with Customers at every phase of the program lifecycle.

The Project Engineering candidate will also help with the capture of new business and development of bid estimates and technical responses.

Essential Functions: Provide engineering leadership to a cross-functional team to resolve design and integration challenges Lead the engineering team to create and deliver formal Design Review presentations including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR Track Engineering Performance Metrics and brief program status on a monthly basis to senior engineering leadership Track cost and schedule execution and be able to explain any variances and the path to get back to program targets Provide leadership for cross-functional teams in bid/proposal and program planning including BOE generation and Technical Volume responses to customer ROMs, RFIs, and RFPs Setup bid tools used during bid generation and track required completion status.

Ensure program execution and Bid/Proposal development are in accordance with engineering processes and policies Ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and safety standards Ability to travel as needed based on business demands Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget.

Experience in Bid and Proposal development Experience in one of the following disciplines: Aero Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Flight Sciences) Software/Hardware Engineering Systems Engineering (including Test Engineering) Project Engineering An active DoD Secret Security Clearance which requires U.S.

Citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills: Demonstrated experience in leadership by being a Task Leader, IPT Leader, and/or Functional Manager, or other similar leadership roles Experience understanding of engineering processes and policies Demonstrated experience in communicating with internal and external Customer stakeholders L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S.

citizens.

In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

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Mechanical engineers at L3Harris have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of design activities over a broad range of aircraft (both fixed-wing and rotary-wing).

Mechanical engineers are responsible for developing designs ranging from the integration of state-of-the-art airborne systems into special mission aircraft to developing specialized aircraft modifications.

Engineers utilize 3D parametric CAD, rapid prototyping and other tools in the development of designs and validation of those designs.

Engineers will produce technical drawings, procedures and other documents to thoroughly define the design.

As an L3Harris engineer you will be involved in all phases of the product design, including concept development, detail design, manufacturing, installation on the aircraft and follow up with the customer.

The L3Harris organizational structure allows engineers to work on a variety of projects throughout their career at various levels of responsibility.

This combined with a very diverse business base, from fixed-wing to rotary-wing aircraft, from state-of-the-art military technology to opulent head of state interiors, from aluminum to composite structures, the opportunity to broaden your engineering skill set and accelerate your career path is available at L3Harris Modernization and Modifications Group in Waco, TX.

Essential Functions: Design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3-dimensional CAD.

Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings.

Conducting engineering drawing preparation and release within allocated schedule and budget constraints.

Generating bids for customer requested change orders and new pursuits.

Documenting and reviewing designs with peers, management, and customers.

Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structure and components.

Strong analytic and communication skills.

Ability to work in aircraft and in an aircraft hangar environment.

Ability to climb/board and work inside aircraft.

Ability to bend, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp.

Ability to work in narrow aisles or passageways.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

Willingness and ability to travel as required ( Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent field) and minimum 6 years prior related experience.

Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Minimum 4 years experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings.

Minimum 4 years experience with basic Microsoft Office software applications including Word and Excel.

Must be a U.S.

citizen Preferred Additional Skills: Active DoD Secret security clearance Mid-level knowledge of 3D CAD tools: Creo Parametric, Siemens NX or equivalent Familiarity with aircraft and military design standards such as: SAE AS50881, MIL-STD-704, MIL-E-7016, SAE ARP4754, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516 Ability to manage budgets and schedules, serve as a task leader within the team, and mentor junior team members for integration design and liaison.

LI-AS1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S.

citizens.

In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish .

For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .

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Location: Waco, TX
Facility: Ascension Providence
Department/Specialty: Computerized Tomography CT
Schedule: Weekends | Full-Time | Saturday - Monday, 8am – 8pm (Weekend Options have premium pay) 

Sign-On Bonus Available! 

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging as a CT Technologist by performing computerized tomographic procedures to identify patient disease and injury accurately.
• Coordinate direct patient care by safely positioning individuals and selecting precise technical parameters according to established clinical radiology protocols.
• Administer contrast media and medications within your licensed scope of practice while maintaining strict compliance with healthcare safety regulations.
• Monitor patient safety during CT Technologist procedures and document clinical findings to ensure high-quality outcomes and identify abnormal activity.
• Support quality improvement by following radiation safety guidelines and recommending refinements to imaging protocols and departmental scanning workflows.

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. NMTCB(CT) Computed Tomography Specialty Certification or ARRT(CT) Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography required in addition to CNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy specialty also accepted.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for these full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:

GL-5/GL-7 $49,739 - $89,518 per year

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.

Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to:

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

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