Jobs in Alameda, NM

Drive profitable store sales by fostering a customer care culture through practicing and using effective retail sales skills utilizing the Total Customer Experience Model

Develop professional business relationships with other Associates, Host, and Doctor

Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fit and adapt lenses and frames, including but not limited to the following:

• Utilizing optical prescription, evaluate prescription in conjunction with customer's visual requirements

• Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit customer needs

• Assist customers in the selection of frames and coordinate frames with optical measurements and prescription

• Conduct measurements of bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers using appropriate tools

Ensure high quality through accurate measurements, correct pricing, and realistic delivery time quotes

Maximize Managed Vision Care relationships and sales opportunities as measured by:

• Effective plan administration and local service

• Improvements in average transaction

• Locally initiated plans

Assist with the timely implementation of approved Marketing programs by the execution of marketing programs and initiatives

Ensure positive and productive host relationships through Host participation, support, and satisfaction measured by Patient Satisfaction Surveys

Other duties as assigned by Optical Manager

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

If Required by State: Applicable State licensure or certification by a nationally recognized optician association as an optician

Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results

Experience and results with a retail or customer service establishment

Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor, and host relationships

Success in store merchandising and attention to detail

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in related field

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

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Sign-On Bonus Available

Minimum Offer

$ 22.49/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 27.91/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Child Life

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Provide information, therapeutic and crisis intervention, project management, health education, and conducts needs assessment and developmental screening for Pediatric patients and their families. Assist with the supervision of playrooms. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* MEETINGS - Attend meetings as required, and participate on committees as directed
* ETHICS - Adhere to the Child Life Code of Ethics
* EDUCATION - Provide education to professionals as appropriate to introduce information regarding the philosophy of Child Life and developmental and psychosocial issues
* DOCUMENTATION - Document patient care services and program activities in medical charts and related documentation formats in compliance with quality assurance and JCAHO standards
* INFORMATION - Coordinate and refer patients, families and healthcare providers to appropriate Child Life Program area and/or Family Resource Library for information about illness, pain, disease advocacy, hospitalization, human development and schooling
* NEEDS - Attend, collaborate and participate in regular meetings with Child Psychiatry, Pediatric Oncology and others as appropriate addressing psychosocial and developmental needs of pediatric patients/parents; determine appropriate referrals
* ASSESSMENT - Interview and assess the psychosocial and emotional status of patients and their families consequent to illness and hospitalization
* PLAY SESSIONS - Assist inpatient and outpatient coordinators with the supervision of playroom sessions and/or clinic sessions
* THERAPY - Plan, evaluate and provide an overall program of therapeutic interventions designed to address the psychosocial and emotional needs of hospitalized and/or outpatient children and families
* PAIN MANAGEMENT - Assess, develop and provide behavioral pain management techniques appropriate for individual needs
* ADVOCACY - Advocate individual pediatric patients/parents concerns, special needs, and rights in accordance with Family-Centered Care practices
* EDUCATION - Provide support and education to pediatric patients/parents regarding the grief process and promote effective and developmentally appropriate coping skills
* CONSULTS - Respond to consults received from hospital staff within 24 hours
* DOCUMENTATION - Report and/or document observations, assessments, and interventions to other health care professionals
* PROJECTS - Assist in developing and maintaining projects as designed by the Team Leader
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* Internship
* Bachelor's Degree
Nonessential:
* Master's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Child Life Internship
* Related Discipline
Nonessential:
* Related Discipline

Experience:
Essential:
Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Supervisory experience 2 years directly related experience

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* Child Life Certification within 1 year of position

Physical Conditions:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE

Department: Clinical Nursing Support

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$ 20.82/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 25.85/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Ophthalmology Off Site Clinic

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Provide technical expertise and daily management in ophthalmologic care delivery. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* TREATMENT - Perform routine treatment procedures - ocular motility skills, basic contact lens evaluation, polishing lenses, slit lamp evaluation and over refraction, keratometry, tonometry, color vision testing, visual acuity, field tests, eye drops, dressing and ointment administration, pharmacology, assess vital signs; coordinate lab results, assist minor surgery, assist laser procedures, OCT, and IV eye diagnostic injections
* DOCUMENTATION - Prepare and process patient charts and related information; maintain filing system
* BILLING - Prepare information utilized for payment of UNM Hospitals charges for component billing
* FINANCE - Assist in monitoring unit's fiscal responsibilities
* EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Ensure equipment is maintained; monitor supply and medicine requisitions
* EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Assist in care and maintenance of department facilities, equipment and supplies
* PATIENT CARE - Assist in preparation of patient care areas; assist patients in the admission, transfer and discharge process; triage patient care
* PATIENT CARE - Deliver and document patient care; ensure medical orders are carried out; perform chart audits ensuring compliance to applicable standards
* PATIENT EDUCATION - Assist in patient education on ophthalmologic techniques and devices
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* EYE CARE - Refer patients to appropriate Ophthalmology sub-specialty requiring tertiary eye care or as determined by division guidelines
* TEAMS - Participate in and contribute to cross-functional and interdepartmental teams and exercises
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* High School or GED Equivalent

Experience:
Essential:
Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Physical Conditions:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
* May be required to travel to various work sites
* May be required or is required to rotate work shifts
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Department: Clinical Care

Counselor Social Worker & Clinical

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available!

Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials!

Now hiring for provisional, Non – Clinical and Clinical license!

*PRN Opportunities Available

*Part Time Opportunities Available

#1253 GRADUATE COUNSELOR SOCIAL WKR

Pay Rate: $22.49 - $33.74

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Provisional license in Counseling or Social Work

#158 COUNSELOR SOCIAL WKR

Pay Rate: $26.22 - $39.33

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

LMSW or LPC or LMHC

#159 CLINICAL COUNSELOR SOCIAL WKR

Pay Rate: $28.32 - $42.48

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

One of the following:

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in State of New Mexico

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in State of New Mexico

Marriage and Family Therapist License State of New Mexico

PhD in a related discipline

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Behavioral Health Clinical Services

The Behavioral Health Clinical Service line includes a number of Behavioral Health clinics across the hospital system. Your application may be considered for any of the below programs. We will work with you to find the best fit.

Provide, oversee, and/or administer a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in a high-intensity clinical environment which requires a high degree of independent decision-making. Provide clinical training to provisional counselors/social workers, students, and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

ASAP: Outpatient substance use treatment center. Services include individual/group therapy and walk-in counseling. Clinic works collaboratively with psychiatry, medication management, medication for opiate use disorders, primary care and case management. In addition, we offer an Intensive Outpatient Program for a higher level of care.

Behavior Response Team: Completes assessments and provides brief therapeutic support in the Emergency Departments and on the inpatient medical floors, and teleservices and in the community for the Mobile Response Team. This team works with all ages. This program currently operates 7 days a week with evening hours M-F this role is a 4/10s schedule with one weekend day.

Crisis Triage Center: Intended to assist adults in our community with stabilization and to engage in support services so they can effectively transition to outpatient care and to prevent inpatient hospitalizations. Therapists are expected to complete intake assessments, safety planning, individual sessions, and to facilitate one group a day. This role is a 4-10s schedule with one weekend day.

Integrated Behavioral Health: This is an integrated care service delivery model to address problems identified during primary or specialty care visits that are negatively affecting the patient's medical concerns or psychological functioning. They will also provide consultation to colleagues about the role of mental health and illness in how to understand a patient's functioning in the medical environment.

Metropolitan Detention Center: MDC PSU Counselors, take crisis calls throughout the jail. Assess for all inmates needing mental health services upon arrival to the jail, provide clearances on housing units, assess for Suicidal Ideation. In addition, these clinicians provide individual therapy, run meetings with security weekly, and may do integrated care for those receiving methadone/Suboxone.

Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Increase Cell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition.

Licensure/Certification Requirements - CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position - Valid New Mexico Driver's License - Must obtain UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/i 60 days of position

-MDC Clearance

Multi-Systematic Therapy: Is an intensive community-based family service that provides family therapy in the home and incorporates all systems that affect the family including, but not exclusive to, school, legal and family's identified formal and non-formal support system. This clinic serves patients 12-17 years old to promote pro-social behaviors and reduce the risk of out of home placement.

Outpatient Psychotherapy Clinic: This outpatient clinic serves the adult and senior populations. We provide short-term evidence-based therapy through scheduled sessions and same-day walk-in appointments in an exciting and fast paced environment. We are looking for clinicians who thrive in a supportive, team-based environment and are passionate about providing accessible, high-quality care.

Pediatric and Adult Inpatient Units: Acute level of care in an inpatient unit for either children or adults due to danger to self, danger to others or due to grave disability. Treatment focus is on stabilization of symptoms, brief treatment modalities, medication interventions and discharge planning. This position works closely and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a milieu setting.

Programs for Children and Adolescents: This is an outpatient therapy clinic that provides therapy for ages 5-18. We are a generalist clinic that treats a wide range of mental health presentations. We offer group therapy services and partner with psychiatry. We offer training opportunities in a range of treatment modalities and offer weekly consultation to support treatment and staff wellness.

Young Adult Clinic: This clinic offers services for at risk youth ages 15-26. The YAC team utilizes psychotherapy, case management, peer support and psychiatry to empower and assist youth in overcoming mental health struggles by fostering independence in many aspects of life including school, employment, housing, financial independence, medical care, and socialization.

Department: Behavioral and Mental Health

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Title: Medical Assistant

Company: Oak Street Health

Role Description:

The purpose of a Medical Assistant at Oak Street Health is to gather all necessary medical information regarding our patients to ensure providers have the most accurate information available when making healthcare decisions.

Medical Assistants (MA) report to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist.  They are a vital element of our model and important members of our Care Teams. Being an MA at Oak Street Health requires high levels of flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. You will be expected to build relationships with Oak Street Health members. Medical Assistants will collaborate closely with their teammates to ensure an unmatched patient experience while driving clinical results.  As an MA you will accomplish this by assisting in the assessment of patients’ health conditions, through screenings and routine diagnostic testing performed during appointments.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure an efficient patient flow; room patients in a timely manner, complete vital signs, complete required screenings and complete medication reviews
• Inventory supplies and stock exam rooms
• Respond to patient requests for telephonic support (Lab results, faxing records to specialists, etc.)
• In accordance with state regulations, MAs may administer vaccinations, perform point of care tests including but not limited to: A1C, spirometry, EKGs, blood draws for lab testing, etc.
• Import required documents into EMR via scanning or PDF upload.  
• Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations
• Process orders for durable medical equipment
• Request medical records from external providers as required by the provider
• As required, conduct routine quality control checks including infection control measures, equipment, and checks for expired medication and supplies and/or assist in maintaining center lab
• Other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for
 

Required Qualifications:

• State or national certification (as required by state), or graduation from an accredited medical assistant course
• 1 year experience as a medical assistant
• CPR or BLS Certification
• Electronic Medical Record experience
• Computer skills:  Ability to quickly navigate and use multiple computer programs to include, but not limited to: Gmail, MS Word or Google Docs, Excel or Google Sheets, etc. 
• Proficiency in non-English languages as required by the center's demographics.
• US work authorization

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years in a Medical Assistant role
• Successful mastery of  the workflow in their previous MA position
• An appetite for expanded responsibilities, greater clinical experience, and a chance to truly make an impact in their patients’ lives

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience working with geriatric patients
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Other Skills:

• Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation

Anticipated Weekly Hours

Time Type

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit  anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/31/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Pay rates now starting at $14.50 dollars per hour!

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Ambercare is now offering current Caregivers the opportunity to move forward with their career, by becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant. Please contact the office to learn more about our Ambercare Caregiver to CNA Program.

If you are looking to be part of an amazing team, come and join Ambercare! We are immediately hiring Home Care Aides. This rewarding position provides consistent, flexible full time/part time hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative, industry leader.

If you have a drive to help others, and you are looking for a meaningful, fulfilling, independent career with an organization that encourages and supports your contribution, we invite you to join our team.

Duties:

• Assist with personal care
• Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation
• Transport client to appointments and daily errands
• Provide Companionship
• Encourage healthy lifestyle

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule - full time and part time available to fit your personal life.
• Referral Bonuses- Send your friends & family to work, too!
• Daily Pay
• Travel time paid between clients
• Full office support
• Free / Paid Trainings and Certifications
• Employee Appreciation events

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, or one year of in-home care services experience
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Reliable transportation.
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized

With over 20 years of experience, Ambercare provides Home Health Care and Personal Care Services for individuals and their families in the comfort of their own homes.

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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

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

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.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

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 from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

*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.

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• 
  
• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
  
• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
  
• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
  
• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
  
• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
  
• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
  
• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
  
• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
  
• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
  
• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
  
• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
  
• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
  
• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
  
• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
  
• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
  

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 customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
  
• Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens 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:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• 
  
• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
  
• Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
  
• Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.
  

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:

• 
  
• Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
  
• Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
  
• Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.
  

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.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

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

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including 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 in 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, and 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.

NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.