Jobs in Barberton Summit County, OH

The HR Manager is a business partner to plant leadership, accountable for building a high‑engagement culture, improving retention, and ensuring the site has the talent and capabilities to meet production, safety, quality, and delivery goals. This role leads strategic hiring, positive employee relations, and end‑to‑end talent development while maintaining compliance and strong HR operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Retention & Positive Employee Relations

• Design and execute a site retention strategy with measurable goals (e.g., reduce first‑year turnover, improve engagement and stay interview completion).
• Build manager capability in day‑to‑day people leadership (coaching, recognition, performance feedback, attendance management).
• Lead engagement initiatives: pulse surveys, action planning, listening sessions, skip‑level meetings, and frontline recognition programs.
• Proactively address employee concerns; resolve conflicts and complaints promptly and fairly.
• Maintain a visible floor presence across shifts; cultivate trust and open communication with hourly and salaried employees.
• Partner with EHS and Operations to reinforce a culture of safety, inclusion, and respect.

Strategic Hiring & Workforce Planning

• Lead full‑cycle recruitment for hourly production roles, skilled trades, and key salaried positions; ensure high‑velocity, high‑quality hiring to meet staffing plans across shifts.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning (headcount modeling, shift coverage, seasonal/volume ramps, and skill mix).
• Implement sourcing strategies for hard‑to‑fill roles (skilled trades, maintenance, CNC/automation) including community partnerships, veteran pipelines, and technical schools.

Talent Development, Capability Building & Succession

• Implement onboarding that accelerates time‑to‑proficiency and first‑year retention; ensure job‑specific training is standardized and effective.
• Facilitate performance management (goal setting, coaching, calibration, development plans).
• Build supervisor/lead training on people leadership, attendance, documentation, conflict resolution, and labor/employee relations basics.

HR Operations, Policy & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal/state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, NLRA, OSHA) and company policies.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions with fairness, confidentiality, and risk awareness; maintain accurate case documentation.
• Administer benefits, leaves, accommodations, workers’ compensation, and attendance programs with consistency and care.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and personnel files; ensure audit readiness.
• Support compensation and pay practices (market data, internal equity, progression frameworks for hourly roles).

HR Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Use data (turnover, absenteeism, overtime, labor cost, engagement) to diagnose issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Track and communicate progress on retention, hiring, and development metrics to plant leadership.
• Apply Lean/CI principles to HR processes (e.g., shorten hiring cycle time, standardize onboarding, reduce rework).

Leadership & Culture

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) practices that strengthen team performance and innovation.
• Model the company’s values and hold leaders accountable for people‑first behaviors.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience; 2+ years supporting a manufacturing or similar 24/7 operations environment.
• Demonstrated success improving retention and employee engagement.
• Experience with high‑volume, hourly hiring and skilled trades recruiting.
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices; experience conducting investigations.
• Proficiency with HRIS/ATS and Excel; comfort with data and metrics.

Preferred

• Experience in a union environment (grievances, contract administration) or demonstrated depth in non‑union positive employee relations.
• Certifications: SHRM‑CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR.
• Lean/CI exposure; facilitation or coaching credentials a plus.

The Assistant in Training (AIT) and Assistant Manager position's primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, \"to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.\" Additionally, AIT and Assistant Managers perform a variety of sales, merchandising and operational tasks assigned by store management (e.g., cashiering, merchandise display and pulls, register procedures, and routine cleaning of facilities). Work directly with the Store Manager and Leadership Team to develop sales, recruit new Teammates and provide leadership. The AIT and Assistant Manager will also share responsibility for training and motivating Teammates and act as the Store Manager in their absence. The Assistant Manager Position is a progression from the AIT position and therefore includes additional high level duties that are specific to that position, though the majority of job duties and responsibilities are shared.

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sales Generation and Guest Service

• Greet Guests with a friendly, engaging attitude, and is consistently prepared to provide legendary service to each Guest
• Eager and assertive to answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on Guest needs and desires
• Anticipate and fulfill Guest's needs by suggesting additional items and creating a wardrobing experience
• Demonstrate product utilizing product knowledge and sales education, consistently sharing that knowledge and education with Team
• Maintain and share knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
• Remain consistent on personal sales, as well as looking for opportunities to impact Teammates' presentations with the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG)
• Achieve personal sales-per-hour, average sales and total net sales goals set by Store Management
• Provide legendary service throughout the store in these top four areas: Front 5, sales floor, fitting rooms, and the register area
• Knowledgeable of all exchange and return procedures for Guests and exhibit the ability to turn into a showmanship opportunity
• Fill out and effectively use the Sales Presentation Guide (SPG) daily to accomplish goals
• Meets or above performance standards in all Buckle business builders and guest loyalty including fit appointments, Buckle credit card and guest connect.
• Investigate and navigate how to expand Guest selection through inventory Manager, advanced product search, iPad apps, etc.
• Maintain and build good Guest relationships to develop a client based business
• Lead by example with a high level of showmanship, excellent customer service and attentiveness
• Recognize and communicate Guest Levels with the Team
• Passion to ask business driven and showmanship questions often to Manager, Team Leaders and all Teammates
• Coachable; consistently welcomes feedback from Manager to improve sales presentations
• Consistently perform leadership actions and maintain high standards, whether or not the Manager is present
• Plan sales goals with Store Manager
• Demonstrate ownership of store's sales performance (Sales, Average sale, Business builders, Denim)
• Passion for product education and showmanship to create results

Teammate Recruiting, Training and Development

• Consistently recognize recruiting opportunities by utilizing Jobs & Careers cards, email referrals and Teammate Recommend
• Coach and create relationships through Guest Loyalty and Guest Preferred
• Develop skills and assist in leading, directing, motivating and educating new Teammates to meet and achieve Buckle's accountability, shift orientation, Loss Prevention and sales presentation standards on a daily basis
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times creating a positive floor culture
• Demonstrate personal dress code to encourage and coach the latest fashion in all Teammates and Team Leaders
• Participate effectively in daily setup, training, impacting and reviewing while effectively utilizing the Performance Tracker
• Motivate Teammates to initiate and complete daily tasks set by Store Management
• Personal passion to demonstrate, coach, and influence results of denim showmanship and denim fit cards through Teammates and Guests
• Create and develop results in your department and balance all DM actions within your segment as well as completing the mid-week check in
• Execute actions from department calendars and track on the Weekly Delegation Worksheet
• Demonstrate leadership actions during segments
• Demonstrate how to get the Guest involved with product
• Be vocal and continuously update fellow leader and Team
• Responsible for asking for and remembering Guest names
• Ability to effectively understand and show the merchandise of both the Gals and Guys' sides to benefit the Team and Guests
• Partner with Store Manager to pick store's education focus and help delegate and implement focus all week
• Help execute all segments to support business goals
• Assist Store Manager in Recruitment of all store staffing needs
• Understand how to explain pay and Buckle Benefits
• Responsible for keeping up to date with contact list and adding top talent on the team consistently
• Execution/training on Leadership playbook
• Accountability of all characteristic pieces
• SPG Teammate/leader training shifts
• Responsible for training and coaching with manager on all non-sales positions
• Assertive to execute actions with constantly changing sales focuses
• Ability to identify and follow through on all Teammate training needs

Visual Merchandise Management

• Own and influence product through zone ownership, exhibiting the ability to recognize and assign Zones and projects to Teammates daily with a specific learning goal in mind
• Ability to execute and demonstrate all new tools and videos that apply to zone ownership and take initiative in knowing and executing zone ownership questions
• Partner with Store Manager to delegate, demonstrate, and review all 4 zones
• Confirm Teammates are following through with Visual Standards, Visual library and Weekly Visual Checklist throughout their shift with a sense of urgency and accountability
• Show aptitude in recognizing merchandising opportunities from freight to floor and life cycle of product, communicating recommendations and solutions to Store Manager
• Give informational and influential store tours
• Ensure sales floor is consistently sized and new freight is appropriately displayed
• Exhibit ability to create changes to improve store's overall performance via Performance Tracker
• Ability to foresee and anticipate changes in product and act independently to improve overall visual results
• Responsible for visual standards on floor and backroom

Operations

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends, and the day of/day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based upon store and business needs
• Understand and utilize planner including completion of Opening and Closing Checklists
• Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations
• Follow all Loss Prevention guidelines, including daily bag and purse checks
• Ability to execute and teach all Point of Sale (\"POS\") procedures
• Appropriately handle calls from Corporate Office
• Maintain positive attitude when dealing with challenging situations that involve Guests or Teammates
• Understand and execute all policies regarding payments, returns, exchanges and Loss Prevention practices
• Ability to navigate and execute all tools on the home page
• Knowledge and ability to give guidance and feedback to all non-sales positions
• Complete all scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed
• Consistently maintain a clean, organized and shoppable store to fulfill Buckle's mission statement
• Provide feedback to Store Manager and Leadership Team regarding merchandise handling concerns
• Communicate any policy violations and Teammate or Guest concerns to Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources in a timely, confidential manner

• Works as a team, which requires that each person be in the right place at the right time.
• Follows established work practices and procedures to ensure quality of work.
• Basic knowledge of shop tools, drills and equipment in the area(s) being trained/ qualified.
• Able to follow instructions with direction.
• Assemble various large off-road brakes, clutches, gear boxes and torsional couplings.
• Basic knowledge of measuring equipment; tape measure, calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications, SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, with assistance if necessary.
• Problem solving involving a few concrete variables in standardized situation.
• Basic testing of product under direction.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1-year related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

About the Position:

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Punch-Out Technician to join our construction team. You will be responsible for completing final repairs, adjustments, and touch-ups on newly built homes before the final walkthrough and closing.

This is a hands-on role for someone who knows their way around carpentry, drywall, paint, trim, hardware installation, and minor repairs basically, the finishing touches that make a house move-in ready.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete punch lists provided by site supervisors or superintendents
• Perform repairs including drywall patches, touch-up painting, caulking, adjusting doors and windows, fixing trim, etc.
• Install or adjust hardware (e.g., door handles, towel bars, cabinet hinges)
• Ensure homes are clean and presentable for final walkthrough
• Communicate with supervisors regarding issues, materials, or delays
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older
• Valid driver's license

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of this role is to sell new contracts for sprinkler systems. The employee will be responsible for bidding contract work, creating job schedules, coordinating the delivery of tools, identifying and managing the personnel assigned to each project, and tracking labor efficiency. In addition, the individual will be responsible for representing the company at job progress meetings and initiating change orders. This position reports directly to the VP of Sprinkler Operations.

This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast paced multi-tasked environment with a focus towards sales, prospecting for new clients, and customer service. It will require travel to potential/existing customer sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sell new and used sprinkler system services to new and existing customers.
• Learn, understand, and interpret local, state, and national building fire codes to identify compliance issues at customer facilities and recommend solutions.
• Perform customer surveys as required/requested.
• Obtain all licensing required to perform job function, as applicable.
• Obtain manufacturers’ certifications required to perform job function, as applicable.
• Complete proper scheduling and execution of monthly calls as assigned by management.
• Responsible for providing excellent customer service and maintaining customer retention.
• Execute all Company processes and complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accurately define project requirements.
• Create job schedules and coordinate the delivery of tools to the project site.
• Identify and manage the personnel assigned to each project and track their labor efficiency.
• Attend job progress meetings, initiate change orders and contract progress billings.
• Estimate remaining “cost-to-complete” for monthly NIP reporting.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned projects so that they are completed on time and on budget.
• Work with clients to brainstorm creative solutions to their problems and to ensure their needs are met through our customized solutions
• Manage projects following established guidelines that ensure they are completed as efficiently as possible.
• Communicate with team members regarding project needs.
• Read and analyzing job cost reports taking appropriate action as needed.
• Respond to inquiries from the senior management team in timely manner.
• Assist with collections as required.
• Read architectural drawings and determine proper sprinkler system locations for new construction and remodel projects.
• Travel to customer and job sites as needed.
• Maintain frequent communication with VP of Sprinkler Operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years’ of sales experience selling services is required.
• Ability to read job specifications to determine the proper use of products is required.
• NICET LEVEL III certification required.
• Proven knowledge of NFPA 13 is required.
• Ability to maintain a positive work environment is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications is required.
• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent organizational skills is required.
• Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

Growing manufacturing company in Northeast Ohio has a terrific opportunity available for a Sr.

Manufacturing Engineer.

This is a hands on position involved in manufacturing, process improvement, tooling, design, manufacturing trials, production support and process optimization.

Requirements: BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent hands on experience.

Must have at least 7 years of experience in engineering.

Experience in plastics, extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, or thermoplastics would be a plus.

This position offers a very competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits.

The Medical Review Specialist is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting medical documentation to support eligibility determinations and alternative treatment evaluations in alignment with Christian Healthcare Ministries’ guidelines and values. This role exists to ensure medical review decisions are accurate, evidence-based, and applied consistently while maintaining compassion and clarity in member interactions.

At the highest level, the Medical Review Specialist focuses on clinical analysis, guideline interpretation, and professional judgment, supporting sound decision-making that upholds CHM’s mission, stewardship, and commitment to member care.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Compensation based on experience.
• Faith and purpose-based career opportunity!
• Fully paid health benefits
• Retirement and Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays PLUS birthday
• Lunch is provided DAILY.
• Professional Development
• Paid Training

PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES

• Review and analyze complex medical records to assess eligibility, appropriateness of services, and alignment with CHM medical guidelines.
• Apply clinical judgment and established criteria to support consistent, evidence-based eligibility determinations.
• Conduct medical literature reviews and research to support recommendations, alternative treatment considerations, and guideline application.
• Collaborate with the Eligibility Review Supervisor, Medical Director, and Medical Review leadership to ensure alignment and consistency in medical review decisions.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with members and internal teams regarding medical review outcomes, addressing questions and concerns professionally.
• De-escalate sensitive or emotionally charged interactions while maintaining CHM standards and values.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medical review findings, rationale, and decisions within CHM systems.
• Stay current on medical research, industry standards, and regulatory considerations relevant to medical review activities.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in all handling of protected health information.

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Medical analysis and critical thinking – Interpret complex medical information and applies clinical reasoning.
• Evidence-based decision making – Utilizes research and guidelines to support review outcomes.
• Clear and compassionate communication – Explains medical determinations in an understandable and empathetic manner.
• Case management and prioritization – Manages multiple cases while meeting accuracy and timeliness standards.
• Documentation and compliance – Maintain thorough, accurate records aligned with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with leadership, medical reviewers, and cross-functional teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & CONSIDERATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field (e.g., nursing, health sciences, biology) preferred.
• Equivalent clinical or medical review experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

• Prior experience in medical record review, utilization review, clinical review, or a related healthcare role preferred.
• Experience applying medical guidelines or clinical criteria to eligibility or treatment determinations strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and protected health information handling required.
• Experience working with EMR/EHR systems, medical coding, or health information systems is a plus.

Certifications

• No certifications required at time of hire.
• Clinical licensure or healthcare-related certifications (e.g., RN, LPN, CPC) are a plus but not required.

About Christian Healthcare Ministries

Founded in 1981, Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) is a health care sharing ministry for Christians. CHM is a nonprofit, voluntary cost-sharing ministry through which participating Christians meet each other’s medical bills. The mission of CHM is to glorify God, show Christian love, and experience God’s presence as Christians share each other’s medical bills.

Supply Chain Specialist (Office)

Akron, Ohio - Brecksville

$60,000 - $80,000 + Overtime + 401(k)+ PTO + Management Training + Career Progression + Great Company Package

Are you a Supply Chain professional ready to step into a supervisory role with a billion-dollar manufacturer offering clear career progression, structured development, and real long-term growth?

On offer is a highly autonomous position that will allow you to utilize your technical knowledge and SCM experience, whilst being given on the job training on management to improve your skillset and shape you as a task expert!

This organization is entering a significant phase of strategic growth and investment, expanding its Supply Chain and Logistics function to support increased demand across multiple networks.

As part of this expansion, they are seeking a high-caliber logistics professional to take ownership of critical logistics operations within a complex, fast-moving environment. You will play a key role in optimizing network performance, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring seamless coordination across systems.

The position requires strong logistics experience, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and hands-on SAP expertise to manage data, reporting, and cross-functional workflows at scale.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an ambitious Supply Chain Specialist ready to step into a more influential role within a highly successful, growth-focused organization that prioritizes internal progression, leadership development, and long-term career advancement.

The Role:

• Leading and optimizing SCM operations to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Analyzing data, working with ERP software and Microsoft Excel
• Managing and coordinating transportation, warehousing, and inventory activities from an office.

The Person:

• Organized individual with Proven experience working within logistics and data
• Proficiency in logistics software and tools.
• Office based logistics background

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. 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 eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. 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 such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or 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

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. 

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. 

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 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)