Jobs in Birmingham Michigan

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

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.

Intensive Care Coordinator (Wraparound)

Salary Range:$43,500.00 To $52,400.00 Annually

ABOUT OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES

Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit service organization serving our community and building brighter futures for more than 100 years. We proudly offer a continuum of prevention, education and treatment services that span the human life cycle.

OUR MISSION: Providing individuals and families the opportunity to build brighter futures.

OUR VISION: Communities of thriving individuals and families.

Between our strong commitment to our mission and a workplace culture that puts our staff first, we enrich the lives of those we serve, strengthen families, and build brighter futures for those we serve and those we employ.

WE KNOW CULTURE MATTERS…

We spend many hours of our day working. Workplace culture affects our well-being, how we feel about coming to work, and how we perform. Oakland Family Services prioritizes having a healthy, inclusive, equitable, and effective workplace culture. That’s why we proudly have twelve (12) defined cultural value statements that dictate how we operate. Cultural values are embedded into all we do and how we do it!

…MORE ABOUT OUR AWARD-WINNING CULTURE

• Our CEO wants to get to know staff personally and has an open-door policy. She hosts regular staff lunches and townhalls to answer questions.
• Open, honest, and transparent communication is celebrated.
• We practice giving the benefit of the doubt.
• We believe that feedback is the breakfast of champions! That’s why we have a staff suggestion program.
• We want our team members to feel valued. That’s why we have a staff recognition program.
• Having FUN is an important part of the job! We love hosting events such as staff recognition celebrations and luncheons, road rallies, seasonal parties, food truck lunches, ice cream days, surprise giveaways, spirit weeks, Bring Your Child to Work Day, cook off/bake off contests, and more.

ABOUT THE OPPORUNITY/WORK

The Intensive Care Coordinator in the Specialized Services for Youth department provides coordination using the Intensive Care Coordination with Wraparound (ICCW) model and assumes the responsibilities common to all direct service and administrative positions as described in the Agency Manual. The Intensive Care Coordinator will develop and use the various modalities of service offered by the agency. This position reports to the ICCW Supervisor in the Specialized Services for Youth department.

• Provides Intensive Care Coordination utilizing Wraparound fidelity to identify strengths, assess for needs, and develop plans with a caseload of youth and their families. These children and adolescents qualify for the highest level of care in the community per Community Mental Health guidelines and meet the eligibility for a Serious Emotional Disorder (SED).
• Provides services primarily in the home of the family, community or occasionally via tele-health, depending on the youth and family’s needs and as appropriate to the stage of ICCW, per the Medicaid provider manual requirements.
• Expect to work at minimum two evenings a week to accommodate school and work schedules of assigned families.
• Provide appropriate services, ICCW and/or Targeted Case Management (TCM), in accordance with Medicaid provider manual guidelines. Typical caseload size is 10-12 ICCW cases, with numbers changing depending on caseload mix (ICCW and TCM cases) and may be subject to change based on program and individual needs.
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate case data looking for individualized strengths and needs; develop an understanding of unique family situations and develop collaborative goals.
• Facilitate the team planning process and alter the plan as new strategies emerge.
• Work with the whole family; to have a good understanding of the family dynamics and how this may impact the identified youth.
• Empower individuals and families to advocate on their own behalf and utilize their natural support networks.
• Provide referrals or assistance within the social determinants of health, including physical health, cultural, employment, educational, social or financial needs.
• Maintain records in accordance with the Agency, accreditation, Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN), and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) standards and requirements. Maintain all records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) within timeframes required by OCHN and MDHHS.
• Coordinate cases with child and family team members including professional supports such as therapists, psychiatric staff, peer specialists, Community Living Supports (CLS)/respite providers, school staff, probation, courts, protective services, OCHN, physicians etc. as well as natural supports such as grandparents, neighbors, friends, etc. to build a well-rounded and comprehensive network of support to assist individuals and families in meeting their goals .
• Participate in required trainings in accordance with the requirements of the agency, state of Michigan, funders, OCHN and the MDHHS Medicaid provider manual.
• Perform the administrative tasks related to assigned caseload and other work assignments as required by the agency by effectively utilizing the various tools provided by the program and/or the electronic healthcare record system. This includes effective and efficient management of their individual caseload; completing documentation and responsibilities related to their caseload in adherence with OCHN and MDHHS protocols.
• Provide assistance, support and leadership to other staff members through consulting, teaching and other means as appropriate, and to coordinate program activities when assigned to do so.
• Operates as the primary case holder for SED-Waiver individuals, that includes conducting a comprehensive assessment of individuals’ non-treatment needs, developing case management aspects of Individual Plan of Service/Family Plan of Service (IPOS/FPOS), crisis planning, annual assessment, coordinating services on the IPOS/FPOS by linking individual/family with community based-services, coordinating with other service providers and assisting with care coordination out-of-home placements (ie. in-patient hospitals or Children’s Village) as appropriate.
• Responsible for incorporating principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in work processes and in job functions. Responsible for promoting a feeling of welcoming, belonging, and acceptance to all clients and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Does this Describe YOU?

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with children and families required.
• MDHHS ICCW Certification preferred, or willingness to complete certification within 90 days of hire.
• Have or develop significant understanding of clinical and non-clinical systems and resources in Oakland County, including courts, schools, Oakland County Health Department, MDHHS, Lighthouse, United Way, etc.
• Other special abilities, skills and credentials such as experience working in the Community Mental Health System, substance abuse qualifications, experience with youth with serious emotional disturbances, family systems work, trauma-informed care, delivery of home/community-based services and use of evidenced based models.
• Selected candidates for this position must possess a sensitivity to the diversity of the agency’s service population including (but not limited to) differences of culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and socioeconomic.
• Special abilities and skills necessary to perform the required tasks and that best meet the needs of the agency also will be considered. There may be some standards above that may be waived when compensating specifications or circumstances exist.
• Although employees have use of the Agency vehicle fleet to conduct business and are covered under our insurance, employees must provide documentation of personal vehicle liability insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person/ $300,000 per incident. Employees also must provide documentation of a valid driver’s license on an annual basis as well as proof of registration. In some instances, depending on the nature and frequency of driving, a chauffeur’s license must be obtained. (may obtain within sixty days of hire).

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

- Strong ROS/ROS2 experience

- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python

- Experience with SLAM, navigation stack, and sensor fusion

- Hands-on hardware integration experience

- Debugging in real-world environments

- Reinforcement learning

- Multi-robot systems (Swarm cases)

- Cloud integration (MQTT, telemetry)

- Manufacturing or warehouse automation exposure

Roles & Responsibilities

Robotics Engineers with strong hands-on expertise in ROS/ROS2 to build and deploy real-world Physical AI solutions in manufacturing and enterprise environments. This is a build-and-deploy role, not research-only.

Responsibilities:

- Develop robotic applications using ROS/ROS2

- Implement navigation, SLAM, perception, and autonomy

- Integrate sensors (LiDAR, IMU, depth cameras) and actuators

- Work with robotic arms, mobile robots, AGVs, or quadrupeds

- Deploy solutions on edge devices (Jetson or similar)

- Support simulation (Gazebo/Isaac)

- Collaborate with AI and platform teams for connected robotics use cases

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

- Experts who have deployed real robots (not just simulations)

- Strong system thinking and problem-solving mindset

- Ability to operate in fast-paced innovation environments

We are seeking a Senior Robotic Simulation Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in building high-fidelity simulation environments and synthetic data pipelines using NVIDIA Isaac Sim or similar.

In this role, you will directly contribute to the development of scalable, realistic virtual worlds that power the training and validation of robotic foundation models for perception, planning, and manipulation.

At GM’s manufacturing technology development team, you’ll work closely with robotics and AI teams within the Manufacturing Technology Development (MTD) team to create simulation scenes that replicate complex manufacturing environments, generate diverse synthetic datasets, and build robust data workflows that accelerate model development and deployment.

Key Responsibilities • Build and customize simulation scenes in Isaac Sim that accurately reflect real-world robotic tasks and factory layouts • Develop synthetic data generation pipelines, including randomized object placement, sensor simulation, and multi-modal annotations (RGB, depth, segmentation, point clouds) • Implement and maintain data processing workflows, ensuring data quality, traceability, and compatibility with ML training pipelines • Optimize simulation performance and realism, tuning physics parameters, asset fidelity, and rendering configurations for scalable experimentation • Collaborate with robotics engineers and ML scientists to align simulation outputs with model requirements and support sim2real transfer • Conduct hands-on testing and debugging, iterating on simulation setups and synthetic data strategies to improve model robustness • Document workflows and contribute to best practices, enabling reproducibility and knowledge sharing across teams Required Qualifications • MSc or PhD in Robotics, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, or related field • 3+ years of hands-on experience in robotics simulation, synthetic data generation, or virtual environment development • Proficiency with Isaac Sim, Omniverse, or similar simulation platforms • Strong programming skills in Python and C++, with experience in simulation APIs and data annotation tools • Familiarity with 3D vision, sensor modeling, and domain randomization techniques • Experience integrating simulation outputs into ML pipelines for training and evaluation Preferred Qualifications • Experience with robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2, MoveIt, Nav2) • Experience with robotics simulation platforms (e.g., IsaacSim, MoJoCo, Gazebo) or Game engine (e.g., Unreal, Unity) • Background in industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, or robotic manipulation • Publications or contributions in simulation, synthetic data, or robotics venues (e.g.

ICRA, RSS, CVPR) • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices such as Bash, Github, Bazel, Docker