Information Technology Jobs in Bothell King County, WA

Role Summary

BrickRed Systems is seeking an experienced QA Engineer specializing in testing LLM agents and AI-driven workflows. This role focuses on evaluating agentic behavior, safety, reliability, grounding, automation quality, and deterministic vs. non-deterministic outcomes across advanced AI pipelines. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and AI research.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies for LLM agents, agentic workflows, multi-step planners, and tool-using AI systems
• Implement Eval-Loops for continuous, automated evaluation of model performance, drift, consistency, and safety
• Build and maintain Golden Datasets to benchmark model accuracy, grounding, and regression behavior
• Use hill‑climbing evaluation techniques to iteratively improve prompts, policies, and model outputs
• Evaluate and test safety shield models (e.g., ShieldGemma) for content filtering, policy enforcement, and guardrail robustness
• Perform adversarial testing against hallucinations, ungrounded responses, safety violations, and reasoning failures
• Develop automation harnesses using Python, REST APIs, LangChain, PromptFlow, and LLM evaluation frameworks
• Assess agent behaviors across variations in prompts, contexts, tools, and reasoning paths
• Analyze responses for factuality, coherence, instruction-following, policy adherence, and chain-of-thought integrity (when applicable)
• Document findings, build structured bug taxonomies, and partner with engineering teams to resolve issues
• Drive improvements in reliability, latency, determinism, and consistent execution of multi-step agent behaviors

Required Technical Skills

• Strong QA experience (manual + automation) with AI/ML, LLMs, or agentic systems
• Hands-on experience with Python, automation frameworks, evaluation scripts, REST/JSON APIs
• Familiarity with LLM platforms (Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, etc.)
• Experience with evaluation frameworks such as:
• PromptFlow evaluations
• DeepEval / Ragas / Trulens
• LangChain LCEL evaluations
• Custom scoring functions for grounding, correctness, toxicity, etc.
• Experience using or testing safety-shield models (e.g., ShieldGemma or similar)
• Understanding of techniques such as:
• Hill climbing optimization
• Agent loop testing
• Determinism scoring
• Self-reflection / self-correction evaluation
• Guardrail stress testing
• Scenario-based reasoning tests
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for non-deterministic system behavior
• Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills

About Brickred Systems:

Brickred Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. Brickred Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence.

With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

Role: Windows Tool Developer – Security Team/Windows System Engineer

Work location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:

Client is looking for highly motivated Windows Systems Tool Developer or Windows Systems Engineer with deep understanding of Windows internal systems and kernel to develop security/encryption based tools for a leading OS Hitech company.

Key Responsibilities:

• System debug windows applications on different targets and identify defects and track them to closure.
• Debug Windows OS on different targets for functionality based on requirement specifications. Investigate, remediate and report defects or issues.
• Maintains defect database and generates defect reports
• Create test cases for software functionality and compatibility
• Maintain records of test scenarios and results
• Windows tool development (test automation tool development)
• Debug source code "

What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position?

• Deep understanding of Windows Internals, system architecture and kernel
• Familiarity with Windows platform level debug Symbol files or PDB files and the process of generating and managing debug symbols
• Prior experience of security analysis in multi-tier enterprise/web applications
• Experience with Windows Debugging using tools like WinDbg
• C++, C#, Microsoft PowerShell,
• Has done certifications in (ISC)2, ISACA.
• Has experience in understanding of IT Security Compliances, Information Systems Security & Privacy.
• Has good Experience in designing Threat Model and identifying security risks.
• Anyone with a CVE (information security vulnerabilities and exposures) or publically disclosed bug
• Windows Patches & Security Updates validation for FIPS 140 evaluation
• Familiar with azure based tools, TFS, VSTS, VSO
• Tool Development (predominantly test automation tools).
• Debugging source code
• Comfortable working in a Microsoft Windows environment, web-based applications, and dealing with hardware and software compatibility issues.
• Excellent analytical and fault isolation skills
• Versatile team player with excellent presentation, communication and inter personal skills
• Experience in defect tracking "

What are the Optional skills and skill proficiencies for this position?

• NIST ACVP (Automated Cryptographic Validation Protocol) experience
• Knowledge of Trusted Platform Module
• Exposure to Linux systems and internals will be a big plus
• Experience working with Microsoft in Security Team "

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Position: Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Bellevue, WA (Onsite)

Candidate needs to be on W2 for contract role

Exp: 4-8 years

Key Points: CI/CD pipelines, AWS, Hipaa, Cost optimization

What You Will Do:

• Primary Focus: Cloud architecture, laC, networking, security, and production reliability.
• Must Have: Deep AWS experience, Terraform/CloudFormation CI/CD pipelines.
• Operational Skills: Monitoring/observability (Grafana), incident response, runbooks, cost optimization. Security & Compliance: IAM, secrets management, network security, experience with compliance controls (HIPAA/GDPR) where applicable.
• Deliverables: Reproducible laC, architecture diagrams, deployment automation, SRE playbooks.

What You Will Bring:

• High-impact role with visibility across engineering and product.
• Opportunity to lead large-scale frontend initiatives from architecture to launch.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented engineering culture.
• Opportunity to convert to full time with the client.

Title: AI Architect

Location- Redmond, WA

Contract

We’re looking for a AI Architect to design and scale enterprise grade AI agents and LLM powered systems for real world use cases across automation, analytics, and developer productivity.

What you’ll do

• Architect and build AI agents & multi agent systems using Python
• Design Copilot style solutions leveraging Microsoft Copilot ecosystem
• Implement LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering, tools & evaluation frameworks
• Define end to end AI architecture with focus on scale, security & reliability
• Build and operate MLOps pipelines (CI/CD, monitoring, retraining)
• Integrate enterprise systems using MCP (Model Context Protocol)

What we’re looking for

• 9+ years in Software / Platform Engineering
• 2–3+ years hands on with Applied AI, LLMs, and AI agents
• Strong Python and system design skills
• Experience with Azure AI / Azure OpenAI / Azure Foundry
• Exposure to GitHub Copilot, vector DBs, Docker, AKS/Kubernetes

Processes member orders and collects payment while providing a high level of member service.

Performs cleanup, department setup and closing tasks as necessary.

For additional information about pay ranges, click here.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits (medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance), health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), and stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place.

We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.

Find your future with us.The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Software Engineer–Systems (Mid-Level or Lead) to support our Environmental Control Systems (ECS) Software team l o cated in Everett, Washington.

This position will focus on supporting Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Software Engineering organization.This role is paramount in ensuring that our aircraft not only meet but exceed the rigorous safety standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The Lead Software Certification Engineer will play a vital role in fostering a culture of safety and excellence, making significant contributions to the certification process that underpins the trust of our customers and the flying public.As a member of this team, you have the autonomy and responsibility to work with programs to assure the process for developing, controlling, and verifying software products is planned and executed, effectively improving the quality of our software products – whether developed by Boeing or provided by suppliers.

The Lead Software Certification Engineer will have a broad technical background and extensive experience in the software development life cycle .

The position will require strong leadership, analytical skills, teamwork, and excellent communication skills.

The lead role is responsible for identifying resource requirements and assigning responsibility for specific work, including deadlines and performance expectations to the team.

This role is crucial in ensuring that our aircraft not only meet the regulatory standards set by the FAA but also embody the highest levels of safety and reliability.Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level and Lead Level Software Engineers.

Position Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of engineers focused on the certification of design, analysis, and testing of aircraft systems and components, with an unwavering commitment to safety.

Lead process improvement activities and work with leadership team to establish process improvement goals.

Leads development of program specific software certification requirements for flow down to suppliers.

Lead and monitor project progress and performance, ensuring that engineering solutions are delivered on time and meet all safety and certification milestones.

Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and reviews translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.

Develop and implement engineering strategies that emphasize safety and reliability, aligning with Boeing's commitment to delivering the highest quality aircraft .

Cultivate a safety-first mindset.

Serve as the primary liaison for FAA representatives, facilitating transparent communication and collaboration throughout the certification journey.

Collaborate closely with the FAA to navigate the complex certification process, ensuring that all aircraft designs comply with stringent regulatory requirements and safety standards.

Oversee the preparation and submission of comprehensive technical documentation required for FAA certification, ensuring that all materials reflect the highest standards of accuracy and thoroughness.

Mentor and develop engineering staff, instilling a deep understanding of safety protocols and certification processes to enhance their professional growth and technical expertise .

Analyze and resolve complex engineering challenges with a focus on safety, leveraging data-driven decision-making and industry best practices.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): 3+ years of experience in leading embedded software development, verification, or compliance finding activities.

3 + years of experience in RTCA DO-178(B/C) Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification.

5 + years of experience in working with software development life cycle process.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

L evel 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 5 + years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Current Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist.

Experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and best agile software engineering practices.

Experience lead ing software development projects, including activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.

Experience lead

Looking for a 10+ years of experience in full stack software development, including front-end, back-end, and database technologies in Bothell, WA and its an onsite role.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field preferred
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks such as Python, JavaScript, Java, Next JS, Node.js, React js
• Strong working experience with GenAI, LLM Models, MCP, Vector DB, RAG, Vertex AI, Agentic AI frameworks like NGA, ADK or LangChain/LangGraph, creating AI agents.
• Strong experience with Cloud platforms like GCP, Azure or AWS and cloud technologies like OpenStack, Terraform, Ansible or Chef
• Experience working with LLM observability, analytics, evaluations, testing and annotation using tools like LangSmith, LangFuse, Streamlit, Arize or similar tools.
• Strong experience working with AI/ML development
• Strong experience working with Databases like Cassandra, MongoDB or similar.
• Strong understanding and working experience of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, Caching and related technologies
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git, and experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, Maven, Nexus, JFrog or Sonar
• Strong experience in Unit and Function testing using Junit, Mockito/JMock, Selenium, Robot, Cucumber, SoapUI or Postman
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and providing technical leadership to other engineers.

• Nice to have skills:
• Google CCAI platform (DialogFlow), Vertex AI, Graph QL, BigQuery, Conversation Graph, LLM as Judge

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.

February 2026 Update GL-5/7 grade levels

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector (Entry Level)

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 NOTICED: 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) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

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

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

How to Apply:

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

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

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

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