Information Technology Jobs in Crofton, MD

AGE Solutions is looking for a Senior Cyber Cloud Assessment Engineer to join our team in support of an upcoming cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for performing analysis, conducting independent validations of assessments, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) for authorized CSPs and CSOs.

Individuals in this role must be available to work full-time on-site at Ft. Meade, MD.

Responsibilities Include:

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• Conduct cybersecurity assessments and validations of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Provisional Authorization (PA) process.
  
• Evaluate Cloud Service Provider (CSP) documentation packages following government guidance and procedures, including key artifacts such as the Cloud Architecture Diagram, System Security Plan (SSP), SSP Addendum, Readiness Assessment Report (RAR), System Architecture, Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and associated Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
  
• Review, analyze, and process additional documents including Change Requests, Extension Requests, Deviation Requests, Whitelist Requests, Corrective Action Plans, templates, process guide approvals, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) artifacts for existing Provisional Authorizations.
  
• Prepare and deliver up to 30 Cloud Security Assessment Packages annually, each including validated cybersecurity controls, certifier recommendations, and a statement of residual risk.
  
• Participate in technical kickoff meetings and review preliminary documentation to assess a CSP's readiness posture.
  
• Analyze and provide detailed feedback on CSP submissions such as the RAR, SAP, SSP, and architectural diagrams.
  
• Assess and document the operational impact of authorizations, changes, and vulnerabilities on the CSP environment.
  
• Develop Cloud Security Assessment Packages in accordance with established guidelines, including the SAR, POA&M, and any Deviation Requests.
  
• Draft Authorization Recommendation Memoranda outlining CSO compliance with DoD cybersecurity controls, residual risks, and technical findings.
  
• Prepare formal DoD Provisional Authorization memoranda, detailing authorization length, CSO boundary, services provided, operating conditions, DoD usage considerations, and follow-on activities.
  
• Validate CSO controls within eMASS or other government-provided Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools; ensure accurate tracking in the Mission Status Report (MSR).
  
• Review and verify the Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM), ensuring proper control inheritance is reflected in eMASS/GRC systems.
  
• Upload authorization conditions as system-level POA&Ms in eMASS and monitor their resolution.
  
• Organize and associate all received documentation with applicable security controls within eMASS.
  
• Maintain and update the DoD Cloud Process Guide, including all checklists, templates, forms, and guidance documents.
  
• Assist in developing internal requirements and how-to guides for assessors conducting CSP validations.
  
• Document and refine assessment procedures and validation best practices to align with DoDI 8510.01 and the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
  
• Contribute to the ongoing development and annual updates of the DoD Cloud Assessment Process Guides as requested by the Government.
  

Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
  
• Eight (8) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
  
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
• DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level III certification
  
• Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
  
• Solid understanding of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoDI 8510.01, and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
  
• Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
  
• Hands-on experience with eMASS or other government-provided GRC tools
  
• Familiarity with cloud security documentation, including SSPs, SARs, RARs, and POA&Ms
  
• Ability to analyze complex cloud architectures and provide accurate risk assessments
  
• Strong technical writing and communication skills to produce security assessment reports and formal recommendations
  
• Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of Ft. Meade, MD in order to work onsite full time.
  

Compensation: $110,000+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 
  
• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

AGE Solutions is looking for a Cyber Cloud Assessment Engineer to join our team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for performing analysis, conducting independent validations of assessments, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) for authorized CSPs and CSOs.

Individuals in this role must be available to work full-time on-site at Ft. Meade, MD.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 
  
• Conduct cybersecurity assessments and validations of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in support of the DoD Provisional Authorization (PA) process
  
• Prepare 30 Cloud Security Assessment Packages per year, including validated cybersecurity controls, certifier's recommendations, and residual risk statements
  
• Review Cloud Service Provider (CSP) documentation packages, including architectural diagrams, System Security Plans (SSP) with Addendums, Readiness Assessment Reports (RAR), Security Assessment Plans (SAP), and Security Assessment Reports (SAR)
  
• Evaluate supporting materials such as POA&Ms, Change Requests, Extension and Deviation Requests, Whitelist Requests, Corrective Action Plans, and applicable templates, checklists, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) artifacts
  
• Attend technical kickoff meetings to evaluate and document the CSP's security posture and readiness for assessment
  
• Analyze and provide feedback on assessment documentation, including the RAR, SAP, SSP, and system architecture diagrams
  
• Identify and document the operational impact of security authorizations, changes, or identified vulnerabilities within the CSP's environment
  
• Develop complete Cloud Security Assessment Packages in accordance with DoD standards, ensuring inclusion of SARs, POA&Ms, and Deviation Requests
  
• Create authorization recommendation memorandums summarizing compliance with DoD cybersecurity controls, technical evaluation results, and residual risk considerations
  
• Draft DoD PA memorandums outlining CSO boundary definitions, service offerings, authorization duration, terms and conditions, DoD usage considerations, and follow-on actions
  
• Validate implementation of CSO controls within eMASS or a government-provided GRC platform, and log assessment completion in the Mission Security Review (MSR)
  
• Review the Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM) and ensure correct inheritance mapping within eMASS or the designated GRC tool
  
• Enter all authorization conditions into eMASS as system-level POA&Ms and monitor for timely resolution
  
• Upload and associate all CSP documentation with applicable security controls in eMASS or the appropriate system of record
  
• Track and manage all CSO-related data using the Team Lead Resource (TLR) Assessment Database
  
• Maintain and update the DoD Cloud Process Guide and associated templates, forms, checklists, and documentation
  
• Contribute to the development of internal instructions, how-to guides, and reference material to support consistent assessor workflows
  
• Ensure assessment activities are conducted in compliance with DoDI 8510.01 and the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
  
• Document assessment methodologies and validation best practices to continuously improve assessment accuracy, consistency, and process efficiency
  
• Support the ongoing development and annual updates of the DoD Cloud Assessment Process Guides in alignment with evolving policy and government directives
  

Requirements:

• 
  
• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
  
• Five (5) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
  
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
• DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
  
• Working knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoDI 8510.01
  
• Familiarity with the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) and associated cloud security policies
  
• Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
  
• Experience conducting security assessments and developing security documentation (e.g., SSP, SAR, POA&M, SAP)
  
• Proficiency with eMASS or equivalent Government Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools
  
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply NIST SP 800-53 security controls in cloud environments
  
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly
  
• Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of Ft. Meade, MD in order to work onsite full-time.
  

Work Environment:

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• Must be able to sit for long periods
  

Compensation: $85,000+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 
  
• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

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.

Job title: Cyber Watch Officer (aka Soc Analyst)

Location: Fort Meade, MD 20755

Clearance: TS with SCI eligibility

Onsite: 5-days per week

Contract Type: 6 Months Contract to Perm

Start Date: ASAP

Cert: IAT Level II or higher certification (ex: Security+)

Salary Range: $130K-$150K (depending on Years of experience)

Day-to-Day

Our employer is looking for a SOC Analyst to sit at Fort Meade. This candidate will be responsible for interacting with the government customer and being their first line of defense regarding any cyber threats. This person should have outstanding customer service skills and basic knowledge in cyber using SIEM tools to monitor the network for malicious activity. This person will be ensuring its overall health through 24/7 monitoring, directing, controlling, coordination, de-conflicting, synchronizing, and reporting the status to other staff.

Desired Skills and Experience

• TS with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor degree and 4-12 YOE (above)
• DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC needed for submission to opening!
• Experience monitoring the network for malicious activity using SIEM Tool like Wireshark, Splunk, Arcsight, Snort, Fireeye, PCAP, etc
• Knowledge of Cyber Incident Handling/Triage ( preparation, detection/analysis, containment, and post incident events)
• Experience creating reports and briefing senior leaders on current cyber threats affecting networks through the use of IDS tools.

Shifts: (Openings for each team are available)

• Team 2 (Mon-Thu 1300-2300)
• Team 3 (Mon-Thu 2100-0700)
• Team 4 (Fri - Sun
• Team 5 (Fri - Sun 1620 - 0540)

Job Type

Full-time

InstallNet International | Bowie, MD | Hybrid/Office-Based + 20-30% Travel

We're looking for a Project Manager who owns projects from start to finish.

At InstallNet, we believe the best outcomes come from teams where people genuinely care about the impact they create. Our clients trust us to deliver exceptional experiences, and that starts with our team. If you're someone who sees problems as opportunities, builds relationships based on integrity, and takes pride in doing things the right way, this role is built for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead projects from quote through closeout as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts
• Develop competitive, well-reasoned budgets and win projects through direct customer conversations
• Coordinate vendors, logistics, and field execution to deliver on-time, on-budget projects
• Provide planning calls, daily updates, and timely issue resolution to maintain customer trust
• Ensure every project meets our standards for safety, quality, and professionalism
• Travel to job sites and customer locations to support projects and build industry knowledge

Your First 6 Months

• Ramp up with a structured plan and direct support from your Team Lead
• Maintain assigned and new customer project opportunities
• Maintain 24-hour quote turnaround times
• Achieve positive customer NPS scores
• Build lasting relationships with assigned accounts
• Clear expectations because we believe in setting people up to succeed

What We're Lookng For

• At least 1 year of project management or related field experience (2+ years preferred)
• Comfort with 20-30% travel to job sites and customer locations both locally and nationally
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Someone who leads with solutions, communicates with clarity and confidence
• You treat accountability as a strength and take ownership of outcomes
• A track record of building trusted relationships and delivering results
• Bonus: PMP or CAPM certification (we'll support your path to obtain either with $500 education reimbursement)

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Individual incentive bonus: up to $10,000 based on performance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) Match
• 15 days paid vacation annually
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• $500 annual education reimbursement
• Leadership development opportunities
• Up to 3 remote work days per week

Why Installnet

We operate on three core values: People First, Remarkable Service, and Solutions-Driven. We mean it. Your growth is our growth. We're selective about who joins our team because we care about fit and culture.

Salary Description

$60,000 – $75,000 annually

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
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*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
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*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.

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