Jobs in Cullman Alabama Remote

We are looking for people who are interested in personal finance and budgeting. In this role you will review practical money-saving strategies and provide feedback on budgeting ideas for everyday households.

You will look at different financial habits, common spending patterns, and simple ways people manage money when budgets are tight. The work is simple and can be done online.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgeting advice, identifying useful money-saving ideas, and sharing your opinion on which strategies are most helpful.

No professional experience is required, but an interest in personal finance, saving money, or budgeting is helpful.

This is a remote opportunity and can be completed from home.

We are hiring remote contributors to review consumer finance content focused on budgeting and money-saving strategies.

Your role will involve reading short financial guidance pieces and providing feedback on their usefulness for people managing tight budgets. You may also identify which tips are the most practical for everyday situations.

This position is ideal for people interested in personal finance, budgeting, or improving financial literacy.

The work is flexible and completed online.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move.

As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), 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 nations economic prosperity. Being a CBPO makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Duty Locations Incentives available for some locations

You will be asked to provide your preference for one of the following mission-critical locations: (list truncated for brevity include full list in production)

The preference locations listed above are expected to have vacancies available in the future; however, if the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a duty location in another geographic location within the United States.

Salary and Duty Location Recruitment Incentives and Benefits

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows:
GS-9: $61,111 - $124,443 per year

Note: A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary.

Officers are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, generous annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

LOCATION INCENTIVES: If you accept one of the duty locations listed below, you may be eligible to receive an additional 15%-25% of your salary each year for the first three (3) years of employment in addition to any overtime pay. Some locations may offer 25% for four (4) years.

Duty locations offering 25% recruitment incentives: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Key West, FL; etc.

Duty locations offering 15% recruitment incentives: Honolulu, HI; Portal, ND; etc.

Duty location offering 10% recruitment incentives: Calexico, CA

Qualifications:

You qualify for the GS-9 grade level in one of the following ways: experience, education, or a combination of both.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes:

• Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws and/or arresting violators using the proper law enforcement methods.
• Enforcing laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping.
• Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats.
• Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity.

Education Substitution: A master's (or higher) degree or an LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university; OR

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed graduate-level education.

Other Requirements:

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Restriction: Must be referred before your 40th birthday (some exceptions apply).
• Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans may qualify for excepted service appointment.

Formal Training: Includes two-week orientation and 101-day academy at FLETC in Glynco, GA. Spanish training may be required for certain locations.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. Youll be directed to the CBP Talent Network page. Select "Customs and Border Protection Officer" as your Position of Interest. Youll receive a link to the official job posting on USAJOBS to complete your application. Be sure to follow all instructions.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, youll receive monthly emails with updates and opportunities.

• Government & Military

We are looking for remote participants to review financial advice related to budgeting, saving money, and improving spending habits.

In this role you will explore different strategies people use to manage their finances and identify which ideas are the most helpful in real life.

Tasks include reviewing simple financial tips, evaluating money-saving strategies, and providing feedback on budgeting approaches.

The role is remote and open to anyone with an interest in personal finance or household budgeting.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

Side Hustles Flexible Work to Earn Extra Cash Looking to make extra money on the side? You dont need to leave your full-time job to do it.

With flexible side hustles, you can earn on your own schedule nights, weekends, whenever it works for you.

Opportunities include: Freelancing (writing, design, tech, etc.) Delivery driving or rideshare Online tutoring or teaching Selling products or crafts online Virtual assistant and remote admin roles Social media or content creation Why It Works: ?? Set your own hours ?? Work from anywhere ?? No experience required for many gigs ?? Turn hobbies and skills into income Whether youre saving for something big or just want more breathing room in your budget, a side hustle can help you get there.

About the Company

This position is an exciting, fully part-time remote Life Insurance Agent role for individuals seeking a flexible and rewarding career that can be done from the comfort of their own home. We are looking for a self-motivated, results-driven sales professional to engage with potential customers and provide tailored life insurance solutions that meet their needs. In this role, you will have the independence to manage your schedule, with access to daily training and support from some of the top producers in the company.

About the Role

Lead Generation & Prospecting : Leverage our exclusive platform to connect with individuals who have shown interest in our life insurance products, allowing you to focus on engaging and serving your clients. Client Engagement : Present and promote life insurance solutions by conducting thorough needs assessments, helping clients make informed decisions that align with their financial goals and insurance requirements. Relationship Building : Develop and nurture long-term relationships with clients through regular follow-ups and ongoing support, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. Training & Development : Participate in live, company-wide coaching sessions and gain hands-on experience from top-performing virtual sales reps, accelerating your learning and growth. Sales Tracking : Utilize advanced tools to maintain accurate records of sales, client interactions, and progress toward individual goals. Compliance : Ensure all activities comply with regulatory standards and company policies, safeguarding client information and upholding ethical practices.

Responsibilities

• Highly motivated with a goal-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish trust and rapport with clients.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to offer solutions that address client concerns and fit within their budget.
• Ability to build lasting relationships and a willingness to receive constructive feedback.
• Previous industry experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be willing to obtain a life insurance license (training and support will be provided).

Qualifications

Competitive compensation, including one of the most attractive commission and bonus structures in the industry. Comprehensive training through live sessions, online resources, and mentorship from top producers. A supportive and dynamic work environment focused on professional development. Opportunities for career growth, including the ability to build and lead your own team.

Compensation

• Earnings are based on the average performance in current markets.
• Monthly performance-based bonuses.
• Residual income paid on the anniversary of each client’s policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Join our team today and start your path toward a fulfilling and flexible career in life insurance!

Job Title: Assembly Engineer

Location: Cullman, Alabama

Industry: Manufacturing / Automotive / Industrial Equipment

Local Candidates Only – No Relocation Assistance Available

About the Role

The Assembly Engineer is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role critical to the successful installation, trial, and launch of assembly equipment at our Cullman, Alabama facility. This position plays a key role in bridging design, production, quality, and external contractors to ensure equipment readiness, robust process flow, and consistent part quality during line trials and production ramp-up.

This role supports both domestically and internationally sourced equipment, including close collaboration with Japan-based engineering teams. The Assembly Engineer will spend significant time on the production floor while also contributing to equipment layout planning, process flow design, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel—both domestic and international—as well as availability during off-hours and weekends is expected during launches and other critical production events.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support installation, commissioning, and validation of assembly equipment
• Plan, schedule, and independently run line trials and launch activities
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between design engineering, production, quality, and external vendors
• Ensure equipment readiness, process stability, and part quality during trials and ramp-up
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process issues on the production floor in real time
• Support equipment layout development and manufacturing process flow optimization
• Coordinate with Japan-based teams on equipment build, delivery, and launch readiness
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related) preferred; equivalent hands-on experience strongly considered
• Practical experience with assembly equipment, line trials, and manufacturing launches
• Strong mechanical aptitude and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and lead trials in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
• Effective cross-functional communication skills, including vendor and international collaboration
• Willingness to travel and support off-shift/weekend activities during launches
• Must be local to the Cullman, AL area or able to commute without relocation assistance

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, hands-on manufacturing engineer or senior technician who thrives on the production floor. Formal engineering credentials and advanced automation experience are beneficial, but success in this role is driven by practical assembly experience, equipment integration knowledge, and the ability to lead under launch conditions.

Now Hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN), Day Shift! | $7K Sign on Bonus + Shift Differential!

POSITION SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to provide clinical oversight for the day-to-day operations of the hospital, work with patients in a therapeutic setting, follow and carry out physician orders, complete assessments, initiate and update treatment plans, direct patient care, group and individual therapy/education, referral for intake and continuum of care, application of treatment and restraints or seclusion interventions. Meeting patient goals, clinical documentation, IV administration, medication administration, educating family members, teaching and supervising other mental healthcare workers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Ensures that patient needs are met by ongoing assessments of patient needs, health status conditions, as well as patient response to interventions and provides nursing staff to meet those needs
• Actively involved in treatment modalities/interventions and documenting progress
• Evaluates the care for each patient on admission and on an ongoing basis in accordance with accepted nursing practice
• Ensures that the nursing staff develops and keeps current nursing care plans for each patient
• Makes all patient care assignments
• Supervise and evaluates the clinical activities of each non-employee nursing staff person
• Reviews staffing schedules and meets patient care need to make adjustment for nursing staff absenteeism
• Administer medications, IV administration and venipuncture techniques as authorized by state laws
• Carry out physician orders
• Patient/Family education regarding medication administration, patient disorder needs, benefits, side effects, disease prevention and basic living skills
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, treatment, and tests
• Complete psychiatric metric measures
• Complete documentation in medical charts that is organized, clear, complete, current and legible; compliance with completion, filing, retrieval of medical records.
• Ensure a safe therapeutic and sanitized environment
• Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and supervises personnel performance and nursing care for department
• Adhere to and respect all policies regarding patient rights, anonymity, and confidentiality of all patient records past and present. This covers any written or verbal communications regarding a patient’s identity, address and situation.
• Observes and evaluates patients' signs, symptoms, and therapy progress
• Identifies and interprets patient findings or changes requiring attention or notification of other professional staff
• Maintains a clean safe work environment
• Accepts orders from licensed physician, MD’s and maintains accurate inventory of medication and stores them in a secure area
• Investigates and documents complaints and incidents regarding patients, staff, visitors, and family members in compliance with federal and state laws, accreditation, policies and procedures
• Adheres, demonstrates, and monitors compliance regarding patient rights, abuse and neglect, seclusion and restraint, infection control, professional ethics, cultural competency, and advance directives as mandated by federal and state laws, accreditation, policies and procedures
• Functions in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, coworkers, and management
• Implements and complies with Advance Directives formulated by patients
• Bring questions or concerns regarding prescribing orders to the practitioner/physician
• Ensures that patient information is completed timely, filed timely, and accessible for retrieval from the medical record
• Ensures all entries are dated, timed and authenticated (this includes verbal orders which should be utilized at a minimum)
• Ensure results of consultative evaluations, complications, hospital acquired infections, and unfavorable reactions of the drugs are included in the medical chart
• Ensures informed consents are properly executed
• Ensures and demonstrates that medical records contain physician orders, nursing notes, care plans, reports of treatment, medication records, radiology reports, lab reports, vital signs, and any other information necessary to monitor the patient’s condition
• Provide pharmaceutical services within scope of license and education
• Prevents transmission of infections among patients, personnel and visitors, identifies persons who may be exposed or infected, provide treatment or preventative measures, and logistics issues (staff, medical supplies, re-supply, continued operations, and capacity)
• Measures for early identification of patients who require isolation in accordance with CDC guidelines. Utilizes and monitors for personal protective equipment (gowns, gloves, masks, and eye protection devices), uses techniques for isolation as recommended by CDC
• Promotes, monitors, and utilizes hand washing hygiene among staff and employees including utilization of alcohol based sanitizers, measures specific prevention of infections that are antibiotic resistant, prevention of device associated bloodstream infections or other device associated infections (central venous catheters, tube feedings, indwelling catheters); isolation procedures for highly immune-suppressed patients, care techniques (burns and other situations) utilizing disinfectants, antiseptics, germicides used in accordance with manufacturers instruction. Appropriate use of medical equipment, adherence to nationally recognized infection prevention and control precautions, and educates patients, visitors, caregivers and staff about infections and communicable diseases and methods to reduce transmission. Complies with reportable disease requirements.
• Demonstrates the development discharge plans/reassessment of plans that are made before discharge and arrangements for appropriate post-hospital care that avoid unnecessary delays in discharge
• Transfer or refers patients with necessary medical information to appropriate facilities, agencies or outpatient services as needed for follow-up or ancillary care
• Provide emergency care within safe and appropriate times
• Promotes, adheres, and monitors for a drug and violence free work place
• Meets all standards regarding continuing education and basic qualifications

Required Skills:
• Awareness and knowledge of standard nursing practice and knowledge of the persons served and the conditions of geriatric and/or mentally ill patients
• Communication and interpersonal skills to de-escalate potentially violent patients and prevention of and early intervention for assaultive, self-injurious behavior
• Able to problem solve and make decisions, especially during crisis situations
• Knowledge and demonstrates use of equipment including restraint systems
• Knowledge and demonstrates the specific needs of the population in the following:
o Techniques to identify patient behaviors, events and environmental factors that may trigger circumstances that require the use of restraint or seclusion
o The use of nonphysical interventions skills
o The safe application and use of all types of restraints or seclusion used in the hospital and how to recognize and respond to signs of physical and psychological distress
o Clinical identification of specific behavioral changes that restraint or seclusion is no longer necessary
o Monitoring the physical and psychological well-being of the patient who is restrained or secluded including but not limited to respiratory, circulatory, skin integrity, vital signs and any special requirements specified by the hospital policy associated with one-hour face-to-face evaluation
o The use of first aid techniques and certification in the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including required periodic recertification
o Death reporting requirements associated with the use of seclusion and restraints
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates hospital policies, procedures regarding abuse, neglect, patient care, patient safety, reporting incidents, investigating incidents, and compliance in regulations with federal and state laws, accreditation, policies and procedures regarding seclusion and restraint, and patient rights
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates the needs of the population served
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates all legal issues and applicable in federal and state laws, accreditation, policies and procedures
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates universal precautions and the methods of controlling communicable diseases
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates ethics, compliance, cultural competency, advance directives, and legal aspects
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates IV administration, i.e., fluid/electrolyte balance, blood components, and venipuncture techniques
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates DSM IV diagnosis, psychotropic medication, and side effects of medications
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates thorough patient treatment plans that are based on an inventory of needs, strengths, and goals
• Legal aspects of clinical practice and professional standards
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates the mission of the hospital
• Promotion of the reduction of stigma of mental illness
• Knowledgeable of the persons served and their rights
• Advocate for the needs of the persons served

Required Work Experience:
• One (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or mental health

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nursing Degree
• Current State Registered Nursing License.
• Current CPR Certification
• Current CPI Certification

Other Requirements:
• Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Travel required

Required Computer Software/Equipment Used:
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to learn HRIS and/or scheduling systems
• Standard Office Equipment
• Computer

Physical Requirements:
• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment; well-lit; comfortable temperature controlled; above-average conversational noise is frequent
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Required Safety Expectations:
• Working safely and follow safety rules
• Report unsafe working conditions and behaviors
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Does not have direct supervisory responsibilities
• Supervisor frequently determines priorities
• Occasionally needs manager’s direction due to extraordinary circumstances

COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking: Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion; Solves problems in a timely manner.
Customer Service: Possesses good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; Responds promptly to customer’s needs.
Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results; Able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.
Attendance: Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered; Arrives at meetings on time. Returns from lunch and breaks appropriately.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification.
Ethical Behavior: Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations; Maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information; Treats others with respect.
Initiative: Seeks increased responsibility; sets self-improvement goals linked to the organizational goals.
Job and Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; Seeks additional information.
Productivity and Quality of Work: Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
Teamwork: Displays ease working with others; Contributes ideas and skills to team; Puts success of team above own interests.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

• Associates or better

• Bachelors or better

• Registered Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

Check out these higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunities with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) employment opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience. This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization. Look at the duties and responsibilities section below to see if you are interested in these federal law enforcement opportunities and review the qualifications section below to see if you are qualified.

>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.

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay and exceptional federal benefits, now is the time to make your move. 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.

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.