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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

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.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

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, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for these full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:

GL-5/GL-7 $49,739 - $89,518 per year

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.

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 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 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.

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 DESCRIPTION

The 2nd Shift Lead Maintenance Technician is a working lead responsible for overseeing and supporting staff during 2nd shift. This position ensures safe and efficient production by providing hands-on troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, interpretation of blueprints and bills of materials (BOMs), support with sub-assembly, and machine build tasks.

This role partners closely with 1st shift Assembly Supervisor, Quality Control, and Engineering to ensure consistent workflow, proper equipment performance, and adherence to quality standards. The Lead Technician sets expectations for productivity and quality and serves as the technical resource for 2nd shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Serve as the working lead for staff on 2nd shift, providing daily direction, support, and task prioritization.
2. Ensure smooth workflow throughout the shift, adjusting assignments as needed to meet production and quality goals.
3. Provide shift-change communication to 1st shift leadership and maintenance teams, ensuring continuity of work.
4. Support new or less experienced employees by coaching processes, troubleshooting, and proper equipment operation.
5. Work with the safety committee to ensure continuous compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and standards.
6. Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and recommend solutions.
7. Work collaboratively with the Quality Technician to support in-process inspections, ensure machines meet required specifications, and resolve quality-related issues quickly.
8. Support root-cause analysis related to quality or equipment problems.
9. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and safety control processes.
10. Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
11. Communicating deviations, rework needs, or quality concerns the Assembly Supervisor and QC.
12. Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Industrial Technician Certificate or equivalent required; Associate of applied science or comparable degree preferred.
• Minimum 4–6 years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in union manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Proven ability to lead a team or serve as a subject-matter expert on a production shift.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with QC, engineering, and production.
• Computer literacy, including maintenance systems, email, and documentation tools.

Physical Demands

The individual will regularly be required to stand. The individual will frequently be required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The individual will occasionally be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individuals encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is periodically exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position requires the ability to pass a competency test, pre-employment drug test, and background check.

Perform service and repairs on Caterpillar and other types of heavy equipment.

• Trouble-shoot and repair engine, hydraulic, electrical and all other systems.
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner to find diagnostic errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions.
• Establish and maintain a service oriented relationship with customers and supervisors.
• Complete service reports in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

• Successful completion of a formal technical training program with a minimum of three years' experience required.
• Must have engine, electrical & hydraulic diagnostic, trouble shooting and repair skills.
• Computer literate. Must be familiar with programs such as Microsoft, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to follow all safety rules and wear proper safety equipment in the shop.
• Must be a self-starter with good time management
• Excellent planning & organizational skills required
• Ability to work overtime and some weekends when needed.
• Excellent communication skills (written, e-mail, and verbal) are necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 75-100lbs and provide your own tools.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Altorfer Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals- including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the "A-Team" and is crucial to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.

This position works in a shop/warehouse environment. May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 75-100lbs. May be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- Safety glasses or side shields) when needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. May intermittently sit at a desk for a period of time to answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through email. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. The physical demands described above 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.

Job Summary: Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs in the field, on customer owned or Altorfer rental lift trucks/forklifts/material handlers, Caterpillar, and other allied type construction equipment.

• Provide exceptional service to our customers by performing maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on allied type construction and lift truck equipment.

• Assist in the decision if equipment needs to be transported into the shop to complete repairs.
• Establish and maintain service-oriented working relationship with customers.
• Plan and execute the repair of various pieces of rental equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers.
• Complete service reports and all other paperwork before and after repairs are made.
• May perform other related duties as requested and/or assigned.
• Keep current with industry standards.

• Successful completion of a formal technical training program preferred or a minimum of 2 years of previous related work experience required.
• Previous experience working on electric, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, drivetrain, brake systems, etc. and possess troubleshooting skills.
• Automotive and Industrial Maintenance Technicians encouraged to apply.
• Computer literate and proficient with programs such as Microsoft Word and Outlook required. Knowledge of Cat software preferred.
• Must take initiative, be team oriented and willing to adapt to change.
• Ability to write professional business communication when sending emails, letters, notes, and documenting is required.
• Must be a self-starter, well organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow all safety rules and wear proper safety equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills are needed.
• Must be able to safely lift 75lbs, bend, twist, and climb.
• Must possess a Class C or higher commercial driver's license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

This position will work in the field/shop environment and at Customer jobsites. May on a continuous basis carry, bend, and lift; up to 75 lbs. Will be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- steel toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, cut resistant gloves, etc.) for a given situation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Travel between locations is required. The physical demands described above 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the "A-Team" and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with a remarkable team of people.

• Provide exceptional service to our customers by performing maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on allied type construction and Aerial work platform equipment.
• Responsible for picking-up and delivering equipment when necessary.
• Complete associated paperwork.
• Establish and maintain service-oriented working relationship with customers.
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers.
• May perform other related duties as requested and/or assigned.

• Two or more years of related work experience.
• Must have a good understanding of gas and diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Must be a self-starter, organized, with strong customer service orientation.
• Automotive and Industrial Maintenance Technicians are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Computer literacy required. Must be familiar with programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to follow all safety rules and wear proper safety equipment.
• Excellent planning & organizational skills are needed.
• Must take initiative, be team oriented and willing to adapt to change.
• Ability to respond to callouts, work overtime and weekends when needed.
• Excellent communication skills (written, e-mail, and verbal) are required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate

This position will work in the field/shop environment and at Customer jobsites. May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 75 lbs. Will be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- Safety glasses or side shields, hearing protection, etc.) for a given situation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Occasional travel may be required. The physical demands described above 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the "A-Team" and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with a remarkable team of people.

The Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) Functional Lead owns the functional design, configuration, and delivery of the Dynamics 365 CE platform during a multiprogram implementation and ongoing operations. This role serves as the single functional owner across Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, and related CE workloads, ensuring a consistent data model, user experience, security posture, and release approach.

The CE Functional Lead acts as the product owner for CE-bridging business strategy and technical delivery-while partnering with the D365 Architect, Power Platform team, and business domain leaders.

With multiple CE programs going live within a condensed timeframe, strong centralized functional ownership is critical. This role ensures CE is delivered as one cohesive platform rather than fragmented solutions, enabling adoption, scalability, and longterm business value.

• Own functional design and behavior of all CE applications
  * Act as the final decision authority on crossprogram dependencies
  * Manage and prioritize a unified CE backlog
  * Coordinate golive readiness and stabilization activities

• Own Dataverse schema, relationships, and data standards
  * Design business process flows, forms, views, and dashboards
  * Ensure consistency across all CE environments
  * Balance configuration vs customization decisions

• Design rolebased user experiences
  * Collect postgolive feedback and drive iterative improvements
  * Support training and change initiatives
  * Promote CE best practices

• Define CE security roles aligned to business responsibilities
  * Partner with the D365 Architect on environment governance
  * Support compliance and segregationofduties requirements

• Partner on Power Automate and lowcode extensions
  * Ensure automation reliability and sustainability
  * Identify process improvement opportunities

• Platform infrastructure
  * Enterprise integration architecture
  * Deep custom development or plugins

• Handson functional Dynamics 365 CE experience
  * Strong Dataverse knowledge
  * Understanding of Sales and/or Customer Service processes
  * Strong stakeholder communication and decisionmaking skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

This position will primarily work in an office environment, May, on a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Must be able to walk, bend, lift up to 50 lbs. Some travel is required. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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What you get as a shopper:

• Start earning quickly on a flexible schedule*
• Weekly pay with the option of instant cashout
• Potential to earn tips
• Special earnings promotions

Basic requirements:

• 18+ years old (21+ to deliver alcohol)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Consistent access to a vehicle and a recent smartphone

Additional information:

Shopping with Instacart is great for anyone looking for flexible, seasonal, home-based, entry-level, weekend, weekday, after-school, or temporary opportunities. As an Instacart Full-Service Shopper, you can have more flexibility than with a part-time job.

Instacart is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunities for independent contractors. Instacart considers qualified individuals without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, veteran, disability status, or other categories protected by applicable law.

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FULL-SERVICE SHOPPER

Start earning quickly with a flexible schedule

Shopping with Instacart is more than grocery delivery. Shoppers help make our world go round. They make money, make moves, and make shopping lists come true. They make good time, make life easier, and make people's day.

Shoppers make it all happen—sign up now to help create a world where everyone has access to the food they love.

As a full-service shopper, you'll receive orders through the Shopper app to shop from stores in your area, and deliver the orders to your customer's door. It's that simple.

What you get as a shopper:

• Start earning quickly on a flexible schedule*
• Weekly pay with the option of instant cashout
• Potential to earn tips
• Special earnings promotions

Basic requirements:

• 18+ years old (21+ to deliver alcohol)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Consistent access to a vehicle and a recent smartphone

Additional information:

Shopping with Instacart is great for anyone looking for flexible, seasonal, home-based, entry-level, weekend, weekday, after-school, or temporary opportunities. As an Instacart Full-Service Shopper, you can have more flexibility than with a part-time job.

Instacart is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunities for independent contractors. Instacart considers qualified individuals without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, veteran, disability status, or other categories protected by applicable law.

Instacart also values providing prospective contractors with a fair chance to pursue opportunities. For all individuals seeking to provide services in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, Instacart considers individuals in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable Fair Chance ordinances.

Review the Independent Contractor Agreement here

*Subject to availability of batches in your area.