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ProcureAbility, a Jabil company, is the leading procurement services company, offering advisory, managed services, digital, staffing, and recruiting solutions. For 30 years, we have focused exclusively on helping clients elevate their procurement function. We combine leading methodologies, analytics, market intelligence, and industry benchmarks with our uniquely flexible and customizable service delivery model. Global organizations of all sizes trust ProcureAbility to transform their procurement operations, drive growth, and reimagine what’s possible.
Job Title: Sourcing and Contract Specialist
Our client, a leader in their industry, is hiring Sourcing and Contract Specialists. These are contract roles, currently scheduled through 12/31/26 with potential to convert to direct hire.
Hybrid Role: Training will be on-site for 2 weeks, and then the role will be hybrid. After the training period, the work is expected to be mainly remote with occasional on-site meetings.
Location: East San Francisco Bay area
Job Category: Procurement / Supply Chain
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. ProcureAbility is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
What can you expect to do?
Responsibilities:
• Conducts negotiations with bidders, for non-routine, may support or work with Sourcing.
• Coordinates and assembles supporting documentation to support audits.
• Works with vendors and internal stakeholders to assemble, review, prepare, and route for vendor and management approval (using ARIBA and EDRS), necessary documents for these tasks.
• Works with vendors, Project Team to improve quality of supporting contract documents to reduce rework required by others.
• May assist in the creation and development of purchase requisitions.
• For Routine Contracts, reviews vendor proposals to ensure that rates and terms are consistent with outline agreements.
• May support / review vendor proposals to ensure that rates and terms are consistent with outline agreements.
• Ensures that Company standards are followed when executing contract documents.
• Tracks approval status of contracting documents from inception through approval and ensures that documents are routed expeditiously.
• For Routine Contracts, conducts negotiations with bidders, for non-routine, may support or work with Sourcing department.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts as part of procurement approval process.
• Provides technical support and analysis in preparation of scope, cost, schedule, safety and environmental concerns pertinent to the contract specifications; and verify and process contract invoices.
What is needed to be successful in this role?
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple issues and tasks
• Advanced in MS Excel, PowerPoint
• Demonstrated competencies on use of supply chain management tool (e.g. ARIBA) and other business systems tools (SAP, SharePoint, EDRS)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Company standards regarding contracting processes.
• Conflict resolution/negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to track contract costs, purchase order status, and other required information in SAP
• Demonstrated competencies on use of ARIBA and EDRS is a plus
• Process improvement experience
• Presentation Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Knowledge of Contractual Terms and Conditions
ProcureAbility, A Jabil Company, is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a person with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a Qualified Person with a Disability or a Disabled Veteran and require assistance making your application, please get in touch with HR at
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At ProcureAbility, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Executive Personal Assistant
60% Executive Support • 40% Personal & Family Support
San Francisco, CA | In-Person | Full-Time
About the Company
Meanwhile is the world's first licensed and regulated Bitcoin life insurance company, founded in 2022 by Zac Townsend and Max Gasner. Operating entirely in Bitcoin from premiums to claims. Meanwhile is on a mission to democratize access to financial protection for a new generation of policyholders. The company has raised over $80M from investors and is building the infrastructure for life insurance in the digital economy.
About the Role
Zac is seeking his first-ever dedicated Executive Personal Assistant, someone who will sit in-office daily and serve as his operational right hand across both his professional and personal life. This is a highly dynamic, judgment-intensive role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes full ownership, and moves fast without cutting corners.
The company has scaled from 5 to 24 people, is navigating a major growth phase, and the CEO's time is at a premium. The EPA will be the connective tissue between Zac's work calendar, his home, and the people who depend on him including his team, his wife, and their two young children.
This role is for someone who takes deep pride in execution, anticipates needs, and finds satisfaction in making a founder's life seamlessly functional.
Key Responsibilities
EXECUTIVE & OFFICE SUPPORT
- Own and manage Zac's calendar end-to-end, syncing professional commitments with personal obligations and stakeholder availability (including his wife's schedule)
- Triage Zac's inbox (Superhuman), draft responses, create templates, and escalate only when necessary
- Act as the team-facing point of contact in Slack collect action items owed to Zac, track deliverables, and produce a daily/weekly digest
- Prepare meeting briefs, talking points, pre-reads, and post-meeting follow-ups
- Run light contract review read NDAs and agreements for anything unusual before routing to Zac or General Counsel
- Plan and coordinate quarterly offsites: 2 in SF, 1 in NY, and 1 international destination per year including hotels, travel, agendas, and team logistics
- Handle office management: pantry stocking, equipment inventory, building communications, furniture orders, and vendor coordination
- Support light HR administration: run bi-weekly payroll in Rippling, obtain state tax IDs for new remote hires, complete employment verifications, and onboard new employees into company systems
- Manage vendor documentation internally track and maintain the company's vendor review workflow and records
- Research trip logistics (e.g., who Zac should meet with in NY) listen actively, ask smart questions, and pull in relevant team members
- Support compliance training logistics and internal documentation as needed
PERSONAL & HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT
- Manage and coordinate vendor relationships for the Balboa Terrace residence.
- Manage both vehicles: service appointments, registration, insurance, and roadside issues
- Oversee the SF rental property: coordinate repairs, communicate with tenants, manage contractors
- Assist with ongoing personal errands, travel bookings, family events etc.
- Keep personal finances organized: manage credit cards to the right accounts, track receipts, and liaise with Zac's accountant when needed
- Coordinate and maintain kids’ home school tutor’s schedules
- Source and book tickets for family activities (ski team, events, travel) without overstepping wife's ownership of trip planning
What Success Looks Like
- Zac's work calendar and personal calendar are fully in sync nothing falls through the cracks
- The office runs smoothly: snacks are stocked, equipment is ready, and team admin is off Zac's plate
- Household vendors are managed proactively Zac and his wife never have to chase anyone
- His wife notices that her own mental load has decreased
- Action items owed to Zac are tracked and followed up without him asking
- Zac is prepared for every meeting and every trip, without having to over-explain
- This person has become a trusted, discreet, indispensable partner
Ideal Candidate
- 5-8+ years of EA/PA experience supporting a founder, CEO, or high-net-worth individual in a fast-moving environment
- Background in a regulated industry (fintech, financial services, legal, or similar) is a strong plus Meanwhile operates in a compliance-heavy environment
- Exceptionally organized with strong calendar management instincts across both professional and personal domains
- High EQ and situational awareness knows when to act independently, when to ask, and when to quietly involve a spouse or third party
- Low ego, hands-on, and proud of excellent execution at every level
- Discreet and trustworthy this person will have access to the family home, financial accounts, and sensitive business information
- Strong written communicator; able to draft in Zac's voice for contracts, internal Slack messages, and vendor communications
- Comfortable being present on-site (office or home) when needed; valid driver's license required
- San Francisco-based or willing to relocate
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
- Slack, Asana, Superhuman, Rippling (or similar HRIS)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar), macOS, Apple devices
- Claude / ChatGPT comfort with AI tools for research and drafting
- Nice to have: familiarity with regulated financial or compliance workflows
Work Style & Expectations
Zac's day typically runs 8am–4pm in the SF office at 44 Montgomery St, with calls starting at 8am. He is offline from 5–7pm for family time, then back online from 7–10pm. He will send Slacks and emails outside of hours responses are expected during core hours (8am–4pm) unless it's an urgent matter. He is also open to one work-from-home day per week for the right candidate.
The expectation is in-person presence whenever Zac is in the office, and continued on-site work at the office or home on days he is traveling or remote.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $180,000–$280,000 depending on experience
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Equity consideration for the right candidate
- Work alongside one of SF's most interesting founders at a category-defining, venture-backed startup
StrivePath is a fast-growing, premium college advisory firm serving high-achieving students nationwide. We combine structured long-term planning with admissions-level insight to guide families from early high school through applications.
We’re hiring a Senior Admissions Advisor with prior admissions committee experience at a nationally recognized or highly selective institution.
This is a part-time, remote role (evening availability preferred), with potential to expand over time.
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What You’ll Do
• Lead initial strategy consultations with prospective families.
• Conduct brief follow-up clarification calls before contract decisions.
• Provide final “adcom-style” reviews of senior applications.
• Serve as a senior escalation and quality resource when needed.
You will not manage scheduling, contracts, or administrative follow-up — operations handles that.
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Who You Are
• Former or current admissions committee member (file reader experience required).
• Experience evaluating applications at a competitive, holistic-review institution is required.
• Comfortable discussing holistic admissions strategy with discerning families.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong executive presence.
• Student-centered, ethical, and values-aligned.
• Interested in meaningful, flexible part-time advisory work.
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief note outlining:
• Your admissions experience
• Your current availability
• Why this role appeals to you
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Title: Gas & Chemical Technician
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Pay: $28–$32/hr (higher based on experience)
Schedule: M–F 7:00am–3:30pm (training, 2–3 months), then assigned to 12-hour compressed shift (day or night)
Job description:
Seeking hands-on Gas & Chemical Technicians to support semiconductor facilities. Technicians maintain and troubleshoot gas, chemical, and slurry distribution systems in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain gas/chemical distribution systems
- Perform cylinder and drum change-outs
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment (gas, chemical, slurry systems)
- Support preventive maintenance and quality systems
- Install and decommission equipment
- Follow and execute safety and operating procedures
- Support emergency response and drive zero-incident culture
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
- Maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or equipment technician experience
- Gas/chemical distribution experience
- Military technical background
- Strong technical aptitude
- Basic MS Office skills
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 40 lbs
- Climb ladders (with fall protection)
- Wear respirator and PPE as required
We are looking for a Data Collection Associate to join our growing team in Kirkland, WA OR Santa Clara, CA.
Qualitest is looking for Data Collection Associates (DCAs) to support Ground Truth Data Collection initiatives and contribute to the development of VR and AR products. The focus of ground truth data collection is to capture various types of data relating to humans, speech, and environments to enable quality Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms. DCAs will be responsible for performing data collection directly with participants while utilizing sophisticated scanning equipment in a simulated environment. The ideal candidate has the perfect blend of customer service and technology skills.
Responsibilities
- Entry level position
- Handles constructive feedback well
- Guide hired research participants for data collection sessions in a secured office or home environment to perform scripted motion captures
- Prep and maintain assigned equipment and ensure security of proprietary devices
- Prep participants for capture including intake,NDAs, scripting and answering questions
- Maintain capture environment and implement lighting and staging changes
- Respond swiftly to project updates and changes
- Provide feedback to operations lead on project improvements
- Perform data uploads
- Troubleshooting: Ability to mitigate issues, customer facing, or technology related
- Other duties as assigned, per business needs
Skills and Requirements
- Strong face to face customer service experience
- Strong communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Technologically adept and familiar with latest trends in technology; AI/ML/AR/VR
- Organized and detail oriented
- Thrives in a team environment
- Ability to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Physical/Vision Requirement: Ability to perform job duties while wearing a head-mounted device daily, including maintaining clear vision at a distance of approximately 6–8 feet.
Experience Required
- Experience in a related role such as customer service or data collection
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and all its components (SharePoint, Forms, Power Automate, Outlook, Word, Excel)
- High school diploma and 2+ years working in a team environment
Benefits
Why QualiTest?
- Be a part of a company who strives to support for diversity and inclusion in the workplace – we are one, we are many at Qualitest. Celebrate culture, share knowledge with engineers from around the globe, and inspire each other through our differences. We have more than 40% women and around 120 different nationalities.
- Local and global opportunities – we offer you internal rotation and international mobility opportunities to grow your career.
- Clear view of your career and progression with the company – Qualitest is growing massively (since 2021 – tripled our employees base – we now have more than 8,000 engineers) and giving you the opportunity to grow with us.
- Work hard and play harder with our flexible and casual culture. Take a break from work and join an employee event, or enjoy the amenities and games provided from one of our Employees Centers.Save your earnings and prepare for your future by enrolling in our 401k plan where Qualitest will match your contributions accelerating your savings plan.
- Take care of health with enrollment into one of our competitive healthcare benefits. Qualitest will match towards your HSA if you choose to participate.
- Never stop experimenting and learning with QCraft – our Learning & Development platform: 50,000+ courses, 300+ virtual labs, mentorship and leadership programs, professional tribes, sponsored certifications, and much more.
- Stay active and get rewarded with our Corporate Wellness Program. We pay your Gym membership and giving you opportunities to Earn additional vacation times for attendance the gym!
- Earn bonuses via our Client Referral and Employee Referral Program’s. Refer and earn – tap your network for net-worth.
- We recognize our employees work via our Qudos platform - You can earn bonuses and spot awards by celebrating your and your peers’ achievements.
- Planning a vacation? Looking for car insurance? Get access to Qualitest Employee Perks for discounts on anything from travel to electronics. With so many offerings the savings are endless!
- The salary rate for the role is $47k/ year
- Intrigued to find more about us?
- Visit our website at you like what you have read, send us your resume and let’s start talking!
Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and helping others succeed? Join Apprentus as a teacher and share your knowledge with eager learners! We’re seeking passionate individuals to provide personalized lessons, either online or in person.
We connect learners of all ages with skilled educators for personalized lessons, both online and in-person. Whether it's academic subjects, languages, creative arts, or hobbies like sports and music, Apprentus provides a platform to help students achieve their goals and explore their passions.
Why Join Apprentus?
- Share your expertise in a subject you love.
- Flexible Teaching: Adapt lessons to individual student needs and preferences.
- Professional Growth: Build your experience, expand your network, and inspire learners.
Benefits of Joining Apprentus:
- Set your own schedule and work hours.
- Choose your hourly teaching rate.
- Offer lessons online or face-to-face.
- Convenient payment options directly to your bank account.
What We’re Looking For:
- Individuals with a strong academic background, teaching experience, or specialized skills.
- Reliable, organized, and effective communicators.
- Passionate individuals who genuinely enjoy teaching and find fulfillment in helping others learn.
Whether you’re an experienced tutor or simply have the academic knowledge and enthusiasm to teach, we welcome your unique expertise and skills. If you have the knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication to make a difference in students’ lives, we’d love to welcome you to the Apprentus community.
Do you love sharing your knowledge and helping others succeed? Join Apprentus as a tutor and empower students to reach their full potential!
We connect learners of all ages with skilled educators for personalized online and in-person lessons. Whether you specialize in academic subjects, languages, creative arts, music, sports, or other unique skills, Apprentus provides the perfect platform to share your expertise and inspire students.
Why Teach with Apprentus?
- Teach What You Love – Share your expertise in a subject you’re passionate about.
- Flexible & Independent – Set your own schedule and adapt lessons to each student’s needs.
- Professional Growth – Gain valuable teaching experience, expand your network, and make a real impact.
Your Benefits as an Apprentus Tutor
- Control Your Schedule – Teach when and where it suits you.
- Set Your Own Hourly Rate – Decide how much you earn.
- Online or In-Person – Offer lessons from anywhere or meet students locally.
- Hassle-Free Payments – Receive secure payments directly to your bank account.
Who We’re Looking For
- Knowledgeable & Skilled Individuals – Whether you're an experienced tutor, a subject expert, or have a specialized skill, we welcome your talent.
- Reliable & Professional Communicators – Organized, clear, and engaging educators.
- Passionate About Teaching – You enjoy helping others learn and take pride in their progress.
If you have the expertise, enthusiasm, and dedication to make a difference in students’ lives, join the Apprentus community today!
Reliable technology that keeps organizations running.
IT Management Corporation ( ) is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to coordinate and execute critical operational functions that support our engineering, sales, and customer delivery teams. This role is responsible for managing procurement, vendor coordination, inventory logistics, office operations, facilities support, service vehicle coordination, and operational invoicing readiness. Unlike a purely supervisory position, this role requires a high level of operational ownership and involvement. The Operations Manager must maintain real-time awareness of operational activities and be comfortable stepping in to resolve issues, coordinate vendors, and personally drive operational execution when necessary. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, operationally curious, and comfortable working across multiple departments in a fast-paced technology environment. Key Responsibilities • Manage procurement operations including purchase orders, vendor coordination, and delivery tracking
• Maintain relationships with technology vendors and distributors
• Ensure pricing accuracy and alignment between quotes, orders, and vendor costs
• Oversee inventory management, warehouse coordination, and shipping/receiving processes
• Coordinate operational workflows between sales, engineering, finance, and vendors
• Support office operations and facility management including vendor coordination and maintenance
• Maintain awareness of company service vehicle logistics and maintenance schedules
• Improve operational processes and implement procedures that increase efficiency and accuracy
• Provide operational visibility and communicate order status and supply risks to internal teams
• 5–8+ years of experience in operations, procurement, logistics, or supply chain management
• Experience in technology, telecom, IT services, or system integration environments preferred
• Strong experience managing vendor relationships and purchasing processes
• Familiarity with inventory management and operational workflows
• Excellent organizational and cross-functional communication skills
• Experience with ERP, CRM, or order management systems is a plus
Success in This Role Projects delivered on time and on budgetHigh customer satisfaction and strong post-deployment relationshipsImproved operational visibility and consistencyEffective collaboration across engineering, sales, and leadershipScalable and repeatable delivery practices All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. PandoLogic. Keywords: Operations Manager, Location: Santa Clara, CA - 95055
A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!
If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.
USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).
Salary and Benefits
Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations
IMPORTANT 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.
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:
- Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
- Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
- Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
- El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
- El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
- Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
- Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
- Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
- Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
- Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
- San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
- Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
- Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
- Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
- Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
Duties and Responsibilities
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
- Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
- Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
- Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
- Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
- Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications
You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR
Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to:
- Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
- Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
- Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR
A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.
Other Requirements
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military)
A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!
If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.
USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).
Salary and Benefits
Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations
IMPORTANT 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.
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:
- Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
- Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
- Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
- El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
- El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
- Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
- Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
- Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
- Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
- Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
- San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
- Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
- Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
- Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
- Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
Duties and Responsibilities
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
- Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
- Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
- Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
- Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
- Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications
You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR
Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to:
- Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
- Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
- Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR
A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.
Other Requirements
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military)
