Jobs in Mishawaka

Looking for an exciting driving opportunity in the western region of America? System Transport is hiring experienced CDL-A flatbed truck drivers for regional and OTR routes. As a driver, you will be transporting important goods and materials such as glass, steel, aluminum, building materials, machinery, coils, and specialty metals. We offer competitive pay packages and excellent benefits. Join our team and become America Proud, Flatbed Strong with System Transport. Don't wait, apply now!

• Driver Type:  Experienced CDL-A Truck Drivers
• Equipment Type:  Flatbed
• Route Type:  Regional Route
• Division:  Division 279
• Terminal:  Spokane, WA
• Home Time:  2 weeks out, 34 hours home

• Home Time:  2 weeks out, 34 hours home
• Home time varies by division. This opportunity is for Division 279.
• System Transport offers many different route options for truck drivers.
• Which route is right for you? Speak with a recruiter, and we can find out together!

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Transition Pay
• Orientation Pay
• Accrue 1 hour of sick per 30 hours worked, then 1-9 years 80 hours PTO, 10+ years 120 hours PTO.
• And much more!

1.  Required:  Must have a valid Class A CDL
2.  Required:  Must be 21 years of age or older
3.  Required:  A safe driving record on the road is required.
4.  Required:  No more than 6 jobs in the last 3 years
5.  Required:  4+ months of driving experience required
6.  Preferred:  1 year truck driving experience, but not necessary
7.  Required:  Background Check required
8.  Required:  Clean Drug Test required
9.  Required:  Clean Clearinghouse result required
10.  Required:  For all flatbed driver opportunities, the driver must be physically able to lift a 90-pound tarp onto a 5-foot high platform twice. System Transport will test this during orientation, and flatbed drivers tarp about 70% of our loads. (this is required)

• OUR MODERN TRUCKS ARE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED FOR YOUR SAFETY
  • Every tractor has a lane departure & forward collision warning system, hard brake monitoring, and a satellite communication device installed.
  • 24/7/365 road service staff & shops
  • If a truck needs repairs, it's not going out until it is 100% ready to hit the road again safely with you at the wheel. You can count on that!

• DRIVER PORTAL: SUPPORT 24/7
  • Award-winning app made for drivers by drivers.
  • Receive real-time updates and alerts, access your pay, current trip data, messages/notifications, available PTO, contact information, and so much more!

Looking for an exciting driving opportunity in the western region of America? System Transport is hiring experienced CDL-A flatbed truck drivers for regional and OTR routes. As a driver, you will be transporting important goods and materials such as glass, steel, aluminum, building materials, machinery, coils, and specialty metals. We offer competitive pay packages and excellent benefits. Join our team and become America Proud, Flatbed Strong with System Transport. Don't wait, apply now!

• Driver Type:  Experienced CDL-A Truck Drivers
• Equipment Type:  Flatbed
• Route Type:  Regional Route
• Division:  Division 245
• Terminal:  Phoenix, AZ
• Home Time:  3 weeks out, then 3 days off

• Home Time:  3 weeks out, then 3 days off
• Home time varies by division. This opportunity is for Division 245.
• System Transport offers many different route options for truck drivers.
• Which route is right for you? Speak with a recruiter, and we can find out together!

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Transition Pay
• Orientation Pay
• Accrue 1 hour of sick per 30 hours worked, then 1-9 years 80 hours PTO, 10+ years 120 hours PTO.
• And much more!

1.  Required:  Must have a valid Class A CDL
2.  Required:  Must be 21 years of age or older
3.  Required:  A safe driving record on the road is required.
4.  Required:  No more than 6 jobs in the last 3 years
5.  Required:  4+ months of driving experience required
6.  Preferred:  1 year truck driving experience, but not necessary
7.  Required:  Background Check required
8.  Required:  Clean Drug Test required
9.  Required:  Clean Clearinghouse result required
10.  Required:  For all flatbed driver opportunities, the driver must be physically able to lift a 90-pound tarp onto a 5-foot high platform twice. System Transport will test this during orientation, and flatbed drivers tarp about 70% of our loads. (this is required)

• OUR MODERN TRUCKS ARE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED FOR YOUR SAFETY
  • Every tractor has a lane departure & forward collision warning system, hard brake monitoring, and a satellite communication device installed.
  • 24/7/365 road service staff & shops
  • If a truck needs repairs, it's not going out until it is 100% ready to hit the road again safely with you at the wheel. You can count on that!

• DRIVER PORTAL: SUPPORT 24/7
  • Award-winning app made for drivers by drivers.
  • Receive real-time updates and alerts, access your pay, current trip data, messages/notifications, available PTO, contact information, and so much more!

Women who choose to become gestational carriers provide an extraordinary gift to help build a family. Many individuals and couples are unable to carry a pregnancy on their own for medical or personal reasons, and surrogates play a vital role in helping make parenthood possible.

At Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency, we guide and support our carriers every step of the way. If you are considering becoming a surrogate, it is important to understand both the medical process and the emotional journey involved. Our team ensures you are fully informed, supported, and cared for throughout the entire experience.

Gestational Carrier Requirements

To ensure a safe and successful journey for both carrier and baby, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Between 21–39 years old
• U.S. citizen living in a surrogate-friendly state
• Have delivered at least one child and are currently parenting
• No more than two (2) C-sections
• Not receiving government or public assistance (including Medicaid, WIC, SNAP/Food Stamps, or state-funded health insurance)
• No history of pregnancy complications (including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, or pre-term labor)
• No history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or major depressive disorder
• Not currently taking medications unsafe for pregnancy (including certain mental health medications)
• Able to travel for medical screening, monitoring, and embryo transfer appointments
• Live a healthy lifestyle free of illicit or recreational drug use
• Have a stable home environment and strong support system

All qualifications will be reviewed in detail during your initial consultation.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize the commitment, time, and care involved in being a gestational carrier. Compensation includes:

Base Compensation

• $60,000 – $70,000(First-time carrier to experienced carrier)

Additional Benefits

• $250 monthly expense allowance
• $500 maternity clothing allowance
• $10,500 for multiple birth
• Up to $10,000 for loss of organs (per contract terms)
• Lost wages (carrier and spouse, if applicable — based on employment verification)
• Travel reimbursement
• $200 per week for housekeeping (if medically necessary)
• $20 per hour for childcare (if medically necessary)

All medical expenses, legal representation, and services related to the surrogacy journey are covered.

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.

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 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.

• Competitive Base Salary
• Company paid health plan for employees
• Flexible Hours
• Very generous PTO
• Dental and Vision, FSA, HSA
• Small team, autonomy
• Many more great perks!

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges
• Integration of data storage solutions including MariaDB
• Develop and maintain functional and stable web applications to meet our company’s needs
• Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging
• Write clean code to develop functional web applications
• Troubleshoot and debug applications
• Perform UI tests to optimize performance
• Collaborate with Front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic

• Proven software development experience in PHP
• Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks such as Laravel, Yii, etc.
• Understanding the fully synchronous behavior of PHP
• Understanding of MVC design patterns
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Knowledge of object-oriented PHP programming
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance
• Strong knowledge of the common PHP or web server exploits and their solutions
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Familiarity with limitations of PHP as a platform and its workarounds
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Experience with PHP 5.6 and PHP 8
• Experience with MariaDB, NGINX, ElasticSearch, Docker, Kubernetes, and Legacy Migration
• Familiarity with continuous integration
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of work experience as a PHP Developer
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and in team settings.

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.

Job Title: QA/QC Manager (Data Centers)

Location: South Bend, ID (Will take travelers)

The company

A leading engineering and consulting firm specializing in mission-critical infrastructure is seeking a QA/QC Construction Manager to serve as the owner’s on-site advocate, ensuring construction quality and readiness across complex, high-impact projects.

This role focuses on L1–L3 phases (design validation, procurement, construction), ensuring installations meet specifications and are fully documented for a seamless handoff to commissioning. While you won’t perform commissioning tests, you’ll make sure the site is commissioning-ready by enforcing QA/QC standards and resolving issues early.

The position

• Act as the owner’s “eyes and ears” on site
• Enforce QA/QC standards across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems
• Identify and resolve quality risks early to protect schedule and scope
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and field documentation
• Ensure pre-functional checklists, punch lists, and QA/QC records are complete
• Coordinate across owners, designers, contractors, and vendors
• Track non-conformances and report quality metrics to stakeholders
• Enforce HSE and LOTO requirements

Could this role be for you?

• Strong knowledge of mission-critical electrical, mechanical, and controls systems
• Experience enforcing QA/QC standards in complex construction environments
• Clear communicator with the ability to represent ownership directly
• Proficiency with Procore, ACC/BIM 360, Bluebeam, MS Office
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field OR 2+ years hands-on install/testing/troubleshooting experience
• 5+ years of additional related industry experience
• 75%+ travel until assigned to a long-term project
• Valid driver’s license required

Why apply?

• Competitive pay that often exceeds job-board ranges
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match + brokerage option
• Generous PTO + paid time off at year-end
• Life insurance, disability & parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement & professional licensing support

Account Executive

WORLDWIDE EXPRESS

The largest non-retail authorized UPS® partner and No. 1 largest privately held LTL broker in the country!

The Account Executive position at Worldwide Express is a unique and rewarding outside business-to-business(B2B) sales opportunity for the salesperson looking for unlimited growth potential and uncapped residual commission coupled with a healthy base salary and monthly allowances. This unique compensation plan allows top performers to earn an annual six-figure income within 18 to 24 months.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consult, educate and simplify supply chain practices through an innovative, web-based platform. Streamline in and outbound processes, providing customized solutions.

• Lead presentations with executives/owners of businesses with frequent shipping volume
• Partner with the operations and account management teams for optimal customer satisfaction
• Solution selling; effectively present solutions through cost-benefit analysis
• Present a streamlined technology solution developing a detailed analysis of customized needs in challenging areas and lanes
• Take the lead in coordinating/developing/managing all aspects of the proposal process
• Close, activate and train decision-makers on our exclusive shipping platform

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

A competitive and motivated mindset and a passion for new business development.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Proven success in generating/qualifying leads through prospecting new business with a ‘hunter’ mentality
• High energy, with a passion for your personal brand and the ability to carry yourself like an executive
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, quota-driven, results-oriented environment
• Effective communicator with strong business acumen and intuition
• Self-starter with strong organization & presentation skills
• Attention to detail to drive profitability
• Ability to think strategically about the personal impact to the client's long-term business strategy
• Team-oriented peer, with a thirst to compete to be the most valuable player

WHAT WE COMMIT TO YOU:

Industry-leading compensation with aggressive residual, uncapped commissions. Unsurpassed training, nationally ranked growth opportunities and our insanely awesome culture.

• Territory development with Targeted Company opportunities
• Strategic, pre-screened lead generation supported by multiple internal/external parties
• A competitive starting BASE SALARY with performance-based increases
• Residual, uncapped monthly commission
• Monthly/Quarterly/Regional contest with great reward$$$
• Fast track bonuses for quality deals your first year while ramping up
• The compensation plan allows top performers to earn an annual six-figure income within 18 - 24 months
• Nationally recognized sales training
• Ongoing sales & management support
• Progressive Advancement opportunity and national career mobility
• Monthly auto & cell phone allowances
• A comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision coverage and a 401(k) program

WHY WORLDWIDE EXPRESS?

• No. 1 largest privately held LTL broker in the country!
• The largest non-retail authorized UPS® partner
• More than 90,000 customers nationwide
• Ranked a Top 10 Freight Brokerage Firm by Transport Topics for the past 5 years
• Ranked a Top 50 Logistics firm globally by Transport Topics for the past 5 years
• Nationally ranked/known for culture, training and career growth

WHO ARE WE?

Quite simply, we make shipping simple. Worldwide Express offers customers a comprehensive solution for their shipping needs, whether it be small package, less-than-truckload or full truckload. We are a local partner for your global supply chain, providing consultative service from more than 125 offices across the nation. Through our relationship with UPS® and a highly selective carrier portfolio, we provide our customers with a breadth of shipping options unmatched in the 3PL field.

Worldwide Express has a strategic partnership with UPS for light package, domestic and international shipping to penetrate the small to medium size business sector. As UPS's largest business partner in North America our sales teams do what they do best, which is providing solutions to a C-Level executive while letting UPS do what they do best, deliver more packages on time than anyone else. In addition to our relationship with ups WWE has alliances with over 65 LTL, Domestic Air Freight, and International Air Freight carriers. WWE provides tailored services and individualized shipping solutions to fit the need of any small to medium sized business customers.

Worldwide Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Worldwide Express Operations, LLC and WWEX Franchise Holdings, LLC (collectively “Worldwide Express”) strives to make employment decisions on the basis of merit, seeking the most qualified individuals in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other status protected by law. All employment decisions will be based on valid job requirements or other legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons. Worldwide Express offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the job application and hiring process. If you would like to request such an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Director of Worldwide Express.

Pathologist (Generous sign-on!)

Our Southern Michigan (Kalamazoo) location is expanding our multi-specialty practice and is seeking a full-time, AP/CP board certified pathologist. This full-time opportunity enjoys a variety of specimens to screen, no autopsies and minimal hematopathology. SBMF serves hospitals, clinics and physician offices in northern Indiana and lower Michigan.

SBMF is a non-profit Pathology and Blood Center and that has served our clients since 1912. Our pathologists function as integral members of the clinical team, diagnosing approximately 14,400 surgical cases (75,000 organization-wide) annually. We foster close relationships with our client physicians, hospitals and clinics and are well known and respected in our community. 

We offer competitive wages (including an incentive plan), a generous sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, competitive benefit package, paid malpractice coverage and flexible paid time off. If you are a pathologist who wants to grow in your career, South Bend Medical Foundation is the place you can make that happen. 

As we are a 501(c)(3) (not for profit) organization, you would be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.    

If you seek quiet communities and reasonable housing costs, proximity to Lake Michigan (and other smaller, beautiful lakes), a location where you can take advantage of seasonal outdoor activities including kayaking, paddle boarding, skiing and hiking, and are only a car ride away from a major city, please consider South Bend Medical Foundation. 

Candidates who require sponsorship in the United States will be considered. The ideal candidate will have just be board certified/eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology with sub-specialty fellowship training helpful. Candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to obtain unrestricted medical licenses in Indiana and Michigan is required.

Candidates should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of three references to:

Looking for an exciting driving opportunity in the western region of America? System Transport is hiring experienced CDL-A flatbed truck drivers for regional and OTR routes. As a driver, you will be transporting important goods and materials such as glass, steel, aluminum, building materials, machinery, coils, and specialty metals. We offer competitive pay packages and excellent benefits. Join our team and become America Proud, Flatbed Strong with System Transport. Don't wait, apply now!

• Driver Type:  Experienced CDL-A Truck Drivers
• Equipment Type:  Flatbed
• Route Type:  Regional Route
• Division:  Division 264
• Terminal:  Ennis, TX
• Home Time:  Home Weekly

• Home Time:  Home Weekly
• Home time varies by division. This opportunity is for Division 264.
• System Transport offers many different route options for truck drivers.
• Which route is right for you? Speak with a recruiter, and we can find out together!

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Transition Pay
• Orientation Pay
• Accrue 1 hour of sick per 30 hours worked, then 1-9 years 80 hours PTO, 10+ years 120 hours PTO.
• And much more!

1.  Required:  Must have a valid Class A CDL
2.  Required:  Must be 21 years of age or older
3.  Required:  A safe driving record on the road is required.
4.  Required:  No more than 6 jobs in the last 3 years
5.  Required:  4+ months of driving experience required
6.  Preferred:  1 year truck driving experience, but not necessary
7.  Required:  Background Check required
8.  Required:  Clean Drug Test required
9.  Required:  Clean Clearinghouse result required
10.  Required:  For all flatbed driver opportunities, the driver must be physically able to lift a 90-pound tarp onto a 5-foot high platform twice. System Transport will test this during orientation, and flatbed drivers tarp about 70% of our loads. (this is required)

• OUR MODERN TRUCKS ARE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED FOR YOUR SAFETY
  • Every tractor has a lane departure & forward collision warning system, hard brake monitoring, and a satellite communication device installed.
  • 24/7/365 road service staff & shops
  • If a truck needs repairs, it's not going out until it is 100% ready to hit the road again safely with you at the wheel. You can count on that!

• DRIVER PORTAL: SUPPORT 24/7
  • Award-winning app made for drivers by drivers.
  • Receive real-time updates and alerts, access your pay, current trip data, messages/notifications, available PTO, contact information, and so much more!

Looking for an exciting driving opportunity in the western region of America? System Transport is hiring experienced CDL-A flatbed truck drivers for regional and OTR routes. As a driver, you will be transporting important goods and materials such as glass, steel, aluminum, building materials, machinery, coils, and specialty metals. We offer competitive pay packages and excellent benefits. Join our team and become America Proud, Flatbed Strong with System Transport. Don't wait, apply now!

• Driver Type:  Experienced CDL-A Truck Drivers
• Equipment Type:  Flatbed
• Route Type:  Regional Route
• Division:  Division 245
• Terminal:  Phoenix, AZ
• Home Time:  3 weeks out, then 3 days off

• Home Time:  3 weeks out, then 3 days off
• Home time varies by division. This opportunity is for Division 245.
• System Transport offers many different route options for truck drivers.
• Which route is right for you? Speak with a recruiter, and we can find out together!

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Transition Pay
• Orientation Pay
• Accrue 1 hour of sick per 30 hours worked, then 1-9 years 80 hours PTO, 10+ years 120 hours PTO.
• And much more!

1.  Required:  Must have a valid Class A CDL
2.  Required:  Must be 21 years of age or older
3.  Required:  A safe driving record on the road is required.
4.  Required:  No more than 6 jobs in the last 3 years
5.  Required:  4+ months of driving experience required
6.  Preferred:  1 year truck driving experience, but not necessary
7.  Required:  Background Check required
8.  Required:  Clean Drug Test required
9.  Required:  Clean Clearinghouse result required
10.  Required:  For all flatbed driver opportunities, the driver must be physically able to lift a 90-pound tarp onto a 5-foot high platform twice. System Transport will test this during orientation, and flatbed drivers tarp about 70% of our loads. (this is required)

• OUR MODERN TRUCKS ARE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED FOR YOUR SAFETY
  • Every tractor has a lane departure & forward collision warning system, hard brake monitoring, and a satellite communication device installed.
  • 24/7/365 road service staff & shops
  • If a truck needs repairs, it's not going out until it is 100% ready to hit the road again safely with you at the wheel. You can count on that!

• DRIVER PORTAL: SUPPORT 24/7
  • Award-winning app made for drivers by drivers.
  • Receive real-time updates and alerts, access your pay, current trip data, messages/notifications, available PTO, contact information, and so much more!

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.