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Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured. The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable metalenses, diffractive optics, waveguides all manufactured using wafer level process. By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.
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POSITION – Process Engineer
Reporting to the Technical Director, the Process Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to help develop and manufacture cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will support Myrias’ nanoimprint ink development efforts, working with our process and characterization teams to optimize the formulations and process conditions to enable imprinted optical devices with high performance, high yield and new functionality. This position will also be responsible for transitioning the technology to our manufacturing team whose goal will be to bring a high volume, high yield nanoimprint process to market for our optical components and subsystems. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable engineer to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, waveguides, and diffractive optics. Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.
POSITION TYPE: Full time, on-site
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $90,000
LOCATION: Amherst, MA
RESPONSIBILITIES
Process and formulation development:
- Work closely with the Myrias process, characterization and manufacturing teams to develop and optimize ink formulations meeting product requirements and production standards
- Work with our manufacturing team to transitioning fabrication knowledge and processing techniques for all-inorganic nanoimprinting to high volume production, including formulations, stamp making and imprint processes
- Assist with fabrication of components and systems based on Myrias’ proprietary materials and processes meeting quality and optical performance specifications
- Conduct comprehensive nanoimprint ink tests and optimization, including formulation, imprinting, and post processing (calcination, ashing, etching, atomic layer deposition and/or overcoating)
- Performing metrology for fabricated components by top-down and cross-sectional scanning electron microscopy, variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry, UV-Vis-NIR spectrometry and contact angle measurements
- Work with Myrias optical characterization team to feedback optical test results into process optimization efforts to enabling a closed loop process
- Familiarity with characterization and testing of optical devices, including the use of lenses, mirrors, light sources, fiber optics, cameras, lasers, and other optical devices is a strong plus
- Establish detailed and thorough documentation for all operating procedures and production processes
- Assist in expand Myrias’ fabrication capabilities by identifying and implementing new process improvements
- Development and maintain comprehensive database of research data, sample/product travelers, characterization and yield data, and sample histories
- Provide technical guidance and feedback to management for more efficient workflow
- Create detailed internal reviews and customer product reports
- Assist in providing customer support for new designs and products
- Monitor and participate in safe clean room practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, material science, electrical engineering or equivalent technical discipline. A Master’s degree is a plus, Ph.D. Preferred
- 5+ years of industrial experience working with optical materials
- Strong understanding of chemical engineering, processing and optical testing and metrology
- Expertise in imprint or nanofabrication processes
- Experience with atomic layer deposition systems, high temperature oven, etching tools, ashers and evaporation tools
- Expertise with standard characterization tools like scanning electron microscopy, variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry, UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy and laser table characterization
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets and validate system performance
- Experience with document control best practices
- Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills
- Experience with polymers, inorganic materials and chemicals with strong understanding of nanoparticle composites and binding chemistry
- The ability to problem-solve and trouble shoot complications safely
- Experience collaborating within and between personnel with multi-disciplinary backgrounds
- Familiar with the startup or early-stage business environment
- Entrepreneurial spirit, with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Compensation Package, including equity
- Full Medical, Vision and Dental plans
- Insurance: Company paid disability insurance
- Paid time off: Vacation and sick time
EEO Statement
Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume in .pdf format with a title of “[First name] [last name] Resume” to
Company
Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured. The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR/VR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable metalenses, diffractive optics, waveguides all manufactured using wafer level process. By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.
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POSITION – Lead Optical Characterization Engineer
Reporting to the CTO, the Lead Optical Characterization Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to test and evaluate cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will lead experimental characterization of optical components, define and set up optical characterization systems, establish test and characterization procedures, develop efficient data acquisition and analysis methodologies, and grow and manage the optical characterization team. This role is ideal for someone with strong system-level thinking and hands-on optical experience, who is eager to lead complex interdisciplinary projects and mentor junior staff. You will serve as a bridge between software, hardware, and optical domains, ensuring our systems meet stringent performance and quality benchmarks. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable engineer to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, waveguides, and diffractive optics. Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR/VR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.
POSITION TYPE: Full time, on-site
SALARY RANGE: $125,000 - $145,000
LOCATION: Amherst, MA
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Senior (5+ years)
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Systems Engineering
- Lead cross-functional efforts in the development and integration of optical test systems.
- Define and enforce system-level requirements, test procedures, and verification protocols.
- Coordinate resources and timelines for optical characterization projects from concept to execution.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to a growing team of engineers and technicians.
Optical Characterization and Metrology
- Design optical systems for high volume screening and characterization of wafer level optics operating in mass production environments.
- Execute precise optical measurements and characterization utilizing systems involving lasers, fiber optics, cameras, and power meters.
- Establish designs and processes for alignment and integration of optical components into custom assemblies.
- Develop calibration and validation methods to ensure high measurement fidelity and reproducibility.
Software and Automation Integration
- Oversee or contribute to development of software tools for machine control, data acquisition, and image processing.
- Drive system automation strategies for scalable and repeatable test and metrology setups.
Quality Control and Troubleshooting
- Establish quality assurance workflows, analyze measurement data, and resolve systemic performance issues.
- Manage root cause analysis and continuous improvement for metrology tools and setups.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with design and fabrication teams to influence product and measurement fixture development for testability.
- Maintain detailed technical documentation, review reports, and communicate project updates across teams.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 5 years in optical engineering, systems engineering, or optical characterization roles.
- Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience in a technical setting.
Technical Expertise
- Strong proficiency with optical instruments such as cameras, lasers, power meters, and fiber optics.
- Familiarity with machine control programming in Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar.
- Experience integrating hardware/software in optical test setups.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
Skills
- Deep understanding of optical principles (reflection, refraction, alignment, metrology).
- Strong systems thinking and analytical skills for debugging and optimization.
- Excellent communication skills for technical collaboration and leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with real-time control systems and/or machine vision.
- Familiarity with optical design tools (e.g., Zemax) and mechanical design tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
- Background in fast-paced R&D, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Compensation Package, including equity
- Full Medical, Vision and Dental plans
- Insurance: Company paid disability insurance
- Paid time off: Vacation and sick time
EEO Statement
Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move.
As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nations economic prosperity. Being a CBPO makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
- Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
- Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
- Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
- Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
- Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.
Duty Locations Incentives available for some locations
You will be asked to provide your preference for one of the following mission-critical locations: (list truncated for brevity include full list in production)
The preference locations listed above are expected to have vacancies available in the future; however, if the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a duty location in another geographic location within the United States.
Salary and Duty Location Recruitment Incentives and Benefits
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies as follows:
GS-9: $61,111 - $124,443 per year
Note: A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary.
Officers are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, generous annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.
LOCATION INCENTIVES: If you accept one of the duty locations listed below, you may be eligible to receive an additional 15%-25% of your salary each year for the first three (3) years of employment in addition to any overtime pay. Some locations may offer 25% for four (4) years.
Duty locations offering 25% recruitment incentives: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, and Tecate, CA; Key West, FL; etc.
Duty locations offering 15% recruitment incentives: Honolulu, HI; Portal, ND; etc.
Duty location offering 10% recruitment incentives: Calexico, CA
Qualifications:
You qualify for the GS-9 grade level in one of the following ways: experience, education, or a combination of both.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes:
- Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws and/or arresting violators using the proper law enforcement methods.
- Enforcing laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping.
- Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats.
- Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity.
Education Substitution: A master's (or higher) degree or an LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university; OR
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed graduate-level education.
Other Requirements:
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
- Age Restriction: Must be referred before your 40th birthday (some exceptions apply).
- Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans may qualify for excepted service appointment.
Formal Training: Includes two-week orientation and 101-day academy at FLETC in Glynco, GA. Spanish training may be required for certain locations.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. Youll be directed to the CBP Talent Network page. Select "Customs and Border Protection Officer" as your Position of Interest. Youll receive a link to the official job posting on USAJOBS to complete your application. Be sure to follow all instructions.
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We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.
You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.
The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.
No formal finance background is required.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
- Average $81000 annually
- $5000 retention bonus
- Monday through Friday
- Home daily
- Dedicated route
- Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
You will drive:
- Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks
- Best-in-class specs designed for comfort and safety
- Equipped with inward and outward-facing in-cab cameras, helping to ensure safety for all
What you will do:
- Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies to automotive dealerships
- Unload trailer using manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, and rolling cages
- Use scanner to scan products as they are unloaded and delivered
- 7 stops per route and 1 transfer per route
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- 10:15 pm dispatch
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Paid vacation and holidays day 1
- Generous retirement benefit
- Excellent health care coverage-medical, dental, and vision
- Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
- Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear
- Employee discount benefit program
- Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
- Safety incentive program
- Premier Driver Recognition Program
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure.
Why Penske?
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Qualifications:
- Valid Class B CDL Airbrake endorsement required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence
- Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required
- 1 year of documented relevant commercial vehicle driving experience in the last 5 years required
- 3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents
- Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency
- Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
- This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate must be able to see and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
- The associate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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.
