Jobs in Olmos Park Texas

Controls Engineer

Location: San Antonio, TX

Pay Rate: $55/hour

Position Overview

• A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Controls Engineer to support stamping production engineering operations in San Antonio, TX. This role will focus on the planning, design, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment, including stamping and laser welding systems.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial automation, Siemens PLC programming, and equipment commissioning, and will work closely with engineering teams, equipment vendors, and maintenance personnel to ensure efficient and reliable production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, installation, and startup of new and modified manufacturing equipment within stamping and automated production environments.
• Collaborate with OEM vendors and commissioning teams to ensure equipment is installed and configured according to engineering specifications.
• Develop and maintain Siemens PLC programs using Step 7.
• Support servo drive programming using Siemens Simotion and Scout software.
• Configure and maintain HMI systems for automated production equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support for automated production lines, including laser welding and stamping equipment.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and technical documentation for equipment operation and modification.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and maintenance technicians to support equipment improvements and production reliability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and equipment performance.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring tasks are completed within defined timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience with Siemens PLC programming using Step 7.
• Experience with Siemens Simotion servo drive programming using Scout software.
• Experience developing or supporting HMI programming for automated equipment.
• Experience with industrial equipment installation and commissioning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented engineering environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing production systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with laser welding or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with industrial automation and ladder logic programming.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Director of Claims – Healthcare (onsite in San Antonio, TX)

Purpose: To lead healthcare claims operations for a growing organization. This role will oversee claims processing, reporting, compliance, and team performance to ensure accurate and timely claims adjudication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the claims operations team

• Ensure compliance with Medicare Advantage, managed care, and regulatory requirements

• Monitor claims accuracy, productivity, and operational metrics

• Support audits, reporting, and claims data integrity

• Partner with Finance, Contracting, Clinical, and IT teams to improve workflows and reporting

• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and quality outcomes

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of healthcare claims experience

• 5+ years in a leadership role (Manager/Director level)

• Strong knowledge of Medicare, managed care, and healthcare claims regulations

• Experience with claims adjudication and operational reporting

• Strong analytical and leadership skills

Job Summary: Clinical Research Associates works under the direction of physician experts performing data research and document production activities on medical-legal cases. Duties include researching medical billing codes, conducting scientific literature reviews, sourcing cost data, analyzing medical cost/vendor surveys, and performing extensive quality control and proofreading.

About This Opportunity

The Clinical Research Associates begins by working within a designated pod alongside more tenured and experienced team members in higher roles. During this initial phase, the Apprentice provides research assistance on cases managed by senior staff members who carry higher caseloads. As the Apprentice gains experience and proficiency, they gradually transition to independently managing their own caseload of 7-10 active cases.

The Clinical Research Associates receives hands-on training in the company's proprietary Workflow and Information Management System (WIMS) while developing specialized knowledge in medical coding, cost analysis, and document production. As a downstream operations department, this role requires collaboration and communication with various departments across the organization to ensure the highest quality deliverables are completed.

This position requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with strong multitasking skills and the ability to maintain composure and organizational clarity during high-pressure situations. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, excellent proofreading abilities, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a firm commitment to meeting deadlines are essential. The role involves seven to eight hours per day of computer-based work, which may include prolonged sitting.

Essential Job Functions

Research & Analysis

• Research medical billing codes (CPT, CDT, HCPCS, Anesthesia and MS-DRG) and assign them to medical procedures and services
• Conduct scientific literature reviews and source healthcare cost data
• Contact vendors to gather location-specific pricing information
• Analyze medical cost surveys and perform cost calculations
• Knowledge of CPT, CDT, HCPCS, Anesthesia and MS-DRG medical codes
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology

Case Management

• Coordinate communication between internal staff and physician experts
• Track case progress and keep management informed of project status
• Ensure all work meets strict deadlines and quality standards
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Quality & Production

• Perform quality control and proofread medical-legal documents
• Master our proprietary Workflow and Information Management System
• Apply methodological processes under physician direction
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word)
• Strong grammatical and proofreading abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Typing speed of 40+ wpm

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Biology and/or Chemistry, OR
• Medical Billing and Coding Certification with 2+ years of professional medical office experience, OR
• 2+ years of professional experience in a medical office or medically-related field

Preferred Qualification

• Active CBCS certification (or willingness to obtain within first year)
• Strong memory recall abilities
• Team-first attitude and collaborative spirit
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with efficiency

Work Schedule

• 5 day/40-hour work week: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm.
• Overtime may be required and will be based on business needs.

Benefits

At Physician Life Care Planning, our employees enjoy benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), life insurance, paid time off program with paid holidays and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning assists employees with their professional goals.

Work Environment

Physician Life Care Planning is a professional office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physician Life Care Planning’s Core Values

Commitment to Excellence, Superlative Expertise, Integrity, Ownership, Professionalism, Problem-Solving and Customer Centricity.

Physician Life Care Planning is an equal opportunity employer.

Confidentiality

Clinical Research Associates must adhere to Federal HIPAA Regulations and willing to sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

Ortho San Antonio is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapy Technician for our Med Center outpatient ortho clinic.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO accrual
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Responsibilities and Duties:·

• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting the patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.
• Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears.
• Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
• Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-2 years of Physical Therapy Office experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent Customer Service and Telephone skills

This position requires a background check upon acceptance.

Physicians Rehab Solution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Req#3547

Title:

Executive Assistant to CEO, President & Owner

Location: San Antonio, TX (Corporate Office)

Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Senior-Level

We are seeking a highly organized, strategic, and trusted Executive Assistant to support our CEO, President, and Owner of a well-established, multi-location automotive services company with 350+ employees across Texas.

This role is more than administrative support — it is a key business partner position that ensures leadership can operate at the highest level. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, discreet, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

You will serve as the right hand to executive leadership, managing priorities, protecting time, and driving operational efficiency across the organization.

• Manage complex calendars, priorities, and executive scheduling
• Coordinate leadership meetings, board/executive sessions, and offsites
• Prepare presentations, reports, and executive communications
• Track key initiatives and follow-ups across departments
• Serve as liaison between executives and corporate/field leadership
• Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems before they arise
• Support special projects that directly impact company growth

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!

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Registered Nurse Radiology 

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes. 

What you will do in this role: Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status. Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication. Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them. Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology. 

What qualifications you will need:  

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree

No Travel Required

Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a critical care setting

Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Radiology opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Coordinator with Methodist Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What you will do in this role:

• Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
• Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
• Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
• Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.   
• Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.
• Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
• Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma

No Travel Required

Minimum 1 years experience Required 

Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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)