Jobs in Orangeburg County, SC

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

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.

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.

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 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.

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Prepares surgical set-up for procedures; observes and anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the procedure; functions within a sterile field; Functions as a surgical assistant.

Certified Surgical Technologists and one (1) year of scrub experience. Educational and clinical training with documentation for surgical assisting and/or proof of completion of Military training as an Operating Room Specialist (68-D) plus 3 years of experience in the operating room environment.  Case history must be provided by the potential employee.

Works primarily in a clinical setting.   May be exposed to infectious, contagious, or blood-borne diseases.  May be exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and waste.  May be exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment.  May be subject to burns and cuts.  Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements including accidents, injuries and illness.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Financial Responsibilities:

None.

Essential Functions:

Drapes patients for surgical procedures and assist the surgical team during operative procedure.

Cleans and prepared rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning.

Maintains and cares for equipment supplies.

Documents maintenance and repairs and troubleshoot equipment needs when necessary.

Performs assisting duties within the scope of a practicing CST Level II.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand for periods up to twelve hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds 50% of the time and up to 100 pounds 50% of the time in order to move anesthetized patients; must possess the fine manual dexterity skills to assist with operative procedures; and close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen move up/down or left/right), dept perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet away) and ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus).

Mental Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical, or technical procedures or regulations.  Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff.

Must possess the ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) using numbers and units of money.

Listeners can understand verbal communication.

Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to deal with concrete and abstract concepts and interpret verbal, nonverbal and written instructions.

This position primarily interacts with all age groups, genders and ethnicities and provides direct patient care.  All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, cultural and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area.

Additional Job Description

Certified Surgical Technologist and one (1) year of scrub experience. Educational and clinical training with documentation for surgical assisting and/or proof of completion of Military training as an Operating Room Specialist (68-D) plus 3 years of experience in the operating room environment.  Case history must be provided by the potential employee.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:

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.

Title: Engineering Technician

Location: Orangeburg, SC 29115

Hire Type: Contract to Hire

Salary: $23- $27/hr

Benefits: Paid time off, 401K, health/dental/vision options, opportunities for overtime

We are seeking an experienced Assembly Team Lead to join our production team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide a team, optimize assembly processes, and ensure high-quality output. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, process improvement, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Duties:

• Develop, maintain, and improve assembly processes to reduce inefficiencies and increase productivity.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to monitor tools, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive production schedules while resolving process-related challenges.
• Support Engineering and Development Labs with new product introductions and process validation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, ISO standards, and company controls.
• Provide accurate production documentation, including MPIs, equipment setup, and programs.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues, perform adjustments, and assist in maintenance under supervision.
• Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements for setup, calibration, or alignment.
• Assist operators by answering questions, demonstrating proper techniques, and ensuring quality standards.
• Conduct spot checks to maintain consistent product quality.
• Stay up-to-date with manufacturing support, process changes, and equipment upgrades.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in assembly operations with prior leadership responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and process improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of safety standards, ISO requirements, and production documentation.
• Hands-on experience with equipment setup, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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.

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.

About the Role- Come Join the American Fidelity Family!

American Fidelity Assurance is now looking for an Account Manager (Outside Sales Representative) in South Carolina.

Our salaried account managers are responsible for selling benefits, retirement, and other insurance products and services within the Private Sector in a defined sales territory with an existing customer base and bringing in new accounts. You will build strong, long-term relationships with businesses and develop specific, needs-based recommendations for their employees, highlighting the benefits of American Fidelity's insurance portfolio.

We Offer

• Base salary + uncapped commission + additional bonus potential
• Company car, company credit card and paid travel expenses.
• International sales award trips
• Average first-year income is between $87,000 to $119,000.
• 100% match when contributing 6% to your 401(k), with more matching opportunities after five years
• You will have a defined territory
• Multiple sales career path options
• Consistent, standardized training designed for new Account Managers
• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance plans.

Progression for the Account Manager Role:

• Sr. Account Manager
• Executive Account Manager
• Account Executive
• Sr. Account Executive
• Executive Account Partner

Primary Responsibilities

Focus on growing and maintaining existing Business-to-Business accounts by one-on-one sales of worksite insurance products and services to the community. Consult with current customers to provide value and meet financial needs. Build strong relationships with customers and association executives. Develop customized needs-based employee benefits packages through annual benefit enrollments, group presentations, and new account development opportunities.

Defined Territory – Each Account Representative is assigned a territory to manage and develop new accounts. Overnight Travel is Required. Must reside in the specific territory.

Extended Training Program—Account Representatives participate in a structured, comprehensive training program that includes on-the-job training within their territory, product & sales schools, and online training.

Company Overview

Founded in 1960, American Fidelity Assurance Company is a private, family-owned company specializing in the education, public sector, automotive and healthcare industries with products like group and individual life, health and annuity services as well as other financial security products and services.

For more information on our company, visit .

A Great Place to Work for All

American Fidelity is a certified Great Place to Work for All by the consulting company Great Place to Work. Being a salesperson is a challenging career, but it’s a lot easier when you enjoy coming to work and believe in what you’re selling. That’s why at American Fidelity we offer products designed to help people.

We train our Sales Colleagues to serve as consultants who help people decide which products are best for them – and which aren’t. Being honest and transparent is a huge part of our culture – and that extends to our relationships with customers and policyholders.

Being a Great Place to Work for All is another driver of our culture, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is valued and respected.

If you'd like information about American Fidelity's privacy practices, please visit /privacy.

Calling All B2B SALES Entrepreneurs!

Talus Pay is an end-to-end payments solution provider on a mission to change the payments economy! Our solutions approach centers around our company values:

• Forge Trust
• Customer First
• Innovate to Win
• Succeed Together
• Foster Simplicity
• Embrace Inclusion

Be an entrepreneur:

As a Solution Consultant at Talus Pay, you get to set appointments and interact with businesses of all sizes, across all industries and offer them something that will save them money and make their business more efficient. You will also have the opportunity to sell outside your market. In your role, you will be developing and selling new business through business walks, networking, and referral programs.

· Why merchants choose Talus Pay video: · Talus Pay culture video: does a great Solution Consultant do?

We’re looking for energetic, tech-savvy, results-driven sellers for a field-based Solution Consultant position on the short-sales-cycle merchant services sales team. You will be able to offer a super customizable and dependable point of sale system designed to drive business efficiency, take more kinds of payments, help protect business and customer payment transactions, and grow business with our suite of value-added products.

What You Will Do

· Generate your own leads in this business-to-business environment (B2B), which may be complemented by referrals obtained from working relationships you build and develop.

· Retain clients by building relationships and growing portfolios through relationship management and cross consulting.

· Represent the values of embodying the highest ethical standards and treating others with dignity, respect, and genuine concern.

· Able to commit fully to our 12-week program without interruption.

What You Will Need To Have

· Prior experience in a quota driven self-sourcing sales environment for small to medium size clients.

· Experience with cold-calling and self-sourcing leads.

· Experience developing a plan to effectively build your pipeline and generate top line revenue growth.

· Entrepreneurial mind set and Self-Starter is a must.

How our outside Solution Consultant (B2B Sales) are compensated: NO Cap on Earning potential.

• Guarantee base pay!
• Monthly commission income - High residual split
• Bi-weekly new account signing bonuses

What we provide our outside Solution Consultant (B2B Sales):

• 401k with Company Match
• 25x residual vesting buyback
• Complete Benefits Package
• Paid Training (field, virtual and classroom)
• Monthly Performance Incentives
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company issued Tools
• Trips/Recognition Programs

Are you an entrepreneur? Your next step starts now. Apply now and let’s connect.

Check out this video for the Insider scoop about this opportunity: Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time and tolerate unpredictable work hours. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus. In addition, the job requires employees to have the ability to hear and communication to customers and co-workers throughout the day for extended periods.

Mental Requirements:

The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; work and deadlines may impose pressure on a routine and frequent basis, substantive contacts with people in stressful situations, delicacy and unpredictability of contacts routinely may create significant/constant stress. Talus Payments is an EO Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. This description reflects managements’ assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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) opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience, including military police or local/state law enforcement.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments may include the Southwest Border. U.S. Border Patrol determines assignments based on operational needs, which may not align with your preferences. Relocation may be required.

EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES: Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will receive a $20,000 incentive $10,000 after completing academy training and $10,000 after fulfilling a 3-year agreement. An extra $10,000 is available for prioritized locations (Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ).

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers a career with camaraderie, pride, purpose, and the mission of protecting America.

If youre looking for an exciting, well-compensated federal law enforcement career, apply now. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring full-time Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) positions.

Salary and Benefits

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11: $63,148 $120,145 per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location

Overtime: Up to 25% additional pay

This is a career ladder position progressing from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You may be promoted after 52 weeks at each level without reapplying.

Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a traditional or Roth 401(k)).

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you help protect the U.S. by securing borders, stopping illegal activity, and supporting economic stability.

Typical assignments include:

• Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
• Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers using covert surveillance and infrared scopes
• Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
• Performing farm, traffic, building, city, and transport checks
• Patrolling using vehicles, horses, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, or motorcycles

Qualifications

GL-9: One year of specialized experience at the next lower level, including:

• Searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
• Apprehending or restraining suspects in violation of law
• Using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering case evidence

GS-11: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, including:

• Using intelligence to monitor criminal threats and operations
• Leading fraud or contraband investigations
• Apprehending violators using surveillance and detection tech

There is no education substitution for GL-9 or GS-11 positions.

Other Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Residency: Must have lived primarily in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
• Age: Must be referred before turning 40 (exceptions for federal or veteran law enforcement)
• Veterans: May qualify under Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

Formal Training: After hiring, agents attend the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM for 6 months of instruction in immigration law, firearms, defensive tactics, Spanish, and more.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button on this page. You will be redirected to the CBP Talent Network. Select "Border Patrol Agent" and complete the pre-screening questions.

You will receive a link to the BPA Job Opening Announcements on USAJOBS. Follow all instructions and submit all required materials (resume, transcripts, etc.). Youll be evaluated based on your application and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions, contact a recruiter: /s/usbp

NOTE: Subscribers to the CBP Talent Network will receive monthly updates on webinars, expos, and job opportunities.

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