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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

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.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

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, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for these full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:

GL-5/GL-7 $49,739 - $89,518 per year

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.

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 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 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) 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 with 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, 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.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

This facility is seeking a Primary Care Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. 

Details and requirements for this opportunity:

• Schedule: Mondays 12p-8p; Tuesdays 8a-4p, Wednesdays 8a-4p, Thursdays 8a-4p; Fridays 8a-4p.

• Patients per day: 14-24.

• Practice Setting: Medical infirmary at a county jail. 

• Scope: Primary Care.

• State Licensure: Active Pennsylvania license required.

• Responsibility for Advanced Practitioners: Yes.

AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.

This facility is seeking a Primary Care Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. 

Details and requirements for this opportunity:

• Schedule: Mondays 12p-8p; Tuesdays 8a-4p, Wednesdays 8a-4p, Thursdays 8a-4p; Fridays 8a-4p.

• Patients per day: 14-24.

• Practice Setting: Medical infirmary at a county jail. 

• Scope: Primary Care.

• State Licensure: Active Pennsylvania license required.

• Responsibility for Advanced Practitioners: Yes.

AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.

Blink Health is the fastest growing healthcare technology company that builds products to make prescriptions accessible and affordable to everybody. Our two primary products – BlinkRx and Quick Save – remove traditional roadblocks within the current prescription supply chain, resulting in better access to critical medications and improved health outcomes for patients.

BlinkRx is the world’s first pharma-to-patient cloud that offers a digital concierge service for patients who are prescribed branded medications. Patients benefit from transparent low prices, free home delivery, and world-class support on this first-of-its-kind centralized platform. With BlinkRx, never again will a patient show up at the pharmacy only to discover that they can’t afford their medication, their doctor needs to fill out a form for them, or the pharmacy doesn’t have the medication in stock.

We are a highly collaborative team of builders and operators who invent new ways of working in an industry that historically has resisted innovation. Join us!

Responsibilities:

• Data entry of electronic, faxed, and verbal prescriptions as per Blink protocols
• Handle provider/physician communications including, but not limited to voicemails, outbound and inbound calls
• Resolve open issues submitted by a variety of departments, including pharmacists, other technicians, and Incident Coordinator team
• Perform all tasks in a safe and compliant manner that is consistent with corporate policies as well as State and Federal laws
• Other duties as assigned in Pharmacy Technician role

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months prior Pharmacy Technician, or similar industry experience required
• PTCB or NHA certification required prior to joining
• Professional phone presence in a support/service capacity
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn complex new software
• Competent in basic pharmacy calculations

Shifts: 3 available shift options:

• 12 PM - 8 PM EST (Monday - Friday with rotating Saturdays)
• 1 PM - 9 PM EST (Monday - Friday with rotating Saturdays)
• Rotational 40-hour per week shifts are also available between the hours of 8 AM - 9 PM EST (Monday - Friday) and Saturday 8:30 AM - 5 PM (rotating Saturdays)

*** All shifts require rotational Saturday shift 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Location: Onsite full time position in Robinson Township

Perks:

• Paid Time Off - Vacation and Sick Time
• Free Shuttle service
• Health Benefits, 401K
• Holiday pay
• Overtime eligible (if available)
• Casual dress code

Senior Merchandise Planner – Candy

Position Summary

The Senior Merchandise Planner – Candy is responsible for driving financial and inventory planning strategies for the candy category to maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. This role partners closely with Merchandising, Buying, Supply Chain, and Finance to develop and manage Open to Buy (OTB), seasonal and promotional forecasts, and long-range category plans. The ideal candidate has deep experience planning candy or confectionery categories, understands seasonality and promotional intensity, and excels in data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Open to Buy Management

• Own and manage Open to Buy (OTB) at a detailed level (department, category, vendor, and SKU).
• Build and maintain weekly, monthly, and seasonal OTB plans aligned with sales, margin, and inventory targets.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities within OTB and recommend actions to optimize inventory flow.
• Partner with Merchants/Buyers to ensure purchasing decisions align with financial plans.

Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Develop accurate sales, inventory, and margin forecasts for the candy category, accounting for:
• Seasonality (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day)
• Promotional cadence and price elasticity
• New item introductions and discontinuations
• Reforecast regularly based on trend, performance, and changing business conditions.
• Analyze historical performance and customer demand patterns to improve forecast accuracy.

Category & Seasonal Planning

• Lead pre-season and in-season planning for key candy seasons and everyday assortments.
• Create and maintain category plans that balance core, seasonal, and promotional inventory.
• Partner with Merchandising to evaluate assortment strategies, pack sizes, and price points.
• Support new product launches with volume, margin, and inventory projections.

Inventory Management & Analysis

• Monitor inventory health (weeks of supply, sell-through, turnover, aging).
• Identify and resolve overstock and understock risks through rebalancing, markdowns, or exit strategies.
• Recommend markdown strategies to optimize sell-through while protecting margin.
• Ensure inventory levels support service level and in-stock goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a strategic partner to Buying, Supply Chain, Allocation, and Finance.
• Align forecasts with supply chain constraints, lead times, and vendor minimums.
• Present financial plans, forecasts, and performance recaps to senior leadership.
• Mentor and guide junior planners or analysts as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of merchandise planning experience, with direct experience planning a candy or confectionery category strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in Open to Buy (OTB) management and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of seasonal, promotional, and high-velocity categories.
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into action.
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with planning systems (e.g., SAP, Blue Yonder, Oracle, Anaplan, or similar).
• Strong communication and influence skills; comfortable presenting to leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic financial planning
• Forecast accuracy and trend analysis
• Inventory optimization
• Cross-functional partnership
• Problem solving and decision making
• Attention to detail with a big-picture mindset