Jobs in Southborough

At a Glance

Company: Bristol Precision
Location: Marlborough, MA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $40 – $50 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Overtime: Optional Saturdays | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Experience Level: Senior / Lead-Level (5+ years CNC programming experience)
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (ITAR environment)

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Why This Role Exists

Bristol Precision continues to grow its prototype and small-batch aerospace, medical, and scientific programs. This Lead CNC Mill Programmer role exists to elevate programming standards, improve machining strategy, and drive consistency across complex 3-, 4-, and 5-axis work.

This is not a button-pushing role. You’ll have real influence over how parts are programmed, documented, and executed on the floor.

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What You’ll Be Doing

• 
  
• Program complex 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling jobs using Mastercam
  
• Develop efficient machining strategies and optimize cycle times
  
• Build complete prototype programs from print to proven process
  
• Set up and validate first-piece parts as needed
  
• Create clear, thorough setup documentation for machinists
  
• Standardize tooling and programming methods to improve repeatability
  
• Collaborate with setup machinists, production leadership, and quality
  
• Mentor programmers and machinists on best practices
  
• Specify material, tooling, and inspection requirements
  

This role combines high-level programming with hands-on validation and leadership.

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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with:

Machines:

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• Haas Mini Mills through VF6SS
  
• 4- and 5-Axis capability (Haas TRT160 Trunnion)
  

Controls:

• 
  
• Haas
  

CAM Software:

• 
  
• Mastercam
  

Inspection Equipment:

• 
  
• Zeiss CMM
  
• Optical comparator
  
• Precision metrology tools
  

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Materials

• 
  
• Aluminum
  
• Stainless Steel
  
• Alloy Steel
  
• Aerospace and medical-grade materials
  

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 
  
• 5+ years of CNC programming experience using Mastercam
  
• Experience programming complex prototype parts from start to finish
  
• Strong understanding of 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling
  
• Familiarity with Haas controls
  
• Ability to inspect your own work to tight tolerances
  
• Solid understanding of GD&T
  
• Comfortable working in a small-company, high-accountability environment
  
• Strong communication skills and professional mindset
  

Preferred:

• 
  
• Experience in aerospace, medical, or scientific industries
  
• Experience mentoring or leading other programmers
  
• Process improvement mindset
  

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Why Machinists & Programmers Like Working Here

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• Clean, bright, air-conditioned facility
  
• Modern Haas equipment
  
• True prototype and high-mix work (not repetitive production)
  
• 4 weeks PTO + 6 paid holidays
  
• Quarterly profit sharing
  
• Company-funded retirement plan
  
• Collaborative, respectful culture
  
• Real influence over how work gets done
  

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Pay & Benefits

Pay Range: $40 – $50 per hour (DOE)

Benefits Include:

• 
  
• Health and dental insurance
  
• 4 weeks PTO + 6 paid holidays
  
• Profit-sharing plan
  
• Company-funded retirement plan
  
• Short- and long-term disability
  
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
  
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities
  

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Experienced CNC programmers can apply directly through hireCNC.

Job Title : Bomb Technician (EOD) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology; conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations; clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines; provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State.

What to Expect Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for EOD during initial enlistment, then pass the EOD Physical Screening Test and diver medical screening; complete required assessments and receive recommendation and screening from an EOD officer or senior enlisted EOD technician; additional in service accession requirements may include minimum time on board, performance standards, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Senior Project Manager – Power & Energy Systems (Large Boilers/Furnaces)

Location: Marlborough, MA (Relocation Assistance Available)

Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

We need someone with large boilers / furnaces experience , will relocate. We have 10 different locations in USA .

Overview:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of power/energy projects (scope, schedule, budget, resources)
• Serve as primary customer contact for technical, commercial, and schedule execution
• Own risk, quality, procurement approvals, and contract change/claims management
• Power Generation
• Industrial Boilers & Furnaces
• Energy Systems / EPC / OEM Services

This is a direct-hire opportunity with one of NESC Staffing's clients for a Senior Project Manager with power-industry experience supporting large boilers, furnaces, and energy systems. You'll lead complex projects from definition through closeout, aligning internal teams and third-party partners to deliver safe, reliable, on-time results for customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support project requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the core project team and assigned engineering and third-party resources to accomplish project objectives on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, timelines, and milestones.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Act as the single point of contact for customers across technical, commercial, and schedule matters.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage supplemental work and scope changes.
• Monitor projects for risks and issues; take ownership to resolve or prevent problems.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports, updates, and presentations to customers and internal leadership.
• Manage contractual claims through timely resolution that is satisfactory to all parties.
• Implement and maintain project quality expectations for assigned projects.
• Control project procurement and approve purchasing aligned to project needs and governance.

What we're looking for:

• Senior Project Management experience in the power industry, including large boilers, furnaces, and/or industrial energy systems.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to manage technical and commercial discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive scope, schedule, budget, and cross-functional execution in complex environments.
• Experience managing vendors/third parties, procurement approvals, and contract changes/claims.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: NESC Staffing and our affiliate client companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.

At a Glance

Company: Bristol Precision
Location: Marlborough, MA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $45 – $55 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Senior-Level (5+ years CNC experience with leadership responsibility)
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (ITAR environment)

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Why This Role Exists

Bristol Precision continues to grow its aerospace, medical, and defense programs. As a high-mix, prototype-driven shop, performance depends on structure, planning, and strong leadership.

This Production Manager role exists to strengthen daily execution, improve flow across approximately 20 CNC machines, and elevate the performance of a skilled machining team in an ISO-certified environment.

You will work directly with ownership to remove bottlenecks, improve systems, and help the shop operate at its highest level.

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What You’ll Be Doing

• 
  
• Plan and schedule workflow across approximately 20 CNC machines
  
• Prepare jobs for production by confirming program readiness, materials, tooling, and inspection requirements
  
• Balance machine capacity, customer priorities, and labor resources
  
• Lead setup machinists and operators with clear daily expectations
  
• Build accountability and ownership within the team
  
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient shop floor
  
• Coordinate communication between programming, quality, and operations
  
• Evaluate job estimates, setup times, and run times for alignment with performance goals
  
• Identify bottlenecks and implement practical process improvements
  

This is a hands-on leadership role inside a precision machining environment — not an office-only management position.

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Machines, Controls & Environment

You’ll oversee operations that include:

Machines:

• 
  
• Haas vertical machining centers (Mini Mills through VF6SS)
  
• 4- and 5-axis capability
  
• Mill/turn equipment
  

Software & Systems:

• 
  
• Mastercam
  
• ProShop ERP
  
• ISO-certified quality systems (AS9100 & ISO 13485 environment)
  

Inspection Infrastructure:

• 
  
• Zeiss CMM
  
• Optical comparator
  
• Precision metrology tools
  

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Materials

• 
  
• Aluminum
  
• Stainless steel
  
• Alloy steels
  
• Aerospace and medical-grade materials
  

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 
  
• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience
  
• Prior leadership or supervisory responsibility
  
• Strong understanding of complex precision machining
  
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment
  
• Ability to inspect parts and understand quality requirements
  
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  
• Comfortable working in a small-company, high-accountability environment
  

Preferred:

• 
  
• Aerospace, medical, or defense industry experience
  
• Experience with capacity planning and workflow optimization
  
• ERP experience (ProShop or similar)
  

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Why Professionals Like Working Here

• 
  
• Clean, bright, air-conditioned facility
  
• Approximately 20-machine precision operation
  
• Structured, ISO-certified processes
  
• Collaborative, respectful culture
  
• Direct access to ownership and decision-making
  
• Stable aerospace, medical, and defense customer base
  
• 20 days PTO + 6 paid holidays
  
• IRA with company match
  
• Health and dental insurance
  

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Pay & Benefits

Pay Range: $45 – $55 per hour (DOE)

Benefits Include:

• 
  
• Health and dental insurance
  
• IRA with company match
  
• 6 paid holidays
  
• 20 paid days off annually
  

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Experienced manufacturing leaders can apply directly through hireCNC.

We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves.:

Clinical Internship

Walden Behavioral Care

Westborough, MA

Walden Behavioral Care is one of the only rapidly-growing, leading national specialty healthcare systems dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full continuum of care for people with all types of eating disorders. We currently have 14-locations on the East Coast in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia. Over the past 15 years, utilizing our state-of-the art evidence based, personalized approach to care, we have helped over 20,000 people on their road to recovery.  Headquartered in Massachusetts we have over 450 employees who are dedicated to helping people with eating disorders get the help they need and deserve. Learn more at  or   .

Interested candidates need to submit a resume and a letter of interest for consideration. 

#LI-ONSITE

At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background. Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.

• Individual and group supervision by an independently licensed clinician in accordance with graduate program requirements.
• Additional clinical training opportunities provided by the organization and specific departments. 
• Conducting psychosocial assessments, participating in treatment planning, individual and family sessions, and discharge planning under the supervision of licensed clinicians and with increasing levels of independence throughout the academic year. 
• Development of group counseling skills and leadership of therapeutic groups. 
• Case management and program operations responsibilities as defined by each program and manager.
• Collaboration with the treatment team and Walden continuum.

Education:                                          

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

 Experience:                                        

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing direct clinical care in a mental health setting, preferably in an eating disorder or inpatient psychiatric setting

 Licensure/Certification:               

• Pursuing a LICSW, LCSW, LMHC or eligible in required state.
• CPR and CPI certifications, preferred

 Knowledge:                                        

• Must have strong clinical, organizational and communication skills
• Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.

 Required competencies:              

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently
• Ability to multi-task in a changing and fast paced mental health environment
• Ability to work in a highly collaborate, team environment

#Walden

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
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*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) 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.

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) 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 .

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