Jobs in Stanton, CA

Macdonald & Company has partnered with a privately held real estate investment manager to appoint a Vice President of Acquisitions. The firm is an established owner-operator with discretionary capital, significant dry powder, and actively growing its portfolio through acquisitions across the United States.

This role will work closely with the firm's principals and play a hands-on role in sourcing, underwriting, and executing new investments nationwide. The firm is open to a generalist background, with a preference for experience across office, retail, and medical office assets.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate acquisition opportunities across U.S. markets
• Underwrite transactions and build detailed financial models, including cash flow projections and return analyses
• Lead transaction execution from initial review through closing, including LOIs, due diligence, and deal structuring
• Coordinate with internal capital markets and asset management teams throughout the investment process
• Maintain broker and owner relationships to support ongoing deal flow
• Prepare investment materials and present opportunities to senior leadership and investment committee

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions
• Experience across office, retail, and/or medical office assets preferred
• Strong underwriting and financial modeling skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage transactions from sourcing through closing
• Experience within an owner-operator investment platform

AMG & Associates, Inc., an established Southern California general contractor focusing on DSA and Public Works projects, is currently seeking a Project Superintendent in Santa Ana, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the construction plan for the successful execution of the work. Coordinates the means and methods, manpower, equipment, and material resources required to accomplish this goal.
• Establish and enforce a comprehensive project safety & security program as defined in the company safety program and in accordance with all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Negotiate with authorities having jurisdiction to achieve project occupancy milestones.
• Prepare the original CPM Project Schedule. Coordinates incremental schedules with the subcontractors for monthly updates.
• Conduct weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Prepare daily field status reports in Procore.
• Review of the Procurement Schedule. Identifies items which could cause detrimental schedule problems for the project. Research alternatives for the Project Managers approval.
• Assist in the review of all supplemental subcontracts and purchase orders, change orders, and cost control budget adjustments, as needed.
• Coordinate the documentation of design conflicts and clarifications with the appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate and performs the timely completion of all punch lists and develop a schedule as required for the successful start-up and turnover of all systems to the owner.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Superintendent on a DSA/Public Works project is required.
• Certified OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, P6, and other construction management software

Purchasing Assistant | Residential & Multi-Family Developer

Location: Orange County, CA

Compensation: $70,000 – $100,000 DOE + Performance Bonus

The Opportunity

We are a rapidly growing residential builder focused on luxury custom homes, multi-family, and build-to-rent communities throughout California. This is a high-visibility, non-clerical growth position designed for an ambitious professional who wants real exposure to the business side of construction.

We are building a high-performance team that wants responsibility early and advancement quickly.

The Role

You will work directly with leadership and project teams to support procurement, protect budgets, and ensure materials and trade partners stay aligned with fast-moving project schedules.

• Procurement & Bidding: Assist in preparing and distributing bid packages to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Bid Leveling: Level and compare bids to ensure complete scope coverage and identify gaps before contracts are finalized.
• Contract Administration: Support the drafting and issuance of purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Cost Management: Maintain accurate pricing data, track change orders, and assist in value engineering efforts.
• Compliance: Track insurance certificates, licenses, and onboarding requirements for new trade partners.
• Field Coordination: Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents to align material orders with build schedules and track long-lead items.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–2 years in purchasing, estimating, project coordination, or construction operations.
• Industry Exposure: Background in residential, luxury custom, or multi-family building is preferred.
• Technical Edge: Strong Excel skills are required; familiarity with Procore, BuildPro, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Attributes: Analytical, highly organized, and looking for long-term career growth rather than just a job.

Why Join This Team?

This role offers a clear and direct path to becoming a Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Manager. You will gain experience across high-end luxury finishes and large-scale multi-family projects within a company that prioritizes performance and rapid scaling.

Macro-Z-Technology (MZT) is a leading construction company known for building exceptional projects through an unwavering commitment to its people. With a strong reputation in the Federal and Municipal construction markets, MZT has built everything from roadways and dams to multi-story building construction and complete facility renovations. With an in-house design department, we specialize in design-build projects.

As a Senior Project Manager at MZT, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful completion of our largest construction projects. You will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, which includes ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards. You’ll interface regularly with the Client, Client stakeholders, and other construction professionals to resolve project challenges. Your strong leadership, organizational skills, and construction expertise will be vital in driving the successful completion of projects that are safe, on-time, within budget, and leave the Client satisfied.

We are looking for Senior Project Managers with experience working on Federal and Civil construction projects (roads/bridges, wastewater/sewer systems, railways, tunnels, dams, airports, etc.). While we appreciate candidates from other construction backgrounds only those with Civil construction experience will be considered.

Company Culture

• MZT covers 100% of the premium for medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your family because we want you to be well. You won’t find this benefit anywhere else.
• MZT supports professional development. Whatever your growth goals are, we’re here to provide support. We offer an incentive for you to get your PMP or CCM certification within your first six months of joining our team.
• MZT trusts your skills and expertise. We encourage our Construction Project Managers to exercise their judgment, explore innovative approaches, and seize opportunities for growth, while guided by our core values to delivering projects that align with our commitment to excellence.
• Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you will be an integral part of a collaborative and supportive environment. We value the power of collective knowledge and believe that together we can achieve remarkable results.
• You’ll work directly with the company owner – your voice will be heard.
• Room for growth? You bet! Over 20% of MZT’s key leaders started in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Project planning and execution, budgeting and cost control, team leadership and collaboration, and quality assurance and safety compliance on assigned projects.
• Develop project, schedule and monitor project milestones and effectively schedule appropriate employees and contractors (with strong support from the Superintendent) for best quality work in timely fashion.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Contribute to pre-construction phase including scheduling, constructability review, estimating, bidding, and interfacing with our in-house design department.
• Prepare necessary documentation, such as RFIs, submittals, subcontracts, change orders, etc.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Superintendent, consultants, contractors, and others as appropriate to each project.
• Effectively motivate and manage in-field managers and subs for timely project completion.
• Lead the buyout process for your assigned project(s). Negotiate with subcontractors.
• Communicate project milestones to stakeholders at regularly scheduled meetings and as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend all design and construction meetings, such as Post-Award Kickoff (PAK).
• Support the Superintendent in resolving in-field challenges with construction or personnel issues.
• Coordinate building structure as well as related aspects (e.g., mechanical, plumbing, electrical) with subcontractors and related personnel.
• Prepare and present a Monthly Project Review report.
• Certify and sign statement on each invoice that all work to be paid under the invoice has been completed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, building construction, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in construction management overseeing multiple, concurrent projects as a Project Engineer, PM, or equivalent role.
• MUST HAVE proven background in Federal and/or Military construction projects
• Knowledge of the FARS is preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal procedures is preferred.
• EM 385 USACE Certification preferred.
• PMP or CCM certification is preferred
• Experience in both civil/ horizontal and building/ vertical construction
• Demonstrated experience in mid-level construction management on commercial, public works, or government construction projects.
• Communication skills will be subject to assessment in both verbal and written form—business correspondence as well as ad-hoc in-field communication will both be strong demands in this position

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 (prefer to see certification as well)
• Other construction management platform experience desired (e.g., Procore, RMS, Oracle, eCMS, etc.)

What We Offer

• Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year DOE
• Sign On Bonus - $10,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance premiums 100% paid for you and your dependents
• Life Insurance (100% premium paid by the company for the employee only)
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for bonuses based on performance

Schedule

• Full time
• Hours vary, weekend work may be required
• In office or on-site where the project is located
• Must be willing to travel

EEO

We’re dedicated to creating a respectful workplace that values diversity and offers equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. We celebrate our diverse team and ensure that every applicant is considered based solely on qualifications, without discrimination. We abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5. This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employee and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

VEVRAA/This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employee and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in a purchasing role, buying out all phases of vertical construction.

Responsibilities

• Value engineering construction plans, review details/assemblies
• Create preliminary/final budgets
• Develop/review scopes of work
• Solicit bids from vendors/subcontractors
• Award contracts
• Monitor budgets

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills
• 3 - 5 years' of purchasing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Read plans
• Understanding of construction process and plan details
• Work as part of a team

Do you have sales experience? Are you passionate about building relationships with potential and current residents? Keep reading, this job might be a perfect fit!

LOCATION: This position is required to be onsite full time at Eleven10 Apartment Homes, 1110 West Town and Country Road, Orange CA 92868. Weekend availability required

Who We Are: Picerne Residential is the property management division of The Picerne Group, which operates multi-family apartment communities across Southern California. Picerne Residential focuses on creating premium living experiences by providing exceptional customer service for all residents.

About the Position: The ideal candidate will be trained in day-to-day resident relations interaction with the goal of creating a sense of community and a highly sought-after resident lifestyle that supports retention and lease renewals. This role provides exposure to sales strategies, including prospecting, qualifying, and closing potential residents and then on executing a lease.

Candidates must meet all Picerne Residential hiring criteria and demonstrate a background compatible with The Picerne Group’s culture, goals, and values.

Key Position Responsibilities:

• Create and build a strong Picerne Resident experience brand that supports the sales team and builds exceptional resident relationships to encourage resident retention.
• Handle day-to-day resident relations tasks to provide a luxury lifestyle brand.
• Support the Sales team on the sales funnel as needed.
• Weekend availability required.

What You Bring:

• Current student or recent graduate of an academically reputable four-year college. Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates developing emotional intelligence (EQ) and strong interpersonal awareness
• Empathetic and able to build genuine rapport with residents and prospects
• Solutions-oriented with a keen ability to problem-solve effectively
• Charismatic, confident, and comfortable engaging with a wide range of personalities
• Brings positive energy and a professional, customer-focused attitude to the workplace

What We Offer: Happy, healthy employees enhance our ability to assist our residents. That's why Picerne Residential strives to offer a competitive and robust benefits package to our team members!

• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Medical insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Basic life coverage
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 9 paid company holidays

Compensation:

• Competitive pay structure + commission offering total annual compensation of approximately $65,000-$68,000.

The Picerne Group is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Project Manager reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for providing assistance to the Project Manager in the various aspects of electrical construction management. Work involves the aid in creating and implementing the project management plan, processing of purchase orders, change orders, vendor invoices/billings, and client/vendor credits. The Project Engineer will also be responsible of the tracking of RFI’s, material, and the organization of data that is to be analyzed by management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Communicate with people involved in a project (clients, vendors, subcontractors …) and design team.

2. Assist Project Manager with reviewing plans/drawings, preparing estimates according to budgets, and attend/holds meetings.

3. Assist Project Manager with budget management and contract management.

4. Delegates tasks, helps identify needed resources, and manage daily operations during the absence of the Project Manager.

5. Ability to accurately and efficiently input data into a computer in addition to detect and correct entry errors before posting.

1. Process and track material purchases, fixtures, switchgear, and work orders submitted from operations.
2. Create and utilize Action and Tracking logs.
3. Print & send project labor report with current hours worked and code classifications to foreman.
4. Process all vendor billings, invoices, and credits pertaining to the project.
5. Aid with change orders and take offs.
6. Order, coordinate, and track the delivery and pick up of all material and rental equipment pertaining to the project.
7. Track the location of materials and equipment stored within the AJK&A warehouse pertaining to the project.
8. Coordinate and ensure accurate material delivery from the AJK&A warehouse using Transmittal forms.
9. Create, track, log, and coordinate the correspondence of all RFI’s with the client.
10. Collect cut sheets for general material, fixtures, switchgear, and other materials in order to assemble/create a submittal or closeout package for Project Manager and Foreman review and approval.
11. Coordinate material buyouts and phasing with Project Manager.
12. Create, maintain, and ensure accurate and efficient filing of internal documents pertaining to the project.
13. Ensure current project drawings/plans are printed; slip sheet and/or upload to the Job Folder and PlanGrid.
14. Utilize PlanGrid functions
15. Build and maintain good relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
16. Ensure health and safety regulations are implemented.
17. Ensure tool reports are up to date and sent to the foreman.
18. Participate in Turnover Meetings
19. Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Represent the company in a professional manner to clients, vendors, and other external institutions.
2. Maintain and enhance the company’s reputation.
3. Maintain confidentiality of company fiscal and personnel related information.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. Fundamental knowledge of electrical drawings, specifications, financial record keeping, computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, & Accubid), calculations, forms, filing, clerical methods, and policies/procedures used in an office environment.
2. Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with clients and staff.
4. Ability to work and meet deadlines while simultaneously managing several projects.
5. Ability to adhere to well defined procedures set by management.
6. Ability to participate in project meetings.
7. Ability to maintain integrity, accountability, credibility, and high ethical standards.
8. Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and able to work to deadlines.
9. Ability to work well on your own initiative.
10. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree and/or two years of experience in the construction industry.
11. Willingness to work a flexible schedule and may involve overtime at the discretion and approval of a direct supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are normal for an office or non-manual based environment.

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.

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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.

Pilot—CBP Air Interdiction Agent

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers skilled Pilots interested 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 to protect America.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become an Air Interdiction Agent. AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities with a streamlined application process. Notably, seasoned pilots and those with military training are in demand–APPLY TODAY!

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Duty Locations

Locations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select to include but not limited to the following:

Southeast Region: Homestead, FL and CAMB: Aguadilla, PR

Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX

NASOC UAS locations: Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States. Typical duties include:

• Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.
• Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.
• Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

Salary and Benefits

Begin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $85,270 to - $110,846 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location (see below).

Recruitment Incentive: New hires may be eligible to receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.)

Your starting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR); Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP); Recruitment Incentive; and Retention Incentive.

This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval).

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $106,588
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $127,754
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $151,918

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 10% Retention Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 10% Retention Incentive UAS Sites: Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo, TX).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $115,115
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $137,974
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $164,071

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 25% Recruitment Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 25% Recruitment Incentive CAMB location only; Aguadilla, PR).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $127,906
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $153,305
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $182,302

Retention Incentive: Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for UAS Sites, Sierra Vista, AZ, Grand Forks, ND, San Angelo, TX)

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Key West, FL)

RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) and subordinate locations)

Air Interdiction 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 and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties such as:

• Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or speed.
• Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations.
• Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets.
• Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information.
• Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot.

Hiring Minimums:

Certification & Ratings: A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings:

• Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument.
• Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Equivalent military rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot).

Flight Hours: Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours.

250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5, 2025.

FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position.

Apply at 750 hours total time: Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at their own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 2026)

UAS Flight Hours: Applicants may include UAS Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) or predator-based flight hours. These hours may be credited towards satisfying the "Total flight time" 1,500 flight hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the time of your Flight Assessment for verification.

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 Requirement: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the "day before an individual's 37th birthday" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement.

NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position.

Age Waiver: Creditable law enforcement officer service - Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decision Isabella v. Dept of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training: This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.

How to Apply

There Are Three Ways to Apply to Become an Air Interdiction Agent:

• Fill out the Air Interdiction Agent applicant checklist and email it to a recruiter at along with a copy of your resume; OR

• Apply on USAJOBS ; OR

• Apply on Airline Apps.

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