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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector (Entry Level)

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.

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

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of warehouse leadership experience, including senior supervisory/management responsibility in high-volume, multi-customer distribution environments.

• Food-grade experience required, with deep knowledge of GMP, HACCP principles, sanitation programs, allergen control, pest control standards, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

• AIB audit experience required, including full-cycle ownership: preparation, execution, CAPA development, documentation control, and sustaining continuous readiness.

• Experience in palletized distribution required; beverage/CPG experience strongly preferred (high-volume inbound/outbound, tight dock turns).

• Strong knowledge of WMS systems, KPI reporting, labor planning, slotting strategy, and space utilization optimization.

• Demonstrated success managing large teams across multiple shifts with strong workforce planning discipline.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced operations.

Expectations

• Oversee end-to-end warehouse operations across receiving, put away, storage, replenishment, inventory control, picking, staging, shipping, yard, and dock management.

• Drive operational performance through KPIs (PPH, UPH, dock-to-stock, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, productivity, on-time shipping).

• Maintain continuous AIB readiness while enforcing food safety standards, sanitation schedules, documentation controls, and audit preparedness.

• Lead supervisors and teams with strong accountability, coaching, engagement, and performance management discipline.

• Ensure execution of customer SLAs through consistent service delivery, issue resolution, and proactive communication.

• Partner with the Sr.GM on staffing strategy, scheduling, labor efficiency, cost control, forecasting, and reporting cadence.

• Support inventory integrity through cycle counts, audits, variance research, and root-cause corrective actions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, labor optimization, accuracy, and workflow efficiency.

• Ensure safe operations aligned with OSHA standards, powered equipment practices, and company policies.

• Support cross-functional alignment with transportation, customer service, quality, and maintenance teams.

Job Title:General Manager

Location:Tacoma, WA

Pay Range:$100-120k+

Work Hours:5am – 1:30pm

Type of Employment: Direct Hire

Position Summary:

Under the general guidance of the Regional Plant Director, the Plant General Manager will lead a team of 70 (+/-) people to drive operational strategies that align with the company’s culture and long-term goals to exceed our customers’ expectations. This individual provides direct oversight to an assigned plant.

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide support by coaching and developing managers and/or supervisors within their plant, particularly in the management techniques of planning, organizing, and leading through continuous coaching and feedback on performance, and conduct performance appraisals, ensuring alignment with company goals and safety and regulatory requirements.
• Makes recommendations and/or approvals on salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, and dismissals within their plant.
• Provide support and participate in the recruitment and hiring of plant employees as needed.
• Conducts regular meetings to keep teams within their plant informed of current issues and events, procedural/operational changes, and new developments in the department and Company.
• Accountable to oversee selection, training, and development of an effective, efficient, diverse workforce within their plant.
• Provide technical support to managers and other staff, assist in the content development and deployment of training related to plant operations.
• Safety, Security, and Compliance
• Promotes Safety and Security initiatives across the entire team within their plant.
• Daily Operations Regulatory Requirements and Compliance State Federal and Local
• Implement, Communicate, and Train safety protocols and compliance measures to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory adherence within their plant.
• Train on and Implement safety protocols and compliance measures to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory adherence within their plant.
• Initiate actions to assure timely resolution of identified hazards or unsafe conditions and practices within their plant

Plant Management

• Execute and oversee management processes governing costs, facilities, supplies, and people leadership and development while ensuring alignment with company goals and safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain facilities and manage facility budgets to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards and company goals.
• Generates and submits Capital Expense requests.
• Keep informed about updates in asset management regulations and industry standards.

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About Seremoni:

For centuries, fish in Japan has been processed using the ike jime method. We’ve adapted this artisan technique and made it more precise and simpler for American fishermen to use. All Seremoni-grade fish are humanely harvested with our proprietary on-boat system within seconds of being live-caught and taken from the water. The fish are then bled and chilled. Resulting in the coveted flavors and unmistakable texture that sushi chefs prize.

The Role:

To plan and execute all maintenance activities to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of all machinery, equipment, and plant utility systems (refrigeration, compressed air, water, electricity). This is a hands-on, autonomous role that combines planning with the direct execution of preventive and corrective maintenance.

What You Will Do:

• Maintenance Planning & Execution: Develop, plan, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all plant equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Technical Support & Repairs: Directly perform all maintenance tasks, including mechanical and electrical repairs, to resolve failures and keep production equipment in service.
• Utility Systems Management: Maintain and ensure the proper operation of all plant utility systems, including refrigeration, compressed air, water supply, and electrical systems.
• Spare Parts & Inventory Management: Manage the inventory of critical spare parts and supplies, identifying needs and handling purchase requests to ensure materials are available.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Coordinate maintenance work with the production department and other peers to minimize disruptions and ensure smooth operation.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance work is performed in compliance with company safety standards, maintaining a safe work environment.

What You Will Need:

• A Technical degree in Electromechanical, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or a related field is preferred.
• Over 3 years of hands-on experience performing maintenance in an industrial processing environment, preferably in the seafood industry.
• Proven experience working autonomously and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanics and electricity.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing processing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and information.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, compressed air, and other utility systems.
• Collaboration and teamwork with peers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, with a strong solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 401k plan
• Health, dental, vision, life, and short term disability insurance
• 80 hours of paid time off, accrued throughout the year
• Sashimi grade fish to take home, so the quality we build can be experienced at the table as well as in the field

Equal Opportunity

Seremoni is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in background, experience, and perspective, and are committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace.

About Seremoni:

For centuries, fish in Japan has been processed using the ike jime method. We’ve adapted this artisan technique and made it more precise and simpler for American fishermen to use. All Seremoni-grade fish are humanely harvested with our proprietary on-boat system within seconds of being live-caught and taken from the water. The fish are then bled and chilled. Resulting in the coveted flavors and unmistakable texture that sushi chefs prize.

The Role:

To plan, supervise, and control the seafood processing operation, from receiving raw materials to dispatching the finished product. The main goal is to manage the production process by making efficient use of resources to maximize results and ensure compliance with the company's efficiency, quality, and safety standards.

What You Will Do:

• Planning & Supervision: Oversee the execution of the daily and weekly production plan, controlling all operational stages to process raw materials according to technical specifications.
• Resource Management: Ensure the proper availability and allocation of staff and materials needed to meet the production schedule.
• Team Leadership: Guide and motivate the production team to meet performance and productivity goals, fostering a collaborative work environment and resolving operational issues.
• Compliance & Control: Ensure all process tasks are performed according to quality, food safety, and occupational safety standards. Verify that the finished product meets customer and company specifications.
• Information Management: Guarantee that production data (yields, productivity, etc.) is always available and up to date for effective decision-making.

What You Will Need:

• A degree in Food Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required if offset by extensive experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of seafood processing operations.
• Understanding of cost accounting, production yields, and statistics.
• Knowledge of U.S. health regulations, HACCP principles, and quality standards.
• Proficiency with computer tools (Excel, Word).
• Situational leadership and people management.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning, analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility, proactivity, and adaptability to change.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 401k plan
• Health, dental, vision, life, and short term disability insurance
• 80 hours of paid time off, accrued throughout the year
• Sashimi grade fish to take home, so the quality we build can be experienced at the table as well as in the field

Equal Opportunity

Seremoni is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in background, experience, and perspective, and are committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace.

Class A Driver – Flatbed | Manual Transmission

We are hiring experienced Class A drivers to operate 53’ manual transmission flatbeds with sleeper cabs, hauling building materials across dedicated routes throughout the Northwest. This role offers consistent scheduling, hands-on involvement with load preparation, and competitive pay. Drivers should be comfortable navigating mountain passes year-round and spending two nights per week on the road.

Compensation:

$30.00 – $34.00 per hour (DOE)

Per Diem: $100/day in summer, $150/day in winter

Schedule:

• Monday–Wednesday: Up to 14-hour driving days
• Thursday: Yard support – assisting warehouse team with truck loading/prep
• Start time: 5:00 AM
• Expect 2 overnight trips per week (sleeper cab accommodations)

Location:

Tacoma, WA

Responsibilities:

• Operate a manual transmission 53’ flatbed truck with sleeper cab
• Haul building materials on three dedicated routes:
• Assist with strapping and securing loads (client handles offloading)
• Chain up and navigate mountain passes during winter weather conditions
• Provide hands-on support in the yard every Thursday / Friday, including prepping and loading outbound trucks

Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL with experience driving manual transmission
• Must be able to pass MVR review going back 5 years
• Flatbed experience preferred (strapping/securing loads)
• Willingness to chain up and travel through mountainous terrain in winter
• Comfortable with 2 nights/week sleeping in a sleeper cab
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and team-oriented

Benefits:

On the contract-to-hire program, you will have access to a basic MEC plan

TruFit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. TruFit Staffing is an ALE and offers a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) plan in compliance with ACA rules and regulations.

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