Jobs in Tonawanda

• Provide advanced medical care and operational services for Marine Reconnaissance, USMC Special Operations Forces and Navy Special Operations Command personnel, like SWCC and SEALs
• Engage as a team member in direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense and unconventional warfare

• Rescue patients and deliver emergency care from the back of a helicopter
• Perform aircrew duties and En Route Care (ERC) for routine illness and emergent patients
• Provide relief and assistance in areas ravaged by catastrophic natural disasters
• Support Search and Rescue (SAR), tactical evacuation (TECEVAC), Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC), casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) and Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR) for Navy and Marine Corps Aviation

• Provide basic medicine and assist medics in prevention and treatment of diving related illnesses, injuries associated with deep sea diving and hyperbaric conditions
• Operate, test and repair all Navy diving equipment
• Perform underwater inspections, harbor/port/ship security inspections, conduct ordnance searches, rescue personnel, engage in special warfare and small boat operations
• Operate Swimmer Delivery Vehicle Dry-Deck Shelter system and submarine Lock-in/Lock-out systems

• Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman Pipeline (121 weeks)
  Areas of training include but are not limited to basic reconnaissance, airborne operations, combatant diving, demolitions, clinical diagnostics, advanced trauma skills, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), basic surgical anesthesia, basic veterinary medicine and basic dental exams.
• Search and Rescue Medical Tech Pipeline (27 weeks)
  Areas of training include but are not limited to advanced fluid resuscitation, administration and management of Advanced Life Support medications, use of emergency medical equipment, rescue and recovery devices and patient handling.
• Medical Deep Sea Diving Tech Pipeline (28 weeks)
  Areas of training include but are not limited to diving physics, scuba and surface-supplied air diving, recognition and treatment of diving related illnesses.

• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Normal color perception
• Pass a physical examination
• 28 years of age or younger
• U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance

Experienced CDL-A drivers needed immediately for local, return home daily positions!
System Freight, Inc. (SFI) a premier, dedicated contract trucking and logistics company, established in 1975has immediate, well-paying openings for experienced commercial drivers (CDL-A) for AM and PM positions in the North Tonawanda, NY-area who are passionate about driving with a forward-thinking company.
Benefits include:

• FIRST YEAR EXPECTED EARNINGS $87,000
• Local work return home daily.
• Excellent health, dental and vision plan.
• Paid time off.
• A modern clean fleet with late model equipment.
• A growing company with plenty of work
• Exceptional driver referral bonus inquire with a recruiter.
• Mostly no touch freight, limited driver assist unloads.

Valid CDL-A, medical card,an acceptable MVR

Job Type: Full-time
Minimum 3 years recent experience hauling 53' trailers

Only experienced drivers with acceptable MVR criminal background need apply.

Point Dedicatedis currently seeking Experienced Team Solo CDL Drivers! Here atPoint Dedicatedwe treat our Drivers like Family!Point Dedicatedhas been operating successfully since 1926!Below are just a few reasons to join our Family TODAY!

Drivers can expect:

• Solo Earn up to $.55cpm with per diem / $75K-$85K Per Year
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• Solo Home Weekly! Teams Home Every Other Week!
  
• Solo Run 3000+ miles / Teams Run 6000+ miles!Consistent Freight!
• Orientation Pay
• $2500.00 Solo Sign On / $5000.00 Team Sign On
• $1000 Transition paid on your first week to start prior to 2022!
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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.   

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

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

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

              Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.  Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
• Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
• Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:

• Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans’ Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.

You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

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

Job Title: Field Service Support Technician

Location: Buffalo, NY 14263

Pay Rate: $18.50/hour

Job Type: Contract

Working Days and Hours: Mon to Fri, 8:00AM To 4:30PM

Requirements:

• Experience with copiers, printers, or related equipment is a plus.
• Customer service skills; call center experience preferred.
• Organized, proactive, and able to follow service procedures accurately.
• Physically able to push and lift equipment, including printers, as needed..

Responsibilities:

• Respond to service tickets for equipment issues, such as paper jams, toner requests, and equipment installations.
• Assist with equipment installations, including preparing and positioning equipment.
• Place toner orders and deliver toner to equipment as needed.
• Dispatch service technicians when necessary.
• Provide customer support to internal users, ensuring timely and professional service.
• Maintain accurate logs or records of activities and service requests.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Campus Safety (DCS) at the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship holds a strategic leadership role that goes beyond traditional security management. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Campus Safety & Compliance, the DCS is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive campus security strategy that safeguards students, faculty, staff, and visitors, while ensuring the preservation of the institute's building, technology, and property.

This role encompasses security response, risk assessment, policy development, emergency response coordination, and fostering a culture of safety awareness by overseeing day-to-day security operations. Through close collaboration with department heads, the DCS identifies potential security risks and devises actionable plans to mitigate these risks and enhance the protective measures in place.

The ideal candidate will exhibit skills in building relationships and possess extensive experience in emergency preparedness, incident response, and crisis management. The DCS should show participation in ongoing professional development related to cultural awareness, bias recognition, and inclusive communication. The candidate should be experienced in maintaining composure in high-pressure situations and employing technology-driven security solutions to protect the campus community, including access controls and surveillance technologies that prevent unauthorized access and safeguard valuable resources.

This leadership position is for a strong leader who is deeply dedicated to the well-being and security of the campus community, recognizing that a secure environment underpins learning, creativity, and achievement. This individual must wholeheartedly embrace the mission of the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimated % of Time Annually: Indicates the estimated amount of time spent annually on each responsibility – use increments of 5%, totaling 100%.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESTIMATED % OF TIME

Manage Institute Day-to-Day Security Operations and Asset Protection:

• Oversee day-to-day security operations, including building access control, asset protection, equipment management, and resource allocation.
• Lead and coordinate responses to emergencies that may occur at the Institute, including the development of crisis communication strategies aimed at providing accurate information and upholding transparency.
• Oversee parking arrangements and coordinate with neighboring entities to ensure safe vehicle operations on campus, compliance with institute parking directives, and effective vehicle monitoring within the campus premises.
• Utilize institute security technologies to monitor the property, thereby preventing unauthorized building access. Ensure the seamless integration and deployment of these technologies for effective surveillance and enhanced security measures.
• Conduct thorough investigations into incidents such as theft, vandalism, and harassment, ensuring swift and comprehensive resolutions.

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Policy Development, Communication, and Collaborative Security:

• Collaborate closely with department heads and the building superintendent to establish opening and closing security procedures. This ensures student, faculty, and staff safety and aims to eliminate or reduce critical incidents.
• Develop and foster cooperative relationships with law enforcement and First Responders to orchestrate joint efforts and facilitate information sharing to enhance overall campus security.
• Devise comprehensive security strategies based on risk assessments. Implement proactive measures to address vulnerabilities and evolving threats as the student enrollment grows and more partners/events take advantage of the institute’s facility.
• Interact respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and identity backgrounds within the institute.

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QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION – Check the minimal educational background, certification and licensure required to competently perform the essential responsibilities of the job.

___ No formal education requirements

___ High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

___ Associate’s degree (indicate specific field, if required):

_X_ Associate’s degree or equivalent experience (indicate specific field, if required):

___ Bachelor’s degree (indicate specific field, if required):

___ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (indicate specific field, if required)

___ Advanced degree (indicate specific field, if required):

_X_ Certification, professional license, or credential:

___ Valid driver’s license (indicate required class):

___ Other:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - The position requires the ability to perform routine security patrols and respond to incidents across the campus environment. Duties may require:

• Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
• Climbing stairs and navigating indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
• Lifting or moving objects up to approximately 25–50 pounds, when necessary.
• Responding quickly to emergencies, including running short distances.
• Operating security equipment, radios, and computers.
• Maintaining situational awareness and the ability to observe and respond to unusual activity.

EXPERIENCE – Indicate below the minimum number of years of experience required to perform the essential responsibilities of the job.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervisory role in the fields of campus safety, security, emergency preparedness, incident management, law enforcement or related fields
• Criminal Justice, Security Management degree preferred.
• New York State pistol permit is required.
• New York State Armed Security Guard License preferred.
• EMT Certification preferred.

EXCEPTIONAL SKILLS– List skills and/or behavioral competencies that need to be exceptional to be successful in position

• Empathetic and service-oriented
• Crisis management and communication
• Security strategy development
• Creative problem solving
• Proficiency in security systems and technology
• Strong knowledge of first-aid, safety regulations & laws
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong risk assessment and problem-solving abilities
• Law enforcement collaboration Top of Form

• Experience in a downtown, urban environment

I think we need to be open to non bachelor degree candidates given our mission.

Director of Event Services

Buffalo Convention Center | Buffalo, New York

Reports To

General Manager, Buffalo Convention Center

Department

Event Services

Classification

Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range

$75,000-$90,000 Commensurate with experience; competitive with regional convention center market

Updated 2026

Position Summary

The Director of Event Services acts as the main liaison between the Buffalo Convention Center and its clients from contract signing through the end of the event. This senior leadership position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and ensuring the smooth execution of conventions, trade shows, meetings, banquets, and special events held at the facility. The Director manages the Event Services team, collaborates closely with in-house food and beverage operations, audiovisual providers, security, and facilities management, and serves as the key point of accountability for client satisfaction throughout the entire event process. of the Convention Center's senior leadership team, the Director of Event Services plays a direct role in advancing Buffalo's position as a premier meetings and conventions destination, contributing to the broader economic development and tourism goals of Erie County.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Client Services

•       Serve as the primary day-of and pre-event contact for meeting planners, association executives, corporate event managers, and third-party event coordinators.

•       Manage the entire event services process: pre-event planning meetings, room setup specifications, vendor coordination, event execution, and post-event review.

•       Prepare and distribute comprehensive Event Orders and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), ensuring all operational teams are aligned on client requirements.

•       Conduct site visits and pre-con meetings with clients and key facility stakeholders.

•       Anticipate and proactively address client needs, on-site challenges, and last-minute changes with a solutions-focused mindset.

Team Leadership & Operations

•       Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a team of Event Services Managers and Event Coordinators.

•       Create staff schedules that align with event calendars, ensuring adequate coverage for all events, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

•       Promote a high-performance, client-focused culture rooted in professionalism, responsiveness, and operational excellence.

•       Hold regular team meetings, conduct individual performance reviews, and provide ongoing coaching to develop departmental talent.

Cross-Departmental Coordination

•       Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to ensure a seamless transition from the sales process to event execution, preserving client commitments.

•       Coordinate with in-house Operations, Food & Beverage, Facilities departments, as well as outsourced Technology/AV, Security, and Parking vendors to deliver integrated, high-quality events.

•       Partner with Finance on billing accuracy, deposit management, and post-event reconciliation.

•       Interface with external vendors, decorators, exhibitor services contractors, and other event suppliers to ensure compliance with facility policies.

Facility & Safety Standards

•       Ensure all events comply with facility safety codes, fire occupancy regulations, and relevant local, state, and federal laws.

•       Manage room setup, load-in/load-out logistics, and exhibit hall operations, including freight handling.

•       Maintain working knowledge of facility systems, AV infrastructure, and technical capabilities to effectively advise clients and troubleshoot issues.

•       Mitigate event-related risks by ensuring vendor insurance, permits, and contract compliance.

Business Development & Strategy

•       Serve as an ambassador of the Buffalo Convention Center's brand, reinforcing the destination's value proposition with every client interaction.

•       Contribute to client retention and repeat bookings by providing consistently excellent service.

•       Identify and recommend improvements to event service processes, technology, and facility features that enhance client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

•       Support the General Manager in developing departmental goals, budgets, and reporting metrics aligned with the Convention Center's Strategic Plan.

•       Actively engage with Visit Buffalo, Buffalo Sports Commission, Erie County, and regional tourism partners to strengthen event pipeline and community relationships.

Qualifications

Education

•       A bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required.

•       Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM), or an equivalent industry credential is highly preferred.

Experience

•       Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in event services or operations at a convention center, hotel, arena, or large-scale events venue.

•       At least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience leading event teams in a busy, multi-event facility environment.

•       Demonstrated experience managing complex, concurrent events such as city-wide conventions, trade shows, and multi-day conferences.

•       Familiarity with best practices in public assembly facility management or similar venue management models preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•       Exceptional client service instincts with a proven track record of consistently surpassing meeting planner expectations.

•       Strong operational command of event logistics, including room setup, food and beverage coordination, AV/technology integration, and exhibitor services.

•       Demonstrates leadership by motivating, guiding, and developing a diverse team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

•       Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

•       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executives, elected officials, and association leadership.

•       Sound judgment in handling competing priorities, resolving conflicts, and making time-sensitive operational decisions.

•       Thorough knowledge of safety regulations, ADA compliance, and risk management protocols in public assembly facilities.

•       Available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in accordance with the event schedule.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position functions in both office and active event floor settings. The Director of Event Services often needs to stand, walk, and move around the venue for long periods during events. The role requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, communicate effectively in loud environments, and stay calm under high-pressure, time-sensitive situations. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to help individuals with disabilities perform essential duties.

Why the Buffalo Convention Center

The Buffalo Convention Center sits at the heart of one of the most exciting urban revitalization stories in the United States. With significant public investment in Buffalo's infrastructure on the horizon and a growing calendar of conventions, sporting events, and cultural gatherings, this is a rare opportunity to lead event services at a facility poised for transformation. The Director of Event Services will be part of a leadership team working in direct partnership with Visit Buffalo, the Buffalo Sports Commission, Erie County, and an energized local hospitality community, all aligned around a shared vision for Buffalo's future as a world-class destination.

The Buffalo Convention Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE! You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe.

But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery? USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions , where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities.

Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

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

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible.

Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S.

Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences.

Relocation may be required.

U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits: Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148
- $120,145 per year Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

Overtime Pay: Up to 25% Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.

A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12.

You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.
*Recruitment Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive.

The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.

Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations: Big Bend Sector Stations
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*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 customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.

Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.

Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.

Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.

Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications: GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.

Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.

Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as: Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.

Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.

Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements: Citizenship : You must be a U.S.

Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency : You must have had primary U.S.

residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction : In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.

Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.

The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.

8412(d).

Veterans' Preference : You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA).

The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training : After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.

Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.

Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.

Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.

You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.

For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application.

Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.

You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.

Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

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