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Come join our awesome team as Director of Healthcare Services at Elder Homestead. Elder Homestead (51 apartments- Assisted Living and Memory Care) is located in the beautiful Minnetonka, MN and is part of Volunteers of America National Services, serving as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization and is a welcoming senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. They make our residents feel protected and cared for at home with their unwavering kindness and shining attitudes. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan so they know that we support them and their lives, inside and outside of work!
The Director of Healthcare Services provides direction, coordination, supervision and implementation of professional and supportive services to residents/clients using nursing theory and process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. The Director of Healthcare Services assures the residents/clients are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence. Perform initial and ongoing assessment of physical & psychosocial needs, coordinate with other departments, agencies and care providers as needed.
Salary: $94,000-$115,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Occasional Weekends)
Director of Healthcare Services Job Highlights:
Employer/Employee Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
- 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:
- Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program
- Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
- Short term disability
- Loan program
- Ministry Program
About the job: Assist in the development and oversight of resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, well-being, engagement, and growth.
The warm and caring atmosphere of our communities is created by nurses, environmental specialists, certified nursing assistants and other team members who love to help older adults feel healthy and at home.
When you join our team of exceptional professionals, we’ll trust you to do your best each day, and to show compassion and caring for our residents and your fellow team members. You’ll be rewarded with a generous array of industry-leading benefits and workplace considerations.
Essentials:
Administration
- Participates in the organizations strategic planning activities.
- Assists in plan and development of agency structure.
- Clinical and administrative policies & procedures and the annual operating and capital budgets.
Implements systems to assure compliance with all state and federal and local laws. - Provides leadership to clinical and managerial staff.
- Assure compliance with the requirements of state licensure through policy and procedure development. Staff education and ongoing monitoring activities.
- Recommends new resident policy and procedure and/or changes current policies to improve quality of care and to meet state recommendations, efficiency and effectiveness of services.
- Reviews and updates client care procedures annually.
- Assists in planning and development of annual budgets.
- Assist in overall organizational evaluation.
- Risk management/incident reports.
- Assist with reviewing Abuse/Neglect claims and aid with abuse prevention investigations as necessary.
- Provide support to the facility by working on call.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide staff direction through general meetings, timely personnel evaluations and productivity expectations
Coordination of Services:
- Introduce health services to new clients and families.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessment of physical & psychosocial needs, coordinate with other departments, agencies and care providers as needed.
- Maintain ongoing communication with families, MDs and other care providers regarding status and condition changes.
- Develop a plan of care/service plan for resident/client that promotes independence.
- Ensure/coordinate ancillary services and appointment scheduling to ensure that needs are met.
- Assures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dentist visits, psyche visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.
- Ensure that residents/clients are involved in care planning to gain cooperation, understanding, to alleviate apprehension and facilitate continuity of care.
- Maintain continuity of care.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care, and determine the need for changes.
- Implement plan of care/service plan changes as needed.
- Assure residents are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence.
- Observes residents; records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies resident director and physician of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Performs ongoing assessments of resident’s physical and psychosocial needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality, proactive care.
- Initiates a resident care plan according to the individualized needs of the resident, as prescribed by Physician and/or residence policy. Provides resident and family instruction.
- Conducts pre-admission screening of prospective residents
Coordination of Services (Home Care):
- Participate in hospital care conferences to provide home health care expertise for resident discharges as needed.
- Introduce home health care services to clients and families for all new referrals.
- Interface with nurse clinicians/resident educators and social workers to provide resident care continuity, between hospital and home.
- Coordinate services to meet resident needs from the time of the new referral through the initial at home intake visit.
- Provide consultation to agency staff regarding new home care nursing treatments.
- Maintain liaison with attending physicians.
- Establish and implement priorities for services when resource limitations require.
- Coordinate referrals to other community agencies as appropriate.
Quality Improvement:
- Establishes Quality Improvement planning teams.
- Identifies data collection requirements and reports to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and to ensure quality of client/resident care.
- Identifies systems to recognize resident needs, respond to resident needs, and to measure the outcomes of agency interventions.
- Utilizes this data to provide direction for improvements.
- Services on the Professional Advisory Board, if needed.
- Provides training, supervision and monitoring of staff in the administration of medications, to include frequently auditing medication sheets.
- Supervises the maintenance of resident charts, review documentation performed by care giving staff.
Human Resources:
- Make health care staff hiring decisions.
- Participates in the hiring and orientation of personnel.
- Ensure staff development and in-service education programs to ensure competency of staff and to meet regulatory requirements.
- Provides staff direction through general meetings, timely personnel evaluations and identified performance expectations.
- Provides leadership to the clinical staff.
- Builds a strong team with complimentary skills.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provides training, supervision and monitoring of staff in the administration of medications, QA (auditing med sheets).
- Provides situation specific training.
- Provides counseling/disciplinary action to clinical staff to promote quality care.
- Makes recommendations for employee dismissal.
- Assist with coordination of staffing patterns.
- Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion or disability.
- Ensures current licensure/certification of all staff.
- Attends required in-services & completes assignments online modules.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing program with a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
- Current license as a RN in the state(s) of practice.
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, with a combination of long-term care dementia care or acute care. Home care experience preferred.
- Previous supervisory/management experience in a health care setting.
- CPR certified.
- Knowledge of Home Health regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Why Deliver with DoorDash?
DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a variety of earnings opportunities and can work when it works for you. Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or a full-time gig, delivering with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
- Multiple ways to earn: Whether you’re delivering meals, groceries, or retail orders, DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
- Total flexibility: Dash when it works for you. Set your own hours and work as much—or as little—as you want.
- Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
- Instant cash flow: Get paid the same day you dash with DoorDash Crimson*. No deposit fees, no waiting.
- Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.**
- Simple Process: Just pick up, drop off, and cash out. Payday is in your back pocket.
Basic Requirements
- 18+ years old*** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
- Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
- Driver's license number
- Social security number (only in the US)
- Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Sign Up
- Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
- Download the DoorDash Dasher app and go
*Subject to eligibility requirements and successful ID verification. The DoorDash Crimson Deposit Account is established by Starion Bank, Member FDIC. The DoorDash Crimson Visa® Debit Card is issued by Starion Bank.
**Subject to eligibility..
***Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Why Deliver with DoorDash?
DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a variety of earnings opportunities and can work when it works for you. Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or a full-time gig, delivering with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
- Multiple ways to earn: Whether you’re delivering meals, groceries, or retail orders, DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
- Total flexibility: Dash when it works for you. Set your own hours and work as much—or as little—as you want.
- Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
- Instant cash flow: Get paid the same day you dash with DoorDash Crimson*. No deposit fees, no waiting.
- Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.**
- Simple Process: Just pick up, drop off, and cash out. Payday is in your back pocket.
Basic Requirements
- 18+ years old*** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
- Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
- Driver's license number
- Social security number (only in the US)
- Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Sign Up
- Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
- Download the DoorDash Dasher app and go
*Subject to eligibility requirements and successful ID verification. The DoorDash Crimson Deposit Account is established by Starion Bank, Member FDIC. The DoorDash Crimson Visa® Debit Card is issued by Starion Bank.
**Subject to eligibility..
***Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Multiple ways to earn: Whether you’re delivering meals, groceries, or retail orders, DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
Total flexibility: Dash when it works for you. Set your own hours and work as much—or as little—as you want.
Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
Instant cash flow: Get paid the same day you dash with DoorDash Crimson*. No deposit fees, no waiting.
Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.**
Simple Process: Just pick up, drop off, and cash out. Payday is in your back pocket.
Basic Requirements
18+ years old*** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
Driver's license number
Social security number (only in the US)
Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Sign Up
Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
Download the DoorDash Dasher app and go
*Subject to eligibility requirements and successful ID verification. The DoorDash Crimson Deposit Account is established by Starion Bank, Member FDIC. The DoorDash Crimson Visa® Debit Card is issued by Starion Bank.
**Subject to eligibility..
***Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.**
Basic Requirements
~18+ years old*** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
~ Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
~ Driver's license number
~ Social security number (only in the US)
~ Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Become a Shopper
Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
Download the DoorDash Dasher app
Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app****
*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.
**Subject to eligibility.
***Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
****The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Why Become a Shopper with DoorDash?
Turn your shopping skills into extra income. Whether you’re helping someone stock up on groceries or delivering a last-minute convenience order, as a Shopper you unlock more earnings opportunities with DoorDash. Stay active during off-peak hours and no need to wait around for a restaurant preparing an order, becoming a Shopper with DoorDash puts you in control of your time and earnings.
Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
- Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
- Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
- Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
- Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
- Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.*
Basic Requirements
- 18+ years old** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
- Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
- Driver's license number
- Social security number (only in the US)
- Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Become a Shopper
- Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
- Download the DoorDash Dasher app
- Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app***
*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.
*Subject to eligibility.
**Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
***The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Highlights:
Be part of a surgical dental team as a Dental Assistant! You’ll aid the periodontists and surgeons during procedures, keep everything clean and organized, and make sure patients are comfortable. Your day includes setting up rooms, taking X-rays, and documentation. You’ll work closely with the doctor, keep an eye on how patients are doing, and use state of the art surgical tools and equipment. It’s a hands-on role where you help things run smoothly and support a great team.
Who We Are:
Our practice is dedicated to exceptional periodontics and oral surgery, in a comforting environment, prioritizing patient needs through collaboration with their general dentist. Our vision is global leadership in oral health, focusing on outstanding patient experiences and industry standards. We foster a positive work environment with career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Our goal is to empower employees to deliver excellent patient care and build strong relationships with referring dentists.
What We Offer:
We prioritize your personal and professional well–being, covering aspects from health to financial and social welfare.
Health, Dental, Vision, Life InsurancePaid Time Off 401k Short/Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program National Discount and Rewards MarketplaceBLS/CPR Certification Career Path Advancement to clinical or management positions
Required Qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent BLS Certification (or completed within 1 month of hire)Strong teamwork and independent work capabilities, demonstrating good judgment and critical thinking.Passion for ensuring safety and exceptional attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulousness.Basic computer proficiency.Excellent manual dexterity and superior listening skills, especially in emergency scenarios.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous dental experience is beneficial.DAANCE certification is desirable.Licensed dental assistant status is preferred.Radiology certification is a plus.Paradigm Oral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
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Turn your shopping skills into extra income. Whether you’re helping someone stock up on groceries or delivering a last-minute convenience order, as a Shopper you unlock more earnings opportunities with DoorDash. Stay active during off-peak hours and no need to wait around for a restaurant preparing an order, becoming a Shopper with DoorDash puts you in control of your time and earnings.
Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.*
Basic Requirements
18+ years old** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
Driver's license number
Social security number (only in the US)
Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Become a Shopper
Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
Download the DoorDash Dasher app
Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app***
*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.
*Subject to eligibility.
**Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
***The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Location: Jerry's Foods Eden Prairie
Reports to: Front End Manager
Classification: Part Time Union
Rate of Pay: Progressive scale from $15.00 to $18.00 / hour, based on experience
Hours: Sunday – Saturday, varied hours
Jerry's work perks:
- Store Discount
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Flexible Schedule
Individuals applying for this position should be willing to:
- Make lasting connections with our customers
- Ring up customer purchases in an accurate, efficient, and prompt manner
- Problem solve customer questions and/or concerns (may need to call a manager)
- Help maintain a clean and safe store
- Work with the team on all tasks necessary to have an awesome department
- Progressive scale up to $17.50 / hour, based on experience
Jerry's may give preference to an individual who:
- Is friendly and outgoing and promotes customer service for the entire team
- Has experience working on a front end
- Knows about coupons, returns, security procedures and etiquette
- Is motivated to grow their career and continue learning
GROW with Jerry's
G ain new lifelong skills in customer service
Enjoy a R ewarding work environment with a diverse group of coworkers
Experience O pportunities for career advancement
Maintain a flexible W ork schedule
Position functions and physical requirements may vary by store location.
FREQUENT:
Physical
- lifting/carrying to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling to 20 force pounds
- reaching, standing, turning
Equipment operation
- scanner, register, check approval machine, coupon machine
Mental
- judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, memorization, reading, writing, math
OCCASIONAL:
Physical
- lifting/carrying over 50 lbs.
- squatting, stooping/bending, walking
Equipment operation
- calculator
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
**FREQUENT: 15% of the work shift or at least ten repetitions per work shift
**OCCASIONAL: Approximately less than 15% of the work shift or fewer than 10 repetitions per work shift
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)
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 - *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.