Barnard College Pre College Program Jobs in Usa

Open date: March 10, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Berkeley Summer Sessions & Study Abroad is a vibrant and dynamic organization that collaborates across faculty, academic units, international partners and campus service providers to enable more than 15,000 current and prospective Berkeley students, visiting students, and high school students to participate in more than 600 summer courses, study abroad experiences, global internships, and other learning opportunities. We are committed to offering quality, innovative learning experiences through open enrollment to a diverse audience of world-wide learners, while supporting the campus missions and commitments to its stakeholders.

Berkeley Summer Sessions & Study Abroad is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes University Extension and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Summer Sessions, in partnership with UC Berkeley's Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department (EECS), invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to Pre-College education in Computer Science, Programming, and Data Science to teach high school students (grades 10-12) in our Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy. This intensive, non-credit program is offered in-person over 2 weeks during weekdays (June 22, 2026 - July 3, 2026) on the UC Berkeley campus with some online instructional components, such as an Instructor Orientation and a student pre-arrival Welcome Webinar.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and teaching proficiency in the SNAP! programming language/coding software and in other introductory coding, computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence concepts.

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Classroom (In-Person).

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• For synchronous instruction (classroom), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
  
• For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; reviewing and providing feedback on student work; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner.
  

Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy: summer-computer-science-academy

UC Berkeley's SNAP! Programming Language:

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• Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
  
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• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.
  
• Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
  
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Camtasia/Panopto); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).
  
• Familiarity with Title IX, CANRA, CLERY, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related federal and state laws, health & safety regulations, policies and procedures, and risk management guidelines and best practices related to working with minors or demonstrated ability to learn such laws.
  

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The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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Position Summary:

The Senior Director of Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Programs is a critical, leadership role responsible for the successful academic and operational oversight of the entire Pre-K network across 150 sites. This position ensures high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood education for all students by leading curriculum, instruction, assessment, and compliance, while also managing key operational functions such as enrollment, facilities, and staff management to guarantee program efficacy and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Education:

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.

• Experience:

Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education, with at least 3 years managing programs across multiple sites (network or district level).

Expertise in child development, developmentally appropriate practices, and Pre-K state/national standards.

Demonstrated success in managing complex operational functions (e.g., enrollment, compliance, facilities) within an educational setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Strategic Planning: Exceptional ability to develop and execute multi-year strategic plans that connect academic, operational, and financial goals.

Data Analysis: Proficiency in using instructional, operational, and financial data to monitor performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex information to diverse audiences (board members, principals, parents, staff).

Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead, influence, and motivate a large, geographically dispersed team to achieve ambitious goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Academic Leadership and Program Quality

Curriculum & Instruction:

Lead the development, implementation, and refinement of a comprehensive, research-based Pre-K curriculum and instructional framework that aligns with state and national early learning standards.

Ensure the consistent implementation of high-leverage instructional strategies and best practices across all sites.

Assessment & Accountability:

Establish a system for formative and summative assessment of student progress, utilizing data to drive instructional improvements and ensuring kindergarten readiness.

Monitor and evaluate the academic performance of all Pre-K sites, providing targeted support and interventions where necessary.

Professional Development:

Design and deliver targeted, ongoing professional development for Pre-K instructional staff (teachers, assistant teachers, instructional coaches) on curriculum, classroom management, and child development.

Coach and mentor site-based Pre-K leadership to build their capacity for instructional supervision.

• Operational Management and Compliance

Enrollment & Outreach:

Develop and execute strategic plans to meet and maintain target enrollment goals across all Pre-K sites.

Collaborate with the marketing team on outreach campaigns targeting families and community partners.

Compliance & Licensing:

Ensure all Pre-K programs are in full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, licensing requirements, and funding mandates (e.g., Head Start, state-funded Pre-K).

Oversee collection of progress monitoring data per TEA requirements (CLI)

Oversee the management of facility standards, including health, safety, and physical environment checks, to maintain optimal learning spaces.

Budget & Resource Management:

Manage the network-wide Pre-K program budget, including allocation of resources for curriculum materials, technology, and staffing.

Oversee MOUs related to site management structures.

• Staff Leadership and Management

Talent:

Work to recruit and hire quality applicants and oversee retention strategies for Pre-K teachers and staff.

Maintain a system for performance management, including feedback, evaluations and goal-setting, for all direct reports and provide guidance for site-level staff evaluations.

Collaboration:

Serve as the primary liaison between the Pre-K programs and other Home Office departments (e.g., HR, Finance, Special Education).

Cultivate strong relationships with families, community organizations, and external partners to support program goals.

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Regular travel as required.

Perform other duties as assigned by district leadership, including the Superintendent of Schools.

Physical / Environmental Factors:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Primary Purpose

The Community Engagement and Belonging (CEB) Program Assistant provides administrative, programmatic, and on-site support to advance Otis College’s Community Engagement and Belonging initiatives. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Community Engagement and Belonging, this fixed-term, part-time role supports the planning and execution of campus programs, cultural observances, and signature experiences that foster connection, belonging, and student engagement.

The Program Assistant will help implement programs and events, provide logistical and administrative coordination, and contribute to creating inclusive spaces for students across identities, including race, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, ideology, and physical and mental ability.

Classification: Part-Time, Temporary (25 hours/week)

Term: March 2026 – June 2027

Core Duties and Responsibilities

2.1 Program & Event Support

Co-develop and support Community Engagement and Belonging programs tied to cultural month recognition and awareness initiatives, including but not limited to Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Autism Acceptance Month, Arab American Heritage Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Provide in-person and logistical support for signature programs such as:

• MLK Jr. Day of Service
• BIPOC Student Summit
• International Women’s Day / International Women’s Dinner
• Otis Creatives Institute (OCI) programming, including required in-person support from August 14-23, 2026, for student leader training, student leader retreat, and the OCI Pre-Orientation Program.
• Creatives Institute Peer Mentor (CIPM) community programming: Black Creatives, Latinx Creatives, and Queer and Trans (QT+)
• Culture Fest and end-of-year celebrations
• Support planning and execution of lunches, vendor fairs, community check-ins, and student engagement activities.

2.2 Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide administrative support to the Assistant Dean of Community Engagement and Belonging, including:
• Coordinating meetings
• Creating agendas and taking notes
• Managing calendars and email correspondence
• Completing payment requisitions for artists, speakers, and vendors
• Assist with room reservations, catering requests, supply ordering, event setup and cleanup, preparing disbursements and honorariums, etc.
• Support assessment and documentation of CEB programs and services, including compiling attendance data and feedback summaries.

2.3 Committee & Collaboration

• Attend CEB-related council and committee meetings as requested, documenting notes and assisting with follow-up items.
• Collaborate with key campus partners on CEB-related programming and initiatives.

2.4 Student Employee Support

• Assist with advising and support of CEB student employees and peer mentors, including:
• Scheduling and facilitating regular check-ins with Creatives Institute Peer Mentors (CIPM) and Team International Student Outreach (TISO)
• Reviewing reports and deliverables
• Supporting Owl Connect (Student Engagement Platform) postings
• Teaching foundational skills related to event planning, time management, leadership development, and mentorship.

2.5 Other Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Student Affairs priorities.

3. Key Spring and Fall 2026 Dates (Expected On-Campus Presence)

Based on Spring and Fall 2026 programming, the Program Assistant is expected to support the following major dates and events:

• International Women’s Dinner – Thursday, March 5, 5:00 PM
• BIPOC Student Summit – Saturday, March 14, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Transgender Day of Visibility & César Chávez Day – Monday, March 16, 11:00 AM
• Easter Egg Event – Monday, April 6, 3:00 PM AM
• Passover Seder – Thursday, April 9, 11 AM
• BCI Community End-of-Year Party – Tuesday, April 21, 11:00 AM
• Finals Goodie Bags – Tuesday, April 28, 11:00 AM
• Student Leader Retreat – Sunday, August 16 and Monday, August 17 (all day)
• Student Leader Training – Monday, August 17-Wednesday, August 19 (all day)
• Otis Creatives Institute – Wednesday, August 19-Sunday, August 23 (all day)

Doctor of Medicine | Neurology - General/Other

Location: State College, PA

Employer: Weatherby Healthcare

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date: ASAP

LocumJobsOnline is working with Weatherby Healthcare to find a qualified Neurology MD in State College, Pennsylvania, 16803!

If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details.

• Temporary to permanent position available
• Board certification required
• Patient information to be determined
• Required procedures and skills to be determined
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO

About Weatherby Healthcare

Weatherby Healthcare is part of the CHG Healthcare family of staffing companies, which leads the locum tenens industry in size and quality. Since 1995, we’ve leveraged our nationwide network to connect locums professionals with the best jobs. We offer specialty-focused consultants for nearly 100 specialties of physicians, PAs, and NPs. These experts simplify the locums process from start to finish, backing you up with award-winning 24/7 support. In addition to providing competitive pay and malpractice coverage, we assist you with credentialing, licensing, travel, and housing. To learn more about how we make your life easier, visit

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Doctor of Medicine | Urgent Care

Location: College Station, TX

Employer: Rhino Medical

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 2 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

LocumJobsOnline is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Urgent Care MD in College Station, Texas, 77840!

College Station, TX – Physician Urgent Care Locum Tenens

Full-Time Schedule Available | 12-Hour Shifts

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking an adaptable, patient-focused Physician for a full-time Urgent Care locum tenens assignment in College Station, Texas.

This is a stable outpatient setting with excellent support staff, manageable volume, and the opportunity to practice autonomously while still working within a collaborative team. Physicians with an urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or internal medicine background are encouraged to apply.

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About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.

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Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist

Location: State College, PA

Employer: CompHealth

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date: ASAP

LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in State College, Pennsylvania, 16803!

When it comes to finding the perfect locums assignment, sometimes it is all about who you know. CompHealth has been around for a long time and have a vast network of connections to facilities across the nation. Let one of our recruiters leverage this network to help you get ahead of the curve and find the assignment that's just right for you.

• Days 7a-7p in blocks of 7 shifts
• 9 patients on admit/swing shift, 18 on rounding shift
• No call required
• No procedures required
• Intensivists on staff
• Open ICU
• ER manages intubation in code blue
• We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
• We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
• We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
• Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
• Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail

About CompHealth

CompHealth is one of the largest healthcare staffing companies in the United States offering permanent, locum tenens, travel and other placements for healthcare providers. Our company dates back to 1979, when two physicians created the locum tenens industry as a way to meet the needs of rural hospitals in desperate need of healthcare professionals. In the years since, we’ve placed providers in hundreds of specialties in temporary and permanent jobs in both rural and urban settings all over the country, serving millions of patients. 

Though every temporary or permanent position is different, our goal is always the same: To match the right job with the right provider. We do that by getting to know you and what’s most important to you. And with more than 1,000 specialized recruiters and in-house licensing, credentialing, travel, and legal teams, we can take care of all the details, whatever the position.

Getting to know you ties back to our belief in putting people first. This includes our healthcare providers, our clients, and our employees. This people-centric culture has been recognized by various award programs, including Staffing Industry Analyst's "Best Staffing Firms to Work For", Modern Healthcare's "Best Places to Work", and Inavero's "Best of Staffing".

To learn more, visit

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A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

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

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

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

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

Duty Locations

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

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

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. 

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

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa

• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island

• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta

• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico

• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina

• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren

• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata

• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen

• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente

• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville

• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford

• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox

• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Typical assignments include: 

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

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR 

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR 

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: 

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

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

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR 

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

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

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

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

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

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

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

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

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

Duty Locations

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

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

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. 

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

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa

• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island

• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta

• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico

• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina

• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren

• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata

• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen

• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente

• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville

• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford

• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox

• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Typical assignments include: 

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

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR 

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR 

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: 

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

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

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR 

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

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

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

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