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Pay Rate: $19.00/Hour
Responsibilities:
Interacting with employees, guests, and vendors providing directions and assistance.
Protecting employees, guests, and company property.
Enforcing resort policies.
Controlling park access, checking vehicle permits and scanning ID badges for team members, vendors, and contractors.
Patrolling and inspecting assigned areas of the resort for safety hazards, including fire, theft, and vandalism.
Keeping unauthorized personnel out of restricted areas.
Greeting and screening those entering through metal detection and checking bags for prohibited items.
Rapidly responding to active alarms, first aid, and other emergency situations.
Patrolling ride queue lines, removing line jumpers to ensure an efficient boarding process.
Writing detailed reports of damage, incident logs, and security records.
Escorting guests and team members as needed for assistance and protection.
Qualifications:
Positive attitude and a smile.
Must be 18 years or older.
Able to lift and/or carry moderately heavy loads.
Physical qualifications to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift.
Above average verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to read and understand English.
Previous Law Enforcement, Public Safety, or Security related experience is preferred.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities include managing team members, maintaining the cleanliness of grounds and restrooms, handling trash disposal, assisting guests, and providing directions and park information as needed in a friendly and helpful manner. What's In It For YouFree tickets for your family & friends!Promotion opportunities!Scholarship opportunities!Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!Job and Career Building SkillsFlexible scheduling You will have the opportunity to apply to interview for: Lead or SupervisorResponsibilities:Responsible for overseeing the overall cleanliness in all areas of the parkProviding constant supervision, training, coaching, and motivation of Team Members Overseeing the activities of all Team Members within the Park Services departmentFollowing up with crews to ensure that trash is properly transported to compactor areas and separated as necessary to adhere with park recycling rules; all areas are properly stocked and cleanedCreating a positive work environment through motivation and interaction with all Team MembersLeading teams responsible for sweeping park streets, walkways, and attraction areas Training of new Team Members in all aspects and positions within the departmentIdentifying Team Members that require additional training and actively dedicating time to develop those individuals Overseeing the general maintenance of all equipment to ensure that all property is properly serviced and maintainedEnsuring trash cans and recycling containers are changed as neededEnsuring all Team Members in your Area receive required breaksTaking pride in the cleanliness and safety of your assigned AreaEnforcing all Six Flags policiesPerforming other incidental and related duties as required and assigned Payrate: Starting at $12.50/hrQualifications:Ability to complete tasks with little supervision and work independently Be able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language Must be at least 16 years or older. Reliable transportation that supports an early morning shift start and/or late evening shift end. Must possess a friendly and positive attitude. Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions while on foot for long periods of time. Exhibit demonstrated leadership qualities. Will be required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- $17.50/hr.Qualifications:At least 1
- 2 years of aquatics experience (lifeguard, ride attendant)Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.Must possess an enthusiastic and positive Guest First Orientation and enjoy working with people.Ability to motivate with excellent leadership skills.Must be self-motivated.Must achieve, receive and maintain Ellis and Associates Special Facilities Certification.Outstanding performance as a team member.Must be able to respond immediately, adapt to, and oversee all emergency situations.Strong attention to detail.Must be able to work a flexible schedule.Physical Requirements:Must be able to walk and stand for up to 8 or more hours at a time.
Applicants must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds.
This position is accountable for delivering a superior Guest experience while enforcing all park policies and procedures. What's In It For YouGet Paid Daily!Free tickets for your family & friends!Promotion opportunities!Diverse working environmentScholarship opportunities!Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!Job and Career Building SkillsFlexible schedulingResponsibilities:Operating cash register with reasonable accuracy and efficiency Performing sales and customer service functions Maintaining an image of neat, friendly, and pleasant Maintaining a clean and safe sales area and work environment Communicating effectively with lead or supervisor Stocking bins, shelves, and displays with merchandise Enforcing all Six Flags policies Assisting in other areas of the Retail Merchandising Department Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned Pay Rate: $8.50-$9.50/hr.Qualifications:Cash handling departments may be required to pass a math test Good communication skills/ reading and writing skills Ability to learn to effective and accurate use of a cash register Work a minimum of 10 hours per week Be able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
The Dispatch Center Operators are responsible for a variety of tasks including dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls, various department activities, computing park attendance information, monitoring different radio channels, as well as other duties. The Operator must be able to answer multiple phone lines monitor and dispatch information on all park radio channels and keep a clear line of communication with the park director and management teams.
What's In It For You
* Free tickets for your family & friends!
* Promotion opportunities!
* Scholarship opportunities!
* Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!
* Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!
* Job and Career Building Skills
* Flexible scheduling
Responsibilities:
Payrate: $10.50/hr
* Following proper operating procedures.
* Daily opening and closing of the park year-round.
* Managing all park radio channels.
* Dispatching park personnel to various calls.
* Answering multiple phone lines.
* Maintaining a professional environment by enforcing strict radio policies.
* Logging ride downtime and security activity into appropriate databases.
* Logging ride wait times frequently
* Completing hourly attendance tracking.
* Communicating with sister park (Six Flags Over GA) to disclose important information
* Communicating essential park information across all park channels
* Dispatching emergencies in a calm, professional manner.
* Ensuring Guest First Standards are followed and enforced.
* Other Duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Have a clear understanding of Windows-based software including Word and Excel.
* Dispatch, Customer Service, or Security experience preferred.
* Be able to multitask & self-motivated.
* Be at least 18 years old.
* Have a high school diploma.
* Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Have an enthusiastic and positive Guest First Orientation and enjoy working with people.
* Be able to respond immediately and adapt to all emergencies.
* Have a strong attention to detail.
* Be able to work a flexible schedule / open availability.
* Remain calm in high-intensity situations.
Physical requirements:
* Must be able to sit for an extended period of time.
* Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds.
* Must have a drivers license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
This position is directly responsible for the operations of the Six Flags White Water Security Department. This position will prepare work schedules, performs inspections, and assists guests/employees in the park.
What's In It For You
Free tickets for your family & friends!
Promotion opportunities!
Scholarship opportunities!
Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!
Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!
Job and Career Building Skills
Flexible scheduling
You will have the opportunity to apply and interview for Security Lead, Security Supervisor, or Sr. Supervisor position.
Responsibilities:
* Interact with guests providing directions and assistance
* Protect employees, guests, and company property
* Enforce park policies
* Greet and screen entering through metal detection and check their bags for prohibited items
* Write detailed reports of damage, incident logs, and security records
* Escort guests and team members as needed for assistance and protection
Pay Rate: $15.00 - $17.50
Qualifications:
* At least 18 years of age
* 1 to 2 years of Security experience or background preferred.
* High School Diploma.
* Valid Georgia Driver's License.
* Possess the ability to handle confidential information without divulging contents to peers and coworkers.
* Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
* Possess and demonstrate a positive and professional image.
* Theme Park experience preferred.
* Previous supervisory/management experience preferred.
* Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
* Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
* Must be able to lift seventy-five pounds unassisted.
This position is responsible for providing support to membership operations. Assisting with Guest complaints, handle mobile and credit/debit payments, sell appropriate park admissions media, and distribute tickets and media as applicable.
What's In It For You
* Get Paid Daily!
* Free tickets for your family & friends!
* Promotion opportunities!
* Diverse working environment
* Scholarship opportunities!
* Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!
* Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!
* Job and Career Building Skills
* Flexible scheduling
Responsibilities:
* Comply with proper debit/credit and mobile payment procedures
* Provide accurate information to Guests and assist Season Passes and Membership holders.
* Utilize POS system and season pass administration system to sell tickets and look up season pass and membership information.
* Handle various ticket transactions with and without coupons.
* Ensure guest safety and satisfaction during their visit to Six Flags.
* Resolve Guest concerns that may arise daily
* Ensure standards of performance for all areas within their responsibilities are met.
* Ensure that image, cleanliness, and courtesy standards requirements are met.
* Other duties as assigned.
Pay Rate: $10.50/hr.
Qualifications:
* At least 18 years of age
* Must react well in stressful situations and emergencies.
* Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Willing to actively engage guests.
* Must have excellent customer service skills.
* Able to communicate effectively in English and/or other languages preferred, including the ability to read and speak.
* Available to work flexible hours on nights and weekends.
* Be safety conscious, while also outgoing with a friendly demeanor.
* Be willing to actively engage guests.
* Fluent in More than 1 Language (Preferred, not required)
You will craft visual displays that captivate our customers and enhance their shopping experience. As a key player in our marketing and retail strategy, you will work closely with our store management and marketing team to ensure that our products are marketed effectively. You will analyze customer presences, market trends, and sale data to design innovative and engaging displays that drives sales and build brand loyalty. Your keen eye for aesthetics will be complemented by your understanding of consumer behavior, allowing you to create spaces that resonate with our audience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the effectiveness of our store layout and presentation, contributing to the overall success of our business. If you have a passion for design, a flair for creativity, and experience in retail merchandising, we want to hear from you. Come join us in shaping the customer journey through visually captivating store environments that tells our brand story and inspire purchases.
Pay Starting at: $19/Hour
Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing visual merchandising strategies that align with brand guidelines
- Creating visually appealing displays that tell a story and enhance the overall guest experience
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to synchronize visual presentation with new product launches and seasonal events
- Monitoring inventory levels and coordinate merchandising initiative with relevant stores
- Collaborating with marketing teams to ensure visual merchandising is in line with promotional campaigns
- Conducting regular audits of visual merchandising standards in the stores and ensure compliance
- Training and guiding store employees on best practices for maintaining visual merchandising standards
- Ensuring that all merchandise displays are consistently maintained, replenished, and organized for optimal presentation
- Ensuring signage and window displays are maintained
- Staying updated with industry trends and competitor offerings in order to innovate and improve our visual merchandising efforts
- Maintaining a neat, friendly, and pleasant demeanor
- Maintaining a clean and safe sales area and work environment
- Overseeing store setup; stocking bins, shelves, and displays with merchandise
- Performing computerized inventory functions in APTOS
- Coaching and assisting team members in assigned area; documents all appropriate issues
- Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies
- Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Qualifications:
- Experience in visual merchandising or related field, preferably in a retail environment
- Strong understanding of color theory, design principles, and typography
- Excellent visual design skills, with proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to interpret sales data and consumer behavior to inform display strategies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks
- 18 years or older
- Willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc.
A seasonal team member position with the responsibility of performing as an animated character in a variety of body/fur-suit costumes while meeting, greeting, and entertaining our park guests with enthusiasm and high energy.
What's In It For You
- Free tickets for your family & friends!
- Promotion opportunities!
- Scholarship opportunities!
- Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!
- Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!
- Job and Career Building Skills
- Flexible scheduling
Responsibilities:
- Performing in a BRAND NEW show dancing and entertaining our guests!
- Ensure a positive experience for every guest and maintain the illusion of costume characters in a professional manner.
- Perform at onsite as well as off-site promotional events representing Six Flags Over Georgia.
- Maintain character costumes including general cleaning and daily maintenance.
- Maintain a clean working environment both in guest view and behind the scenes.
- Attend all costumed appearances as seen necessary by department management/standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Payrate: $13.50/hr.
Qualifications:
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Height range: 4’11” – 5’8”
- Body type: Thin build
- Communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Be available to work flexible hours early mornings, at nights, on weekends, and on holidays.
IF CONSIDERED, you will be asked to audition in-person at a location in Atlanta, Ga. You will need to wear appropriate dance/athletic wear with sneakers. Jazz Shoes are permitted. You do not have to be an experienced dancer to audition.
Please submit your resume and headshot to Please use the Subject Line: 2026 Castings
- React well in stressful and emergency situations.
- Possess above-average communication skills.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Be safety conscious, while also outgoing with a friendly demeanor.
- Be willing to actively engage guests.
- Continued standing, and bending.
- Eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing, and speech. Manual dexterity, gross motor skills, and color definition.
- Stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a time and as many as 14 hours a day; walk over 3 miles per day over various surfaces.
- Work in heat, direct sunlight, cold, humidity, and temperature change for up to 45-minute intervals, and be able to perform specific choreographed movements.
- Lift and wear 15 lbs. of costume weight.
This position is directly responsible for the operations of the Six Flags Over Georgia Security Department. This position will prepare work schedules, performs inspections, and assists guests/employees in the park.
What's In It For You
- Get Paid Daily!
- Free tickets for your family & friends!
- Promotion opportunities!
- Diverse working environment
- Scholarship opportunities!
- Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!
- Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!
- Job and Career Building Skills
- Flexible scheduling
You will have the opportunity to apply and interview for Security Lead, Security Supervisor, or Sr. Supervisor position.
Responsibilities:
- Interact with guests providing directions and assistance
- Protect employees, guests, and company property
- Enforce park policies
- Greet and screen entering through metal detection and check their bags for prohibited items
- Write detailed reports of damage, incident logs, and security records
- Escort guests and team members as needed for assistance and protection
Pay Rate: $15.
Qualifications:
Skills and Qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age
- 1 to 2 years of Security experience or background preferred.
- High School Diploma.
- Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
- Possess the ability to handle confidential information without divulging contents to peers and coworkers.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Possess and demonstrate a positive and professional image.
- Theme Park experience preferred.
- Previous supervisory/management experience preferred.
- Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift seventy-five pounds unassisted.
Ready for a job that will throw you for a loop? Drop into our ride operations team and twist your way to success. Whether you’re launching coasters or safely loading them, you’ll be the one to make the thrills come alive!
Starting Pay:
Ride Attendant (16/17 years of age): $15.00/Hour
Ride Operator (18 or older): $15.50/Hour
- Providing guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience
- Entertaining guests and calming their nerves as they board our world-class rides and attractions
- Controlling buttons and switches to launch attractions out onto the ride course
- Ensuring the overall safe operation of your assigned ride or attraction
- Making sure seat belts are tight, loose items are secure, and lap bars are locked to keep guests safe
- Enforcing rider restrictions and ensuring guest meet the height requirements
- Assisting guests in and out of ride vehicles and cycle through the line with a safe sense of urgency
- Keeping ride patios, queue lines, and midways clean and looking great
- Acting as a first responder to ride emergencies to keep guests calm
- Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies
- Assisting in other areas of the Rides Department
- Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
- Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters
- Ability to pass ride certification tests
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Friendly, outgoing personality inviting guests to your boarding station
- Positive attitude to make guests excited about their ride
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Must be 16 years or older
- Willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Ready for a job that will throw you for a loop? Drop into our ride operations team and twist your way to success. Whether you’re launching coasters or safely loading them, you’ll be the one to make the thrills come alive!
Starting Pay:
Ride Attendant (16/17 years of age): $15.00/Hour
Ride Operator (18 or older): $15.50/Hour
- Providing guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience
- Entertaining guests and calming their nerves as they board our world-class rides and attractions
- Controlling buttons and switches to launch attractions out onto the ride course
- Ensuring the overall safe operation of your assigned ride or attraction
- Making sure seat belts are tight, loose items are secure, and lap bars are locked to keep guests safe
- Enforcing rider restrictions and ensuring guest meet the height requirements
- Assisting guests in and out of ride vehicles and cycle through the line with a safe sense of urgency
- Keeping ride patios, queue lines, and midways clean and looking great
- Acting as a first responder to ride emergencies to keep guests calm
- Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies
- Assisting in other areas of the Rides Department
- Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
- Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters
- Ability to pass ride certification tests
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Friendly, outgoing personality inviting guests to your boarding station
- Positive attitude to make guests excited about their ride
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Must be 16 years or older
- Willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc
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.
Splash into success as part of our amazing aquatics team this summer.
Whether you're watching over the wave pool or loading slide tubes, you'll be on the front line keeping our guests safe.
Soak up amazing benefits and make money while getting your summer tan! We will be hosting a lifeguard hiring event on March 28, 2026 from 10-4pm at our HR Office! We will be hosting walk-in interviews, meet and great with our Aquatics team, and same day processing!The HR Office is located at 1756 Main Street in Agawam, MAMaintaining constant vigilance and supervision of guests in Hurricane Harbor water park~ Assisting guests with questions concerning rides, directions, and policies~ Adhering to all policies, practices, and procedures outlined in the Ellis & Associates ILTP program~ Adhering to bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures, and perform all related duties in compliance with fecal matter exposure policy~ Attending weekly-scheduled in-service training sessions~ Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies~ At least 16 years oldMust successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course and once completed, may work in any lifeguard capacity within Hurricane HarborMust be able to swim 200 yards in 15 minutes, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a pool, tread water for two minutes, and lift yourself out of the poolWilling to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidaysAble to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English languageAble to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc.
Splash into success as part of our amazing aquatics team this summer.
Whether you're watching over the wave pool or loading slide tubes, you'll be on the front line keeping our guests safe.
Soak up amazing benefits and make money while getting your summer tan! We will be hosting a lifeguard hiring event on March 28, 2026 from 10-4pm at our HR Office! We will be hosting walk-in interviews, meet and great with our Aquatics team, and same day processing!The HR Office is located at 1756 Main Street in Agawam, MAMaintaining constant vigilance and supervision of guests in Hurricane Harbor water park~ Assisting guests with questions concerning rides, directions, and policies~ Adhering to all policies, practices, and procedures outlined in the Ellis & Associates ILTP program~ Adhering to bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures, and perform all related duties in compliance with fecal matter exposure policy~ Attending weekly-scheduled in-service training sessions~ Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies~ At least 16 years oldMust successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course and once completed, may work in any lifeguard capacity within Hurricane HarborMust be able to swim 200 yards in 15 minutes, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a pool, tread water for two minutes, and lift yourself out of the poolWilling to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidaysAble to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English languageAble to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc.
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level
NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW
The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for these full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:
GL-5/GL-7 $49,739 - $89,518 per year
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
- Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
- Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
- Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
- Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
- Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications
You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR
Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to:
- Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
- Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
- Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR
A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.
Other Requirements
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level
NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW
The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for these full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:
GL-5/GL-7 $49,739 - $89,518 per year
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
- Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
- Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
- Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
- Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
- Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications
You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR
Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to:
- Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
- Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
- Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR
A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.
Other Requirements
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level
NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW
The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for these full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:
GL-5/GL-7 $49,739 - $89,518 per year
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
- Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
- Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
- Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
- Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
- Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications
You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR
Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to:
- Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
- Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
- Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR
A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.
Other Requirements
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level
NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW
The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for these full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:
GL-5/GL-7 $49,739 - $89,518 per year
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
- Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
- Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
- Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
- Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
- Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications
You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR
Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to:
- Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
- Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
- Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR
A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.
Other Requirements
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
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This position is directly responsible for the operations of the Six Flags White Water Security Department. This position will prepare work schedules, performs inspections, and assists guests/employees in the park.
What's In It For You
Free tickets for your family & friends!Promotion opportunities!Scholarship opportunities!Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!Job and Career Building SkillsFlexible scheduling
You will have the opportunity to apply and interview for Security Lead, Security Supervisor, or Sr. Supervisor position.
Responsibilities:
- Interact with guests providing directions and assistance
- Protect employees, guests, and company property
- Enforce park policies
- Greet and screen entering through metal detection and check their bags for prohibited items
- Write detailed reports of damage, incident logs, and security records
- Escort guests and team members as needed for assistance and protection
Pay Rate: $15.00 - $17.50
Qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age
- 1 to 2 years of Security experience or background preferred.
- High School Diploma.
- Valid Georgia Driver's License.
- Possess the ability to handle confidential information without divulging contents to peers and coworkers.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Possess and demonstrate a positive and professional image.
- Theme Park experience preferred.
- Previous supervisory/management experience preferred.
- Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift seventy-five pounds unassisted.
