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Matern Staffing is hiring a Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator for a U.S.-based logistics and procurement company in Stafford, VA supporting U.S. operations. This is a highly system-driven role where strong computer skills are essential.

You’ll manage end-to-end procurement (sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating deliveries) while working extensively within software platforms, tracking tools, and data systems to ensure precision, compliance, and cost control. The ideal candidate has proactive problem-solving skills and a strong understanding of supply chain operations, and is extremely comfortable with spreadsheets, digital documentation, and navigating multiple programs simultaneously.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, technology-heavy environment and enjoy using systems to drive efficiency, enabling the company and clients to succeed, this role is for you.

Salary: $22-$27/hr

Schedule: remote transitioning to hybrid

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the full purchasing cycle, from sourcing and competitive bidding (RFQs) to order placement, payment processing, and delivery coordination
• Build and analyze competitive bids to secure best-value solutions for customers while ensuring speed, accuracy, and compliance
• Source and procure specialized equipment, materials, and tactical gear, negotiating with vendors to ensure availability and cost-effectiveness
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics, including shipping, receiving, tracking, and delivery for both local projects and remote operations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers, maintaining clear communication regarding pricing, order status, shipment tracking, and discrepancy resolution
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement documentation, including purchase orders, invoices, receipts, contracts, shipping manifests, Bills of Lading (BOL), customs documents, and price lists within shared systems and databases
• Monitor shared inboxes and internal trackers to ensure timely updates on orders, contracts, delivery calendars, and vendor records
• Upload awarded quotes and estimates into QuickBooks Online (QBO) and ensure financial records align with purchasing activity
• Ensure all procurement and logistics activities adhere to company policies and organizational compliance standards

What You’ll Bring:

• At least 3 years of experience in logistics, procurement, or supply chain operations
• Experience in military (supply, logistics, quartermaster, operations), law enforcement (logistics, armory, tactical support), EMS (resource management or field operations), or construction (project coordination, site logistics, procurement) is preferred
• Strong technical skills for working remotely/hybrid with Microsoft Office, shared inboxes, and collaborative documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external vendors
• Proactive problem solver who can manage complex supply chain or procurement situations with confidence
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to team projects in a hybrid schedule
• Integrity and attention to detail in managing vendors, transactions, and logistics with precision and discretion

About our Client:

Our client is a U.S.-based logistics and procurement company specializing in complex, mission-critical operations with an emphasis on security. They tackle challenging problems with innovation, resourcefulness, and a commitment to linking organizational priorities with capabilities, living by values like integrity, honor, and selfless service in everything they do. As a service-disabled veteran-owned business, they combine expertise, agility, and a strong ethical foundation to deliver solutions that make a real impact worldwide.

About Matern Staffing:

For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.

Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.

Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

$13.00/hour

Joining our Games Team means assisting and encouraging guests to play our games and paid attractions!

Working at Kings Dominion as a seasonal Games Associate, you will have access to these amazing perks:

• PAID Training!
• FREE Uniforms!
• FREE Admission to Kings Dominion and other Six Flags Parks!
• FREE Tickets for family and friends!
• Discounts of Food and Merchandise!
• Work with people from all over the world!
• Employee-only RIDE nights, GAME nights, and FREE FOOD events!
• Referral bonuses - work with your friends!

Six Flags is in the business of FUN and is home to many unique and exciting properties, so come and join our team in Doswell, VA, at Kings Dominion.  Kings Dominion features unforgettable adventures and is TWO parks in one!

At Kings Dominion we are here to make people happy!  Kings Dominion associates are enthusiastic about their work because they create fun and exciting memories that will last a lifetime! 

We want YOU to come and join us! 

As a member of our team you will:

• Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Gain skills, knowledge, and experience that will benefit your future. 

As a seasonal Games Associate you will: 

• Greet each guest with a smile!
• Enable guests to win GREAT prizes!
• Talk on a microphone to attract guests to your assigned game to sell the experience.
• Review rules and objectives prior to play.
• Provide excitement to game players.
• Keep all areas of neat and presentable. 

• You!
• Individuals with a passion and excitement about Kings Dominion!   
• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.   
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Good judgment and commitment to safety.
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. 

$13.00/hour

Are you looking for a FUN and rewarding job?  Are you interested in meeting people from all over and gaining skills that will last a lifetime? Then Kings Dominion is the place for you!

Get ready to fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride of your life with Kings Dominion this season! Help us create memories that will last a lifetime! 

Working at Kings Dominion, you will have access to these amazing perks:

• PAID Training!
• FREE Uniforms!
• FREE Admission to Kings Dominion and other Six Flags Parks!
• FREE Tickets for family and friends!
• Discounts of Food and Merchandise!
• Work with people from all over the world!
• Employee-only RIDE nights, GAME nights, and FREE FOOD events!

Joining our Merchandise Team means providing a positive guest experience while maintaining a clean and organized location.

Kings Dominion associates are enthusiastic about their work because they are creating fun and exciting memories that will last a lifetime! 

We want YOU to come and join us! 

As a member of our team you will:

• Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Gain skills, knowledge, and experience that will benefit your future. 

As a seasonal Merchandise Associate you will:

• Smile, greet, and thank guests with a positive attitude!
• Process register transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure locations are fully stocked and visually appealing in all areas.
• Engage in conversation with guests to better assist them in finding the perfect souvenir.
• Maintain all organizational and cleanliness standards for the sales floor that includes shelves, floor racks, soda coolers, and counters.

• You!
• Individuals with a passion and excitement about Kings Dominion!   
• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.   
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Good judgment and commitment to safety.
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. 

$16.50 / hour

Minimum Age Requirement: 18

As a Seasonal Warehouse Associate you will maintain the Food and Beverage warehouse to supply the park with adequate stock as requested. This is a physically demanding job, in the warehouse subjected to heat and cold environments.

You'll also...

• Load and unload stock from trucks with forklifts and dollies
• Operate fork lifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse vehicles
• Deliver items to locations in park
• Loads and unloads deliveries such as food products, plush, cleaning supplies and maintenance parts from outside vendors

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Paid Training!
• FREE Admission!
• FREE Tickets for friends + family
• Food and Merchandise Discounts
• Work with people from all over the world
• Employee-only RIDE nights, GAME nights and Waterpark nights!

Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia provides real-world experience, paid training, and friendships that span the globe. All while working in a FUN environment. As a seasonal associate, you'll...

• Deliver our BEST DAY experience to all park guests and teammates.
• Develop skills, knowledge, and experience to benefit your future.
• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Have a valid drivers license.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds with assistance regularly.
• Abiblity to obtain forklift certification.
• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
• Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Individuals with a passion and excitement about Kings Dominion 
• Ability to complete and pass required Warehouse training.
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays.

$17.00 / hour

18+ starts at $17.00 / hour. Associate must be at least 18 years old to be considered for this position.

As one of our seasonal Landscaping Associates, you will be responsible for assisting with the care of flowers, shrubs, trees and turf which involves planting, fertilizing, watering, pruning, and leaf blowing. This role offers great experience, awesome incentives, and a schedule that is right for you.

• Install/remove flowering and foliage plants, mulch, and trees.
• Provide general care for trees, shrubs, flowering and foliage plants.
• Transplant, water and fertilize flowers
• Weed and dis-bud flower beds.
• Operate power equipment such as blowers, mowers, trimmers, and clippers.
• Operate hand tools such as pruners, lopping shears, shovels, and rakes.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• FREE admission and parking to Kings Dominion and other Six Flags parks!
• FREE tickets for friends and family!
• Discounts on Food and Merchandise!
• Employee only RIDE nights and FREE FOOD events!
• Make Lifelong FRIENDS!

Come join our world class team at Kings Dominion as a seaonal Landscaper!  As a member of our team, you will…

• Create Stunning Landscapes – Design, plant, and maintain vibrant flower beds, lush greenery, and beautifully manicured lawns to enhance the park’s atmosphere.
• Keep the Park Picture-Perfect – Mow, trim, mulch, and water to ensure all outdoor spaces look fresh, clean, and welcoming for guests.
• Seasonal Transformations – Help bring the park to life with seasonal displays, from colorful spring blooms to festive fall.
• Work in a Fun Environment – Enjoy the excitement of Kings Dominion while making a lasting impact on the park’s natural beauty!

• High school diploma / GED required.
• Vocational / technical training in Horticulture/ Landscaping preferred.
• 1-3 years of prior experience.
• Knowledge of plant identification and professional horticultural practices.
• Knowledge and experience to program irrigation controllers and proper irrigation practices.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Available weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• YOU!

Matern Staffing is hiring a Childcare Director (job order 3692) for a premier sports and swim club in Stafford, VA. In this role, you’ll oversee all youth-focused programs and ensure full compliance with Virginia State Board of Education Child Day Center licensure requirements.

As Childcare Director, you’ll lead before/after school programs, camps, youth sports, and enrichment activities while building a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This role reports directly to the General Manager and requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, family-focused setting.

This is a direct hire, leadership position that requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Salary:

$50,000.00 to $60,000.00

Benefits:

Employee membership

PTO

Medical and Dental insurance

401K option

What You’ll Do:

• Lead youth programming, including before/after school care, camps, sports leagues, birthday parties, and special events
• Ensure compliance with Virginia child day center licensing standards and maintain required documentation
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise youth program staff and supervisors
• Develop engaging curricula, schedules, and activities that promote safety, fun, and growth
• Oversee incident reporting, safety procedures, and on-site program quality
• Manage budgets, inventory, equipment, and program profitability
• Partner with leadership to promote programs and enhance community engagement
• Serve as Manager on Duty during leagues, tournaments, and events to ensure a safe, well-run facility

What You’ll Need:

• Must meet Virginia Program Director requirements (education and experience per 8VAC2
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation, or related field preferred
• Experience leading youth programs, camps, sports leagues, or licensed childcare environments
• Supervisory experience managing teams of 20+ staff
• Strong knowledge of child safety standards and licensing compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• CPR & First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an active, high-energy environment

About the Client

Since 2016, our client has been serving the community as a premier sports and wellness facility. Offering aquatics, fitness, youth programming, and community events in a modern, family-friendly environment, the center is dedicated to promoting health, connection, and active living for all ages.

About Matern Staffing:

For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.

Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.

Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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 youre 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).

DONT 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 in5 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 nations 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.

Youll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal governments 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, youll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Government & Military

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.