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Manufacturing Technician

Celebrace – Colleyville, TX

Celebrace is revolutionizing orthodontics with AI-powered, patient-specific appliances. We're looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to join our production team and help deliver high-quality custom products.

• Operate and maintain equipment for manufacturing orthodontic appliances
• Assemble and inspect products with precision
• Troubleshoot issues and support process improvements
• Maintain production logs and perform routine equipment maintenance
• Assist in training new team members

• High school diploma required; technical or engineering background is a plus
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments
• Strong mechanical skills and attention to detail
• Team player with good communication and problem-solving abilities

• CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD,...)
• Familiarity with medical or dental device production
• Engineering degree

Why Celebrace?

Work with cutting-edge tech in a fast-paced environment where your contributions matter.

SERVPRO Team Shaw – Ranked #69 Fastest Growing Construction/Restoration Company in US by Inc 5000 and #2 Best Place to Work by Dallas Business Journal

SERVPRO Team Shaw is one of the largest SERVPROs in Texas and has grown from one location in 2019 to 30 locations today. We have grown 10x in the last 3 years and are looking to double in growth in near future. We are a full turnkey provider for our customers doing everything from Water and Fire Emergency Services, Moving and Storage of Contents, and Textile Cleaning all the way to Reconstruction. 

Growth opportunities can arise through any of the above-mentioned divisions, as well as specializations for commercial large loss, fire damage restoration, Reconstruction and Capital Improvement Projects. If you have a sense of urgency and want to grow with a company that has seen 10x growth over the last 2 years, look no further and apply today!

As a Construction Claims Coordinator with SERVPRO, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of service is provided to all customers, insurance partners, and internal teams. In this role, you will manage a wide range of administrative and communication functions that support the insurance claims process from start to finish. This position will work heavily within carrier portals, documentation systems, and in close partnership with Estimators, Project Managers, and Insurance Adjusters.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Construction Claims Coordinator, you will oversee essential file management and claims communication functions that keep insurance-related projects accurate, compliant, and moving forward efficiently.

In this role you will:

• Manage all claims documentation, uploading and organizing required photos, estimates, invoices, and notes.
• Work heavily within insurance carrier portals (XactAnalysis) to update job status and submit required documents.
• Manage mortgage company authorization regarding ACV and depreciation.
• Create PO's and work within our construction software to manage payments and expenses.
• Communicate professionally with insurance adjusters regarding approvals, supplements, missing information, and claim status.
• Assist Estimators and Project Managers by ensuring job files are complete and meet carrier guidelines.
• Track claim progress, approvals, payments, and outstanding items to keep files moving efficiently.
• Provide homeowners with timely updates on claim status, required documents, and next steps.
• Coordinate re-inspections, supplemental requests, and additional documentation between field teams and adjusters.
• Maintain accurate digital file organization for all mitigation and reconstruction claims.
• Support internal reporting and compliance requirements related to carrier scores, timelines, and file accuracy.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

(Some overtime may be required)

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in insurance claims, restoration, construction administration, or related office support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Comfortable learning multiple software platforms and carrier portals.
• Strong customer service skills and professional phone/email presence.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with restoration software (Xactimate, PSA/CAM, BuilderTrend, Company Cam, etc.).
• Prior work in insurance, claims management, construction coordination, or mitigation/reconstruction support.
• Familiarity with insurance carrier requirements, SLAs, and documentation standards.
• Understanding of restoration industry workflows is a plus.

Attributes for Success:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communicator — clear, calm, and professional.
• Dependable with excellent follow-through.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Proactive about solving problems and closing gaps.
• Team-oriented with a positive, service-focused mindset.
• Comfortable juggling multiple open claims and deadlines.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off + Sick Leave
• 401K with Company Matching
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Growth potential in a rapidly expanding company

We are seeking a UX Designer to design intuitive, user-centered digital experiences across complex platforms. This role will partner closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver thoughtful, scalable design solutions that balance business goals with user needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end user experiences including flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Translate complex systems, constraints, and requirements into clear and simple user experiences.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and research teams to bring designs into production.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product lifecycle and ensure solutions address real customer needs.
• Contribute to design systems and maintain consistent visual and interaction patterns.
• Facilitate or participate in design workshops, user testing, and stakeholder presentations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of UX/Product Design experience designing complex digital products.
• Experience designing for both B2B and B2C environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating shipped products and real-world problem solving.
• Systems-minded designer comfortable working within complex environments and multiple platforms.
• Expertise with modern design and prototyping tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into simple, clear solutions.
• Experience working in agile product development environments.
• Ability to work on-site in Irving, TX.

Primary Role

The Project Director - Design & Construction provides strategic leadership across design-build initiatives, overseeing the fill lifecycle of commercial design-build projects.

This role supports process optimization, ensuring efficient project execution across multiple markets, including scheduling, budgeting, stakeholder management, and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and building design-construction teams
• Foster teamwork and strong inter-company relationships
• Support business development and project capture
• Establish systems to optimize and scale the business
• Track and manage financial performance
• Mitigate risks related to contracts and project scope
• Oversee contract management and installations
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and scope changes
• Vet subcontractors and support sales managers
• Ensure compliance with codes and regulations
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and schedules
• Identify and manage project changes and issue

Other Duties Include

• Drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate and implement new technology tools

Qualifications

• Certifications/Designations: AIA, PE, RA
• Ability to obtain contractor licenses in multiple states
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Education/Experience

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture required
• 10+ years in commercial construction project management or leadership, with experience across diverse project types and sizes, ideally in North America and other international locations
• Experience in permitting, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and team management
• Proficiency in technology tools for productivity (BIM, Revit, estimating tools)

Competencies Required

• Strong background in Design services and Architecture
• Extensive experience in Construction Management and Project Management

Personal Attributes

• Positive attitude, team player, organized, independent, detail-oriented

Desired Behaviors

• Make fact-based decisions having done the hard work of obtaining actual data
• Leaders who are visible, accessible, and provide coaching to encourage lifelong training and learning
• Foster teamwork and functional diversity in order to achieve the best solutions
• Employees who take ownership, speak up immediately, respond quickly, escalate if needed, and think like an owner
• Drive continuous improvement through personal initiative and innovation
• Learn from failures in a positive/structured way… focusing on process and other improvements going forward
• Clearly define goals and objectives through KPI’s that are consistent with company-wide priorities
• Achieve results by consistently meeting our commitments
• Focus on what’s important to our customers (internal or external)
• Develop a culture of celebrating our successes… customer wins, improvements and demonstrated good behavior

Special Requirements

• Pass background checks and qualify for security clearance
• Able to travel globally as required

Lead Android Engineer

Contract to Hire

Hybrid – Onsite in Irving, TX (75063) Tue–Thu; Remote Mon & Fri

Our Fortune 500 retail client is seeking a hands-on Lead Android Engineer to drive technical excellence and innovation across their mobile platform. This role will help evolve a mature Android application while delivering high-quality experiences that support millions of customers across eCommerce, loyalty, personalization, and product launches.

The team is focused on differentiating the mobile app from the web experience through personalized content, contextual assistance, and intelligent upsell opportunities. This role requires someone who has made architectural decisions, influenced technical direction, and led implementation — not just executed against predefined designs.

This is not a pure architect role, but it requires strong architectural judgment combined with deep hands-on development expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on technical leader within the Android team.
• Design, build, and enhance Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Make informed architectural decisions within an established Android application using MVVM and Clean Architecture principles.
• Guide the implementation of new features in alignment with scalable, maintainable architecture standards.
• Partner closely with the Mobile Architect while owning day-to-day technical decision-making for the Android team.
• Act as the go-to technical resource for Android engineers, helping answer implementation questions and remove blockers.
• Integrate and manage third-party SDKs and libraries, understanding dependency management, versioning conflicts, and potential performance implications.
• Implement API integrations and evaluate libraries needed to support new functionality.
• Contribute to proof-of-concepts (POCs) that explore innovative mobile capabilities and customer engagement strategies.
• Develop personalization features that differentiate the app experience from the web.
• Implement and optimize push notification capabilities to drive engagement and upsell opportunities.
• Strengthen application stability by implementing unit tests and embedding automated quality checks within the CI/CD pipeline from the Android codebase.
• Participate in production incident management and provide technical leadership during issue resolution.
• Conduct thorough PR reviews, promote code quality standards, and ensure proper documentation.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve efficiency and elevate engineering practices.
• Stay current with Android ecosystem trends and proactively recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on Android development experience.
• 5+ years of Kotlin development experience.
• Strong experience with Jetpack Compose.
• Proven experience making architectural decisions within an existing Android application.
• Hands-on experience implementing MVVM and Clean Architecture principles.
• Experience integrating third-party SDKs and adding libraries within complex Android projects.
• Experience implementing REST API integrations and managing dependencies.
• Strong unit testing experience and experience improving application stability.
• Experience contributing to accessibility (ADA) improvements.
• Hands-on experience with Google Play Console, including publishing and maintaining Android applications.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and able to convert to a full-time W-2 employee upon completion of the contract.

Technical Skills

• Kotlin, Android Studio, Jetpack Compose
• MVVM, Clean Architecture
• Hilt, Gradle
• JSON, REST APIs
• SDK & third-party library integration
• Firebase, Crashlytics, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics
• Push Notifications
• CI/CD integrations at the Android application level
• AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (Irving, TX)
• On-call support may be required.
• Occasional weekend or evening work may be required.

*Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and location*

***Only W2 candidates accepted***

About the Company

For these specific roles, we are looking for engineers familiar with Cyber Threat Intelligence/Threat Hunting tools and procedures. Secondary skills in other areas listed below are highly desirable. We want team members who will take ownership of issues and drive them to resolution, not simply perform tasks as assigned. You will work with and act as a subject matter expert (SME) on at least one specialization within the Cyber Defense Operations domain. You will participate in investigations into security incidents and violations, and will thus be responsible for sensitive information relevant to employees, contractors, vendors, etc. of the company. As such, you will be expected to have the ability to pass a detailed background investigation, and maintain impeccable standards of confidentiality, morality, and ethics. You must have a passion for learning new technologies, not simply working with what you already know. You will be provided with the tools to produce your own career success, but are expected to have the ability to pass a detailed background investigation.

About the Role

Key player on a team responsible for all aspects of Cyber Defense within the company. Will be a SME in at least one area listed below and are expected to have full professional knowledge of security concepts and company objectives to resolve a wide range of issues in effective and sometimes creative ways, in all of the following domains.

Responsibilities

• Incident response (to include triage, playbooks, investigation, write-ups, escalations)
• Forensic analysis
• Malware analysis
• Protocol analysis
• Endpoint protection
• Data loss prevention
• Email security
• Cyber threat intelligence
• Threat research and creation of compensating controls
• Assist in developing and maintaining cyber security policies, standards, processes and workflows.
• Provide suggestions to team lead/manager in creating your professional development and training plan.
• Prioritize taskings and projects assigned based on importance to accomplishment of business objectives.
• Occasionally assist junior teammates with maintaining proper prioritization.
• Solve diverse and complex issues where analysis of situations and data requires in-depth evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Provide escalation support and technical guidance to teammates in areas where you are a SME.
• Work on projects assigned to you, in effort to advance partnership opportunities between Cyber Defense Operations (CDO) team and other business areas.
• Work with senior engineers to define cyber security requirements for current and future state end-to-end architectures and platforms to advance security controls and the security posture of the business.
• Assist senior engineers in collaborating with development and engineering teams to prioritize security risks, provide mitigation or remediation recommendations, and implement compensating controls.
• Perform risk quantification and third-party risk management reviews as required.
• Perform cyber security platform testing, and work with other teams to ensure vulnerability remediation and operating system hardening to reduce attack surface.
• Assist in performing proof-of-concept testing for cyber defense solutions under consideration for purchase and implementation.
• Work with senior engineers in identifying cyber security products and technologies that can enhance the company’s mission by providing appropriate protection for all data in our environment, or sent or received to/from various public or private clouds, or the Internet at large.
• Consistently demonstrate the company Leadership Principles for Cyber Defense Operations team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5 years of related experience with Bachelor’s, 3 years with Master’s

Required Skills

• Experience with at least one major SOAR and one major SIEM product
• Familiarity with operation of other security devices (firewall, proxy server, VPN, IPS, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP protocols
• At least one entry-level vendor-neutral certification in the Information Security arena or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills

• Master’s or equivalent experience
• At least one non-entry-level vendor-neutral certification in the Information Security arena (CISSP, CISM, GISP, etc.) or equivalent experience

Primary Role

The Assistant Director - Construction & Architectural Design serves as the backup and second-in-command to the Director - Construction & Architectural Design, while directly managing commercial design-build projects.

This role supports team leadership and process optimization, ensuring efficient project execution across multiple markets, including scheduling, budgeting, stakeholder management, and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and building design-construction teams
• Foster teamwork and strong inter-company relationships
• Support business development and project capture
• Establish systems to optimize and scale the business
• Track and manage financial performance
• Mitigate risks related to contracts and project scope
• Oversee contract management and installations
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and scope changes
• Vet subcontractors and support sales managers
• Ensure compliance with codes and regulations
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and schedules
• Identify and manage project changes and issue

Other Duties Include

• Drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate and implement new technology tools

Qualifications

• Certifications/Designations: AIA, PE, RA
• Ability to obtain contractor licenses in multiple states
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Education/Experience

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture required
• 10+ years in commercial construction project management or leadership, with experience across diverse project types and sizes, ideally in North America and other international locations
• Experience in permitting, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and team management
• Proficiency in technology tools for productivity (BIM, Revit, estimating tools)

Competencies Required

• Strong background in Design services and Architecture
• Extensive experience in Construction Management and Project Management

Personal Attributes

• Positive attitude, team player, organized, independent, detail-oriented

Desired Behaviors

• Make fact-based decisions having done the hard work of obtaining actual data
• Leaders who are visible, accessible, and provide coaching to encourage lifelong training and learning
• Foster teamwork and functional diversity in order to achieve the best solutions
• Employees who take ownership, speak up immediately, respond quickly, escalate if needed, and think like an owner
• Drive continuous improvement through personal initiative and innovation
• Learn from failures in a positive/structured way... focusing on process and other improvements going forward
• Clearly define goals and objectives through KPI's that are consistent with company-wide priorities
• Achieve results by consistently meeting our commitments
• Focus on what's important to our customers (internal or external)
• Develop a culture of celebrating our successes... customer wins, improvements and demonstrated good behavior

Special Requirements

• Pass background checks and qualify for security clearance
• Able to travel globally as required

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Manager, Retail Fixtures & Visual Merchandising is responsible for developing and planning of beauty cosmetic fixtures that align with our customer's vision. This person will play a pivotal role in driving the development of exceptional beauty product displays that captivate consumers and enhance their beauty shopping experience. They will be the conduit to align both internal and external communication of the development process within the organization. This role will work with cosmetic brands to align planograms with merchandising requirements and analyzing new cosmetic products for fixture compatibility. This position is a hands-on role that requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop comprehensive strategies for the design, development, and production of beauty cosmetic fixtures that reflect current beauty trends and customer preferences.
• Collaborate with sales, design, engineering, samples, project management and manufacturing partners to innovate beauty fixtures that enhance product visibility and engagement. Work with those same departments to assist on flawless execution of developed projects.
• Guide customers through the planogramming process. Navigate variations within the process based on customer requirements. Review incoming requests, determine merchandise requirements, and communicate necessary updates.
• Monitor timelines and communicate both internally and to brands/clients to assure the project is setup for success upon execution phase. Provide weekly status updates to sales keying in on planograms, subscriptions, and artwork.
• Ability to set up sample planograms for customer review via video call or in person. Present and communicate challenges and solutions effectively to customers to help guide and bring comfort to working with Vira Insight.
• Knowledge in graphic die lines and other brand driven formats to execute on customer expectations.
• Review incoming planograms to ensure accuracy and completeness. Collaborate with Analyst in the development, maintenance, and improvements of programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no direct reports.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables and V-Lookups)
• Space planner software experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills with active listening skills and ability to receive input from others and give positive feedback.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to set and manage ongoing changing priorities and exhibit good multi-tasking skills.
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and coordinate daily activities of the position.
• Ability and desire to assess current processes and procedures and make recommendations for change that improve performance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, product design, or related field, preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in product development through internships, coursework OR combined professional working experience, preferably relative to beauty or cosmetic industry, with a focus on cosmetic fixtures or relative.
• Retail fixture experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn and successfully launch innovative beauty cosmetic fixture products.
• Understanding of beauty trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency in collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements in the beauty industry preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Creative mindset with an eye for design aesthetics and attention to detail

WHAT WE DO

VIVA Railings leads the industry in innovation, designing decorative metal and glass railing systems that redefine commercial spaces with safety, elegance, and distinctive design. Our commitment is not only to meet industry standards but to exceed them, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in architectural design. If you are driven by innovation and want to contribute to a company that values creativity and forward-thinking, VIVA Railings is your next career step.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inside Sales Associate supports a VIVA Business Development Manager (BDM) in managing their territory pipeline, tracking bids, and keeping projects organized.

This role helps make sure opportunities are entered correctly, deadlines are tracked, and communication between Sales, Estimating, and Project Management stays clear. The focus is on keeping projects moving and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Territory & Pipeline Support

• Enter and maintain Opportunities, Accounts, and Contacts in Salesforce
• Make sure opportunities are staged correctly and updated regularly
• Track bid due dates and follow-up activity
• Help keep the BDM’s pipeline organized and up to date
• Assist with territory reporting as needed

Bid & Project Coordination

• Monitor incoming bid invites and RFQs
• Coordinate with Estimating on timelines and scope
• Track proposal submissions and revisions
• Organize project files in Salesforce, Box, and Wrike
• Help with prequalification paperwork when needed

Lead Intake & Account Setup

• Process inbound calls, emails, and project leads
• Create Opportunities and assign them properly
• Research new accounts and contacts within the territory
• Build out account records in Salesforce
• Help prepare outreach lists for the BDM

Sample & Budget Support

• Process and track sample requests
• Coordinate early-stage budget pricing requests
• Communicate lead times clearly
• Track early opportunities so they stay visible in the pipeline

Internal Coordination

• Work closely with Estimating, Engineering, and Project Management
• Track internal action items and follow up on deadlines
• Keep documentation organized and current
• Help with travel coordination or trade show follow-up when needed

Reporting & Data Accuracy

• Run basic pipeline and bid activity reports
• Help keep CRM data clean and accurate
• Identify duplicate accounts and request merges

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Construction, Business, or related field)
• 1–3 years experience in construction, building products, or sales support
• Familiarity with bid environments is helpful
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at once
• Strong communication skills

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - 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.