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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.

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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Night‑Shift Maintenance Technician

Location: Duncan, SC

Schedule: 7:30 PM – 6:00 AM

Shift Structure: Rotational schedule with five consecutive days off every three weeks

Overview

We are seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to support a modern, automated manufacturing facility operating on the principles of Safety, Lean Manufacturing, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). The operation features highly automated assembly lines, advanced manufacturing execution systems, and equipment requiring multi‑craft maintenance expertise.

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role supporting both production and site‑wide operations.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on automated production and facility equipment. This position requires strong mechanical, electrical, welding, fabrication, and machining skills, with the ability to diagnose, repair, install, and maintain complex production systems.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

Support automated equipment including motors, conveyor systems, AGVs, PLC‑controlled machinery, and instrumentation

Install new machinery and move equipment as needed, including rigging, alignment, and hookups

Perform advanced preventive maintenance, including disassembly, reassembly, lubrication, calibration, and critical adjustments

Fabricate and weld components as needed

Maintain accurate documentation, follow safety requirements, and support continuous improvement

Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and leadership to minimize downtime

Maintain tools, workspace organization, and personal toolbox

Support TPM/Lean activities and plant reliability goals

Required Qualifications

2–4+ years industrial maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment

Strong multi‑craft skill set including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, and machining

Experience diagnosing and repairing PLC‑controlled equipment

Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics

Strong troubleshooting, communication, and computer skills

Ability to stand, climb, bend, crawl, and lift up to 50 lbs

Must supply personal hand tools and toolbox

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, or a related field

Certifications in electrical, HVAC, machining, or mechanical disciplines

Experience in automotive, high‑speed manufacturing, or other automated production environments

What This Role Offers

Stable night‑shift schedule with a unique 5‑day break every three weeks

Opportunity to work in a cutting‑edge, automated environment

Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and professional development

Competitive pay and benefits

Position Details

Job Title: Global IS Project Manager – TMS Americas

Type of Contract: Full-time

Expected Hiring Date: April 2026

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of IS projects within the Transport Management System (TMS) perimeter for the Americas region, ensuring alignment with strategic Value Tower Supply Chain objectives regarding scope, timing, and budget.
• Support business teams during project initiation (G1 milestone), ensuring needs are clearly identified and validated.
• Define team objectives, guide and support IS project teams, and contribute to capability development.

Project Scoping

• Lead preparation of G2 deliverables, including:
• Business process modeling (as‑is / to‑be)
• General solution architecture (in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture)
• Evaluation of solution and sourcing options (make/buy, supplier assessments)
• Business case development (value creation and cost estimation)
• Risk assessments and validation with key stakeholders
• Coordinate supplier and vendor contract processes with Purchasing and Legal.

Project Execution

• Develop and maintain the project management plan, master schedule, and WBS.
• Manage scope through formal change procedures and maintain value & cost reforecasts.
• Build and monitor resource plans and skills matrices.
• Maintain issue logs, risk matrices, and action plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead weekly progress reviews and prepare status reports.
• Conduct technical review checkpoints for major deliverables (process models, specifications, architecture, solution selection, go‑live readiness).
• Prepare communication materials, including PMS reports, steering committee content, and IS/IT team updates.
• Ensure documentation and processes are in place for a smooth transition to IS/IT operations during hypercare prior to G4 milestone.
• Perform post‑implementation value assessments after deployment and rollout.

Profile

• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience managing large IT projects within complex matrix organizations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time‑management skills.
• Strong skills in resource planning, budgeting, and financial tracking.
• Solid risk‑management mindset, with ability to anticipate and mitigate issues.
• Fluent in English and experienced working in multicultural environments.

Why choose this position?

• Join a global organization driving strategic digitalization across the Supply Chain Value Tower.
• Play a key role in shaping TMS transformation and leading high‑impact, cross‑regional initiatives.
• Collaborate with international business partners, IS/IT teams, and technology suppliers.
• Influence process and system evolution while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Grow within a dynamic, fast‑moving environment that values innovation, ownership, and professional development.

Title: After-Sales Service Engineer (System)

Report to：After-Sales Service Department Manager

Location: Greer, South Carolina

Main Responsibilities

1. Technical Services and Emergency Support

• Provide guidance and support for equipment installation, electrical system commissioning, and final acceptance testing at major project sites.
• Provide on-site/remote electrical technical support for major project sites and define repair plans.
• Respond to emergency service calls, rapidly diagnose and resolve deep-level electrical technical issues such as electrical component anomalies/malfunctioning to minimize system downtime

1. Technical Breakthrough and Business Support

• Serve as the company's internal after-sales technical advisor, providing remote/on-site technical support and solutions for complex issues encountered by frontline after-sales service engineers.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis for major after-sales issues and draft detailed technical reports.
• Coordinate internal resources to provide strong technical support for frontline after-sales service teams.
• Build and maintain strong technical trust relationships with key clients, understand their underlying needs, and provide expertise if needed.
• Collect and report product quality information and customer potential requirements to enhance product design and market strategies.
• Participate in technical evaluations for new product development projects to ensure product designs fully internalize historical lessons learned, thereby guaranteeing the robustness of the final product.

1. Team Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing

• Systematize and document field-encountered technical issues, contributing to the development and refinement of technical service manuals/training materials, and troubleshooting guides.
• Serve as a mentor for junior/mid-level after-sales service engineers, enhancing the overall technical capabilities of the after-sales service team through on-site guidance, case studies, and technical training.
• Develop/optimize standard operating procedures and fault code databases.
• Organize and lead internal technical workshops to share the latest technology trends and best practices

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or related fields
• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial/central air conditioning system design and/or after-sales technical support, including at least 3 years in a technical expert or team lead role.
• Be proficient in the principles, construction, and control logic of large chillers, with foundational knowledge of industrial PLCs.
• Possesses outstanding independent troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities, with proficiency in utilizing various diagnostic tools.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues to clients and non-technical personnel.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork spirit and leadership potential, with a willingness to share knowledge and mentor others.
• Outstanding technical documentation and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, and dynamic work environment. Demonstrate strong ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive and self-driven, capable of maintaining high efficiency with minimal supervision.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new knowledge and technologies, with a commitment to improving professional skills and overall competency.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with strong ability to work independently and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and adapt to both multiple stakeholders with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Passion in startup environment for long term achievement is desired.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to occasional overtime and urgent business travel assignments.

About Airsys

At Airsys, we develop innovative and pioneering cooling technologies for not just the next generation, but the next century. We're reshaping the cooling industry so critical systems work uninterruptedly, with maximum capacity, and in an environmentally responsible manner. We provide a wide range of cooling solutions, including Medical, Data Center, Telecom, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Energy Storage.

Our Mission is to sustain the critical infrastructure our modern society relies on by promoting efficient, reliable, and ecological cooling solutions.

EEO Disclaimer

Airsys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

Position: Supply Chain Excellence Engineer

Work Location:

• Greer, SC

• End of 2026/Early 2027 this person will transfer to Toledo, OH

Knowledge / Qualification

• Master of Engineering degree
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, VSM…)
• Process Mapping & Flow Optimization
• Supply Chain & Logistics Knowledge (especially internal flows, material handling, and inventory management)
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
• Project Management

Previous Experience

• Experience 10+ years in Automotive Supply Chain Operations (Internal flows especially, external flows also appreciated) and Lean Manufacturing thinking in supply chain practices and improvement projects.
• Internal material part distribution with information flows for kitting and kanban along with practical flow technologies such as small train, & AMR’s.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Communication & influence
• Collaboration
• Change management
• Autonomy & initiative
• Adaptability
• Customer orientation

Missions

• Target, challenge and support manufacturing plants to achieve best-in-class performance for Internal flows: Material Handling, Surfaces, WIP stocks, Storage CAPEX
• Create and update best in class internal flows engineering Standards.
• Pilot Internal Logistics strategy transformation projects.
• Develop skills of Supply Chain Engineers, MPMs and APMs
• Organize benchmarks internally and externally
• Drive technological innovation

KPI and/or Main Deliverables

• WIP stocks level by value and stock days
• Material Handling efficiency (MOD/part delivered)
• Logistics surfaces efficiency (m2/part managed)
• Storage means CAPEX
• Use supply chain key performance indicators. assess efficiency and identify improvement potential

Activities

• Promote safety culture, ensure safety policies are understood and respected.
• Organize internal and external benchmarking to identify best practices and Technological Innovation.
• Design and develop best in class solutions for:
• Storage Means (Hanging Shopstock, WIP trolley, Racks, Transtocker, Warehouse, …)
• Automated Transport (Tow AGV, lift AGV, Forklift AGV, …)
• IT Tools (WMS, Material Call, E‑Kanban, …)
• Material Handling organization (Kitting, Direct Feeding, …)
• Create and update all internal flows engineering Standards for application in Operations & Engineering.
• Deliver training and share / transfer best practices to the Supply Chain Community.
• Lead VSM/MIFD workshops in plants and integrate actions to improve plant layout & flows.
• Transformation to improve performance and prepare for future projects
• Provide strategic inputs and direction for complex quotation phases.
• Support Project Teams to define and develop best‑in‑class supply‑chain internal flow Organization.

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER! If you're looking for "just a job," then stop reading right now.

But, if you're looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S.

Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time, entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.

Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

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

Salary and Benefits Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632
- $92,219 per year.

Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives.

The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

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

U.S.

Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences.

Relocation may be required.

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.

A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12.

You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations: Big Bend Sector Stations
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*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
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*Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox Yuma Sector Stations
- Blythe, Yuma, Wellton Duties and Responsibilities As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

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

Qualifications You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.

This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.

Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.

Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

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

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership.

Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.

Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

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

Please refer to the BPA GL-9
- 11 announcement.

Other Requirements Citizenship : You must be a U.S.

Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency : You must have had primary U.S.

residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction : In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.

Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.

The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) 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 .

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