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The Quality Control Lead is responsible for overseeing daily QC activities, ensuring products meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role leads the QC team, coordinates testing and inspections, analyzes data, and implements corrective actions to maintain product excellence and compliance. This is a second shift role (3pm - 12am).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the Quality Control team in daily laboratory and inspection activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QC procedures and protocols in line with company and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve QC test results, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate in-process and final product inspections and testing.
• Investigate quality deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints; lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO standards, FDA regulations, or other relevant guidelines.
• Maintain QC documentation, logs, and records to support audits and inspections.
• Train and mentor QC staff on quality procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, and QA teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Monitor laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance schedules.
• Prepare reports and present quality metrics to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Control, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of QC laboratory techniques, testing methods, and quality standards.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., GMP, ISO, FDA).
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.

For immediate consideration please send resume outlining your related experience.

DESCRIPTION

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team!

POSITION PURPOSE

As the Principal Packaging Engineer, you will serve as the enterprise-wide technical expert and strategic lead in FDA regulated packaging. The position leverage deep knowledge in packaging including but not limited to design, test methods, standards, and industry insights to create and deliver a pipeline of breakthrough innovations and overall organizational improvement.

You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, and lead with accountability projects from concept to commercialization. A proactive approach in identifying opportunity areas and a strong drive for results and overall organizational improvement is essential.

This role requires excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across functions, influence stakeholders and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The Principal Engineer must take responsibility for technical mentorship and coaching, fostering technical growth and knowledge of junior engineers while strengthening the team’s technical capabilities. As a recognized expert, you will guide internal and external teams on the application of packaging standards (e.g., CCIT, ISO 11607, USP , USP , etc.), and represent the company in regulatory interactions, technical forums, and industry partnerships.

Success requires exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic influence, and proven ability to align cross-functional teams toward breakthrough innovation. This role is accountable for delivering measurable outcomes and ensuring that packaging innovations translate into tangible business impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Technical Leadership, Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Demonstrate strong ownership and leadership on technical strategies and problem solving while driving projects from concept to commercialization.
• Own the technical roadmap for packaging innovation and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Take responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and impact of technical data used to inform decisions.
• Design and direct meaningful and robust research projects or experiments both internally and externally through relationships with academic institutions and industry partners.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and foster collaborative research initiatives while mentoring, coaching and guiding junior engineers.
• Analyze experimental data to draw meaningful conclusions from research and guide further development.
• Ensure robust statistical methods are applied where necessary.
• Develop innovative solutions to address technical challenges.
• Act as subject matter expert in packaging for FDA regulated products (expert in packaging standards such as CCIT, ISO 11607, USP , USP , etc).
• Identify, scope and represent the organization at key conferences, seminars and other professional events.
• Stay current and keep stakeholders updated with emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and scientific advancements in packaging.

Innovation and Strategy

• Exhibit a proactive mindset in identifying, vetting and implementing new opportunities for innovation and improvement of the organization.
• Demonstrate ability to think strategically and influence the organization on key initiatives.
• Champion initiatives that deliver quantifiable improvements in product performance, cost efficiency, or regulatory compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to bring strategic innovations from concept to launch, ensuring accountability at each stage.
• Develop and execute innovation strategies aligned with business goals, including new technologies, methods, and IP creation.
• Lead the development of new products, technologies, and methods that deliver measurable impact and enhance organizational success.
• Assess and take necessary actions to acquire new in-house technologies to improve PDI’s capabilities.

Project Scoping and Ownership

• Define, communicate and align project goals and request necessary resources for execution cross functionally.
• Hold self and cross-functional teams accountable for meeting project milestones, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Ensure post-launch evaluation and continuous improvement based on performance metrics.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and influencing skills to drive initiatives forward and overcome challenges.
• Ensure accountability to milestones and objectives while demonstrating strong ownership, coordination and leadership in project execution, anticipating risks, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in preparing and presenting progress updates, status, reports and findings to senior level management.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

• Packaging Leadership and Effectiveness: leads packaging design development that meets intended performance, safety and regulatory requirements
• Project Acceleration and Execution: Demonstrates initiative in shaping project direction, anticipating potential obstacles and proposing solutions to ensure timelines are met or accelerated. Consistently delivers technical work on time, in scope and aligned to evolving business priorities
• Strategic Technical Problem Solving: Anticipates and identifies complex packaging development challenges early, leveraging expertise and leadership to drive resolution paths with minimal rework and high technical rigor.
• Cross-Functional Influence and Alignment: Actively engages and influences cross-functional partners (Regulatory, Marketing, Operations, Quality) to ensure clarity of technical direction, ensure alignment and provide technical strategies, expertise and data to remove barriers impeding project progress
• Pipeline Advancement and Opportunity Identification: Proactively scans internal and external landscapes to identify new opportunities, unmet needs and technology enablers that can strengthen the pipeline and move concepts into development
• Performance will be evaluated based on the ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and with measurable business impact.
• Expected to take full ownership of assigned initiatives and proactively resolve barriers to success.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• New Product development and leadership in a regulated environment.
• Packaging development for FDA regulated products.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 8+ years of relevant experience in product development and R&D support, with a demonstrated track record of scientific and packaging development responsibilities.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong analytical thinking capabilities and mindset
• Strong sense of accountability and commitment to delivering results with excellence and timeliness
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make sense of, organize and present complex information
• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative in ambiguous or evolving environments
• Ability to set specific goals for self and others and organize/align the resources to help achieve goals
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with varying complexity
• Ability to evolve, learn and implement new systems and programs
• Initiative taker, ambitious and driven
• Resourceful and able to find creative and innovative ways to achieve results
• Demonstrated accountability for project outcomes and ability to drive initiatives to successful completion.
• Proactive leader who takes full ownership of challenges and drives results with urgency and precision.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Mix of lab, manufacturing and office environment

SALARY RANGE:

• $128,000 - $141,000 annually

BENEFITS

PDI is pleased to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits for our associates, which includes:

• Medical, behavioral & prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and profit sharing
• Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short & long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Advocacy Program

PDI also offers many voluntary benefits such as: Legal services, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, ID theft and fraud protection, pet insurance and employee discounts.

At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide associates with paid time off programs including: sick & safe leave, vacation, company & floating holidays, paid parental leave, and depending on the position we also offer summer hours and flex place/flex time options.

Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist

Onsite: Passaic County, NJ

Position Summary

The Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, maintaining, and executing a compliant duty drawback program while maximizing duty recovery opportunities. This role will oversee the collection and analysis of import/export documentation, manage drawback claims, and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.

The position will also play a key role in identifying potential tariff reimbursement opportunities, including those resulting from recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and regulatory developments, ensuring the company captures all eligible duty recovery opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Duty Drawback Program Management

• Coordinate, maintain, and execute a compliant duty drawback program, including data and document collection (import, export, receiving, manufacturing, etc.) and auditing prior to claim submissions.
• Prepare and file drawback submissions and ensure timely submission of claims with appropriate documentation.
• Direct and manage the workload of the duty drawback broker, ensuring accurate and complete data is provided.
• Review company import/export activity to maximize duty recovery opportunities.
• Monitor drawback bond sufficiency and work with Customs Regulatory teams to make adjustments as required.
• Manage and document drawback refunds, ensuring accurate allocation to business units and reporting to Finance.

Trade Compliance & Tariff Strategy

• Identify opportunities for tariff reimbursement or duty recovery, including those related to recent legal and regulatory developments affecting tariffs.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory updates, court rulings, and federal policy changes impacting global trade and duty drawback programs.
• Evaluate the potential impact of South American duty structures and trade regulations on company import/export operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Drive process improvements in collaboration with Manufacturing, Accounting, and Finance to maximize refund recovery per manufactured unit.
• Coordinate with business units, Customs Regulatory teams, and duty drawback brokers regarding drawback desk reviews and regulatory inquiries (CF28s).
• Conduct feasibility analyses to determine eligibility for Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zones.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain and update Drawback Manufacturing Rulings, and prepare submissions for new activities when required.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, templates, and documentation related to duty drawback processes.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on duty drawback strategies, compliance requirements, and recovery opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing U.S. Customs Duty Drawback programs.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) required.
• Strong knowledge of CFR Titles 15 and 19, including in-depth understanding of Duty Drawback regulations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and filing drawback submissions and regulatory documentation with U.S. Customs.
• Working knowledge of international trade regulations and duties within South American markets, including import/export considerations across the region.
• Ability to identify compliance issues and propose corrective actions and process improvements.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Global Trade Management software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) with strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, sales, logistics, order management, and engineering across multiple time zones.

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

• Visit cement plants, building strong relationship with the cement market.
• Regular communication with Company’s Director of Cement Additives and Company’s Technical Service.
• Follow closely on-site field trials.
• Jointly work with commercial/technical team to understand the customer requirement, and making adjustment of products to support existing business and capture new market opportunities to grow the business.
• Jointly work with commercial team to gather market intelligence to better understand industry trend and competitors. Working with Product Management to develop new product to grow and improve profitability of the business.
• Develop and regularly update competitors’ product database to support commercial growth.
• Develop, implement, and manage customer complaint process to make sure all complaints are well taken care, timely response to customers, and high degree of customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Provide value added service to customer – seminar, technical presentation, on site troubleshooting.
• Serve as the technical expert to SIKA’s customers by troubleshooting technical issues at the Cement Plant, demonstrating Sika’s product capabilities, recommending solutions and serving as Sika’s representative in technical proposals to the customers. Provide first level of field troubleshooting to customers.
• Promote safety working environment and commit to achieve zero accident target.
• Report to Direct Manager on activity, market, competition, key projects, trials.
  
  

• Diploma / University degree in engineering (preferably chemical engineer)
• 3-5 years hands-on field experience in Cement Industry
• Strong relevant industry and segment knowledge & network
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn and apply knowledge
• A self-starter, excellent time and self-management, require minimum supervision
• Ability to work independently and willing to travel on a frequent basis
• Excellent customer relationship management skill
• Ability to influence and lead multi function to achieve goals
• Good communication and team player
  
  

· 401k with Generous Company Match

· Bonuses

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

· Paid Parental Leave

· Life Insurance

· Disability Insurance

· Paid time off, paid holidays

· Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time

· Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

· Education Assistance

· Professional Development Opportunities

· Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

The Claims Examiner is responsible for the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of complex residential property claims arising under Homeowners Insurance policies. This role ensures that all claims are handled in accordance with policy provisions, applicable Insurance Regulation, and internal company guidelines. The examiner provides technical claim oversight, manages third-party administrators and legal counsel, and ensures accurate claim reserving and timely claim resolution while maintaining a high level of customer service and regulatorycompliance.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough review and interpretation of homeowners insurance policies, endorsements, exclusions, and applicable deductibles to determine coverage eligibility
• Evaluate claims in accordance with policy language, applicable state statutes, and relevant legal precedent
• Analyze documentation including loss reports, inspection findings, repair estimates, photographs, engineering reports, and contractor invoices
• Determine cause of loss and validate damages for residential property claims such as fire, water damage, windstorm, theft, and liability-related losses
• Review and approve claim payments recommended by Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), independent adjusters, or internal claims staff
• Evaluate and authorize claim reserves based on claim exposure, severity, and potential litigation risk
• Provide technical direction and oversight to field adjusters, independent adjusters, and TPAs handling property inspections and claim investigations
• Review adjuster reports and estimates to confirm scope of damage and repair costs
• Ensure claim files contain complete documentation supporting reserve levels and claim outcomes for audit and regulatory review
• Ensure claims are managed in compliance with internal claim handling procedures and all applicable state insurance regulations
• Maintain accurate documentation and claim notes within the claims management system

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree preferred; but not required
• Expertise and knowledge of homeowners property coverage, including policy interpretation and claim investigation
• Experience handling property claims within the property and casualty insurance industry
• Ability to manage multiple complex claims while meeting regulatory and organizational deadlines
• Highly proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and ability to make data-driven decisions

The Fleet Manager is responsible for the coordination, maintenance, and compliance of vehicles and equipment across assigned family companies. This role oversees both in-house and outsourced maintenance operations, provides leadership and direction to in-house mechanics, assists family companies in preparing and managing budgets for fleet-related accounts, manages telematics and driver compliance programs, and ensures adherence to company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, technical, and leadership skills, with a focus on operational efficiency, cost control, and safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Vehicle & Equipment Management

• Schedule and manage in-house mechanics for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Oversee outsourced mechanic scheduling and management.
• Coordinate transportation of vehicles and equipment to repair facilities.
• Schedule heavy equipment lubrication and preventive maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections.
• Manage small engine preventive maintenance and repair services.
• Assist with vehicle and equipment capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgeting and decommissioning.
• Manage vehicle registrations, IRP, and tax documentation through Holman Insights or internal systems.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, train, and develop in-house mechanics and service personnel.
• Ensure shop operations meet company standards for quality, safety, and productivity.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Assist family companies in preparing annual budgets for fleet-related accounts, including repair and maintenance expenses, fleet related labor, fuel, and shop expenses.
• Monitor actual expenses against budget to ensure cost control and financial alignment.
• Provide insight and recommendations to improve cost efficiency and support capital planning for vehicle replacements.

Telematics & Driver Compliance

• Deliver Geotab training locally for drivers and fleet staff.
• Install and maintain Geotab GPS devices.
• Oversee CDL pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure compliance.
• Monitor driver performance and vehicle utilization through telematics reporting.

Safety & Accident Management

• Investigate vehicle accidents and incidents.
• Provide safety training and manage corrective action follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company safety policies.
• Support root cause analysis and implement preventative measures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fleet or equipment management.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance scheduling, diagnostics, and compliance programs.
• Familiarity with Geotab or similar telematics systems.
• CDL license or strong understanding of CDL compliance requirements preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and fleet management software.

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country. 

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

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

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

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

              Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

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

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

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

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

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

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• 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:

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• 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:

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• 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:

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• 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.

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

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

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

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

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

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

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

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

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

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• 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:

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• 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:

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• 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:

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• 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.