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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 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.

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.

As Pulitzer Prize-winning Lookout Santa Cruz enters its sixth year, we’re looking for an experienced government and public policy reporter, able to break news, provide near-immediate context and write engagingly and clearly on the many local issues of the day. Santa Cruz County is a vital, active civic community and readers have looked to Lookout for first and best coverage, here mainly focused on the county and the city of Santa Cruz. Have you proven you get under these stories of politics, policy and power and feed reader interest and engagement with Lookout and with the wider communities we serve? We’ve told these stories well for half a decade, with a Pulitzer a pinnacle, but more importantly with every-day, every-week incisive, explanatory journalism distinguishing ourselves.

We prize versatility in storytelling and format and our collegial correspondent team are fast becoming comfortable video creators. We tell our best stories through people, whether dailies or the kind or accountability work that has increasingly sets us apart: We are an-person newsroom, now growing from 10 to 12, seeking a new colleague who will immerse themselves in all things Santa Cruz, while knowingly understanding national trends and context.

You are well-versed in data and records, and have begun to use the modern AI tools of the day to aid your work. We’d appreciate seeing your best narrative storytelling, a key part of what readers expect.

About Lookout Local: Earlier this year, we launched our second site with Lookout Eugene-Springfield, to great immediate reception and success. Key in that is the work of Ben Botkin, who has already broken statewide investigative work and established himself as the leading voice in Lane County politics. That work provides a template of what we will produce in Santa Cruz in 2026. Overall, we are building a modern company of journalists and friends in a collaborative, in-office, community-centric environment. As we now plan Lookouts 3-5, we are building a pipeline of ambitious talent.

What is expected of you:

Our reporters will provide timely, useful, and connect-the-dots reporting that distinguishes the Lookout model. Readers know our reporters through the bylines and photos and look to them for reliable news and information.This role involves working deeply into Politics, Policy and Power, collaborating with colleagues on both breaking news and in-depth pieces, and excelling at narrative storytelling. The ideal candidates will provide fair, accurate, and non-partisan news, work at the cadence of digital publishing, and be enthusiastic about the responsible use of newer technologies. We’re looking for journalists who see the power of revived local journalism and have the skills and enthusiasm to be part of a new team doing it.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting and Storytelling:
• Provide timely, useful, and connect-the-dots reporting on assigned beats.
• Create narrative stories that give readers a fair, accurate, and non-partisan sense of the news that matters most to them.
• Collaborate with colleagues on breaking news and in-depth pieces.
• Conduct thorough research and investigations, verify facts and cross-check information to ensure reliability.
• Write clear, concise, and compelling stories in various styles, from breaking news to in-depth features.
• Look for ways to help readers participate in their communities and to be of service to them.
• Digital Proficiency:
• Work at the cadence of digital publishing, ensuring timely updates and responsiveness to breaking news.
• Collaboration and Teamwork:
• Collaborate with fellow journalists and editors to share insights, story ideas, resources, and expertise.
• Community Engagement:
• Engage with the community to understand their needs and interests, reflecting this in reporting.
• Build and maintain a network of sources and contacts. Develop relationships with key community members, officials, and experts.
• Represent Lookout Santa Cruz at community events and forums.

Qualifications:

• Proven, relevant experience as a journalist with a track record of timely and impactful reporting.
• Strong narrative storytelling skills with a commitment to fair, accurate, and non-partisan journalism.
• Proficiency with digital publishing tools and a keen interest in emerging technologies.
• Deep understanding of beat reporting and the ability to develop and maintain a network of sources.
• Demonstrated ability to serve readers’ news and information needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for Lookout’s mission and a deep understanding of the local community.

Application Process: Please send your resume and cover letter to and put Santa Cruz, Politics, Policy and Power Correspondent in the subject line.

Sensaria is a leader in the Wall Decor and Print-On-Demand industry. We operate eight e-commerce storefronts, two business-to-business brands, in-house art creation, and coast-to-coast production facilities. Sensaria brings moments and art to life. We are proud to be a leading innovator in our industry, enabling more for customers - more products, more quality and speed. We are enthusiastic, we think bigger and work hard to unlock opportunity and achieve incredible results.

Where most see a blank canvas, Sensaria sees infinite possibility. The chance to impact the senses and shape a moment in time, realizing a vision of design and decor that can reinvent, renew, and revive. With equal parts passion and operational excellence, Sensaria creates new ways to bring art and memories to life in any space. And through innovation, quality and speed, the company empowers unlimited growth potential for clientele. Enabling more for customers - more efficiency, more creativity, and more moments of inspiration, Sensaria thinks bigger and bolder to unlock opportunity and achieve incredible results together. We are in search for an experienced EH&S Coordinator for our Bay Photo Lab location, Scotts Valley, CA location. This role is onsite 5 days a week in our office in Scotts Valley, CA.

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Coordinator is responsible for supporting and maintaining all environmental, health, and safety programs within a manufacturing environment. This role works directly on the production floor to ensure compliance with OSHA and state regulations, reduce workplace hazards, and promote a proactive, safety-first culture. The EH&S Coordinator serves as a key partner to operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership to drive continuous safety improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support compliance with OSHA and state regulatory requirements applicable to manufacturing operations, including timely submission of applicable OSHA and other regulatory reporting
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of EH&S policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Conduct regular production floor inspections, job safety analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments.
• Respond to workplace incidents and near misses on the manufacturing floor.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, documentation of corrective actions, associated training of operators, and close out of incident cases.
• Provide quarterly incident and corrective action summary review to/for local management team.
• Train employees on machine safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, hazard communication, and emergency response.
• Lead and document annual hearing and auditory testing.
• Drive daily and regular PPE compliance.
• Support first aid supplies management process

Additional Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain EH&S documentation, permits, logs, and records (OSHA 300/301, SDS, training records).
• Support workers’ compensation reporting and injury case management as assigned.
• Analyze incident trends and provide actionable recommendations to reduce recurrence.
• Support safety committees and encourage employee participation in safety initiatives.
• Promote safety awareness through toolbox talks, signage, and continuous communication.
• Communicate with and support other sites across the enterprise to ensure consistency across the organization.

Professional Experience & Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field — or equivalent manufacturing EH&S experience.
• 1–3 years of EH&S or safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, machine guarding, LOTO, and hazard communication.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor and interact with employees at all levels.

Role Specific Competencies:

• OSHA 30-Hour certification (or ability to obtain).
• Experience with industrial ergonomics, machine guarding, and contractor safety.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and regulatory visits as needed.

CA Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary range for this role in Scotts Valley, CA is $83,100-$110,600

We’re seeking dependable individuals who want to build a side income alongside their full-time work. This role offers flexible tasks you can perform outside your regular job hours. You’ll be given structured guidance and tools to identify side hustles that complement your main job, without conflict or burnout.

Responsibilities:

• Work through curated side-hustle ideas and evaluate which suit your skills and schedule

• Test and implement methods to generate extra income (e.g. remote tasks, micro-projects)

• Track your time and earnings; maintain simple reports

• Adjust your workflow and focus on the side hustles that deliver the best return

Requirements:

• Must have a full-time job already (or other main commitment)

• Reliable internet access and a device (laptop, tablet or smartphone)

• Basic organization skills and ability to work independently

• Willingness to learn and experiment

Preferred Qualities:

• Self-motivated

• Good at managing time

• Comfortable trying new things

• Able to commit a few hours each week

Benefits:

• Work on your own schedule (evenings/weekends)

• Low risk; minimal overhead

• Opportunity to scale income over time

• Support and guidance provided

Welcome to an exciting opportunity in Santa Cruz, California! We are looking for a passionate Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our team for an ongoing locums assignment. If you are Board Certified and have experience in geriatrics, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Start ASAP for ongoing need
• Work Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm with a flexible schedule
• No weekends, no call required
• See approximately 12-18 patients per day
• Provide care to a typical geriatric population
• Utilize EMR Cerner for documentation

Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Geriatrics experience is a must
• Active California license and BLS certification

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Reimbursement for mileage
• Lodging assistance provided
• Malpractice insurance coverage

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please refer to job #4940 for more details and to apply. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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Responsibilities:

• Provide care to a typical IM clinic population with various comorbidities
• Work Monday to Friday with no call, potential for part-time schedule
• Utilize EMR system Cerner for patient records

Qualifications:

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine required, Geriatrics experience a plus
• California State License and BLS certification required
• Previous experience in IM & FM preferred

Benefits:

• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
• In-House Travel Agency
• 24/7 Recruiter Availability

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Responsibilities

• City: Santa Cruz
• State: CA
• Start Date: N/A
• End Date: N/A
• Duration: N/A Weeks
• Shift: Day shift
• Skills: N/A
• 1099 Pay Rate: $0.00 *W2 pay package available per state practice requirements
• Certification Requirements: BLS; Board Certified

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Packages
• Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Dental and Vision Supplemental Benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Robust Referral Bonus Program
• 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws
• Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable