Information Technology And Management Jobs in Spring Arbor, MI

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a people-first mantra. From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission of making lives better.

As an Assistant Manager your mission is to reinforce the Border Foods CORE values, to include Accountability, Integrity, Family, Excellence, Teamwork, and Empowerment.

At Border Foods, we will unlock the full potential of our employees and guest’s restaurant experience by creating safe welcoming and supportive environments where everyone can thrive.

The purpose of the Assistant Manager is to make the lives of the employees and the guests better by creating opportunities to positively impact life experiences. You are responsible for the operation of the entire restaurant and building a strong team that consistently provides customers with great food and a friendly experience.

What’s in it for you? 

-Flexible scheduling 

-Top pay in the industry 

-Bonus program! Assistant General Managers have the potential to make up to an extra $20,000 annually in bonus alone! 

-Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings  

-Scholarship opportunities 

-Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time! 

-Free food! 

-Vacation Time (Paid Time Off), Sick, and Holiday Pay 

-Vacation Donation Program 

-An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support

Assistant Manager Core Values:

Accountability & Integrity:

• Consistently demonstrates integrity in actions and expectations
• Guides team members and Shift Leaders, ensuring they complete all assigned duties and serve safe, quality food in a friendly manner
• Scheduling and deploying the Team correctly monitors the performance of each Team Member and hold them accountable for standards and expectations.
• Ensures a quality customer experience by driving fast and friendly service
• Maintains point of sale system by reporting all system failures and verifies download accuracy (e.g. pricing updates, menu changes).
• Ensure health and safety standards are met    
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines.

Family & Teamwork:

• Creates unity in the team by building cross functional relationships     
• Respond to Team Member questions and resolves employee issues in a timely manner.
• Provide a restaurant that is a safe place for team members to work and customers to visit
• Able to navigate challenging situations and provide appropriate guidance
• Motivates and supports the team through active listening and the ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences  
• Represents Border Foods in handling customer complaints and/or issues; demonstrating a sincere approach and desire to find an effective solution.
• Instills a recognition culture that creates a positive work environment

Excellence:

• Strategic planner creates short term and long-term strategies for restaurant success  
• Delivers profit by utilizing and interpreting the P&L in order to make the appropriate financial adjustments     
• Sourcing, hiring, and developing excellent Team Members
• Conducting New Hire orientation and developing the training plan for each new hire   
• Minimizes loss through strict observance of cash handling policies, proper training of Team Members, and complying with all accounting/banking requirements.
• Demonstrates efficient labor control, inventory control, and waste management.

Empowerment:

• Builds the capabilities of their team
• Provides learning and development opportunities for all Team Members.     
• Offers guidance to Team Members     
• Consistently demonstrates active and timely coaching capabilities.   
• Bringing others along, operationally, through use of tools.

Required or Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of one years restaurant or retail experience, or combined experience and education.    
• Experience with sales building, P&L statements, recruiting, and training.   
• Proven track record of successful hiring and retention.  
• Required when needed, the ability to work early morning, evenings, late night, weekends, and some holidays. Schedule demands may change.      
• ServeSafe Certified    
• Must be at least 18 years of age.   
• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation. 

“You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”

$14 per hour - $35 per hour

Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Manager

At Advance Turning & Manufacturing, Inc., we specialize in precision machining for the medical and aerospace industries, as well as other high-performance sectors. We are seeking a highly skilled and forward‑thinking Quality Manager with strong technical depth and leadership capability to elevate our quality systems across medical and aerospace manufacturing. This role is ideal for someone with a solid Quality Engineering foundation, proven success in compliance-driven environments, and the ability to drive continuous improvement at a systems level.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience implementing PFMEA, strengthening SPC utilization, and managing compliance with AS9100 and ISO 13485 certifications. The role offers significant influence, collaboration with senior leadership, and the opportunity to guide long-term quality strategy within a fast-paced CNC manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100 and ISO 13485.
• Develop and refine PFMEA processes to ensure thorough risk assessment and mitigation.
• Drive SPC implementation and data‑driven process control throughout manufacturing.
• Oversee quality engineering, inspection, calibration, and compliance activities.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering and operations to resolve quality issues and deploy robust corrective solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to quality team members to strengthen organizational capability.
• Ensure proper application, programming, and strategy for CMM inspection (PC‑DMIS, Calypso, or equivalent).
• Report key quality metrics, trends, and improvement initiatives to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline (preferred).
• 5+ years in Quality Engineering, Quality Management, or related roles in aerospace, medical device, or precision manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, and risk-based methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with SPC, statistical methods, and manufacturing data analysis.
• Demonstrated understanding of AS9100 and/or ISO 13485 standards.
• CMM experience including programming or oversight of complex measurement routines.
• Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate cross‑functionally, and drive systemic improvements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

What We Offer:

This role offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package. You will work in a dynamic environment that provides opportunities for professional growth and increasing levels of responsibility. The position also serves as a key leadership role, allowing you to influence quality strategy within a highly regulated industry. In addition, you will gain valuable exposure to advanced manufacturing processes that support both the aerospace and medical sectors.

Benefits at Advance Turning:

·          Clean, bright, climate-controlled facilities

·          Non-contributing medical plan (with annual physical)

·          Competitive wages

·          Dental & vision coverage

·          Short- and long-term disability

·          Life insurance (up to $200,000)

·          Accident & critical illness insurance

·          401(k) with 50% match up to 8%

·          Health Savings Account (HSA)

·          Safety glasses reimbursement

·          Tuition reimbursement

·          Quarterly team meals

·          Employee Appreciation Program

Celebrate milestones with branded gifts, bonuses, and recognition starting after 6 months of employment.

Ready to join the team?

Apply today at pursue continuous improvement through innovation, technology, and people.

This is a contract and Hybrid role through Magnit Global with one of the world’s leading Energy Services companies. This is NOT a C2C opportunity and is on W-2.

Client Details

Job Position : Graphic Designer

Client : `Consumers Energy

Location : Jackson, Michigan

Duration : 6 Months

Job description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Senior Principal Instruction and Graphic Designer to lead the creation of integrated communications and instructional materials that bring our company playbook/handbook, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions to life across print, video, digital, and mobile platforms.

This senior‑level role requires mastery in content development, instructional design, visual design, and production management. You will oversee projects from concept through completion—creating design strategy, collaborating with stakeholders and SMEs, writing and editing content, designing and animating visual assets, ensuring brand alignment, and driving an exceptional user experience. Success requires advanced communication skills, high‑level design capability, strong instructional methodology, and the ability to lead complex, fast‑paced production cycles with a calm, solution‑oriented approach.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and produce integrated communications (print, video, digital, mobile) supporting the company playbook/handbook, SOPs, work instructions, and learning programs.
• Lead the design and development of instructional materials including lesson plans, slide decks, participant guides, microlearning, assessments, and performance demonstrations.
• Direct end‑to‑end production workflows: establish timelines, manage schedules, coordinate stakeholder discussions, report status to leadership, draft and refine content, and oversee version control.
• Publish, package, and archive deliverables within formal repositories; manage quality checks and issue resolution.
• Refine and optimize content to meet brand, quality, usability, accessibility, and information‑architecture standards.
• Prepare and facilitate stakeholder and user‑testing sessions: develop facilitation materials, gather feedback, and incorporate SME insights into content revisions.
• Write and record narration scripts in a clear, conversational tone appropriate for training audiences.
• Design and animate visuals—including graphics, icons, characters, and infographics—using sophisticated visual hierarchy, UX/UI principles, and brand systems.
• Program advanced PowerPoint interactions including animations, transitions, navigation, and interactive or gamified learning experiences.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define design strategy, clarify requirements, and secure timely feedback and approvals.
• Measure content performance (adoption, completion, user feedback) and recommend ongoing enhancements.
• Synthesize complex process, technology, or continuous improvement concepts into clear, intuitive instructional or visual formats.
• Provide basic troubleshooting for digital learning experiences and production files.

Experience & Expertise

• 5+ years of progressive experience designing, writing, and producing digital, video, and print learning or communication materials.
• Master‑level writing and editing skills with the ability to produce concise, clear, compelling, and grammatically strong content.
• Demonstrated ability to interview SMEs, extract complex information, and translate it into simple, structured content.
• Strong interpersonal communication, with proven success partnering with corporate stakeholders at all levels.
• Project and production management experience (schedules, coordination, risk/issue tracking, milestone management).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; consistently maintains a calm, solutions‑focused approach.
• Content and design experience related to Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives (preferred).
• Proven ability to design assets for learning ecosystems, including multimedia, eLearning, and structured content libraries.
• Familiarity with corporate brand governance and experience redesigning large document sets or highly technical libraries.

Information Architecture & Content Structuring

• Expertise reorganizing and simplifying large content libraries or documentation systems.
• Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, UX/UI structure, and content simplification.
• Ability to translate complex workflows into intuitive visual diagrams or structured user pathways.

Print & Digital Production

• Experience preparing print‑ready manuals, booklets, guides, or binders.
• Fluency in both digital and print production standards.

Tools & Technical Skills

• Adobe Creative Cloud: Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Microsoft 365: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams
• eLearning/authoring tools: Articulate, with familiarity in video tools a plus
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Skilled in managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Communications, Journalism, Media Production, Education, Graphic Design, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.

Planner IV

Contract Duration: Contract through 03/31/2027 (with strong possibility of extension)

Location: Jackson, MI

Work Schedule: Hybrid (On-site: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Remote: Wednesday, Friday)

Position Overview

Client is seeking an experienced Planner IV to support supply chain planning operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and efficient flow of materials and supplies required to meet business and operational demands. The ideal candidate will analyze inventory levels, evaluate supplier performance, and drive continuous improvements across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimizing excess and shortages
• Track and analyze supplier performance, logistics efficiency, and supply methods
• Identify and implement improvements to supply chain processes, including supplier selection, warehouse strategy, and transportation methods
• Develop contingency plans and respond to supply chain disruptions such as sudden demand increases or material shortages
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and logistics teams to meet delivery and cost objectives
• Utilize data and forecasting tools to support planning decisions and meet business deadlines

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in supply chain planning or a related supply chain role
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage priorities and respond effectively to supply chain emergencies
• Proficiency in supply chain planning tools, ERP systems, and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS certification such as CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Experience working in complex or large-scale supply chain environments

Momentum Healthcare Staffing is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Anesthesiologist (MD/DO) for a permanent position in Jackson, Michigan.

This opportunity offers a stable, full-time role in a well-established healthcare system providing high-quality perioperative care to a diverse patient population.Permanent MD/DO AnesthesiologistLocation: Jackson, MichiganKey Responsibilities:Provide anesthesia care for a variety of surgical cases including general, orthopedic, OB/GYN, and morePerform pre-operative evaluations, intraoperative management, and post-anesthesia careSupervise and collaborate with CRNAs as neededParticipate in call rotation and emergency coverageQualifications:Board-certified or board-eligible in AnesthesiologyActive or eligible Michigan medical licenseProficiency in a full range of anesthesia techniquesStrong communication, teamwork, and clinical skillsCompensation & Benefits:Competitive salary with productivity-based incentivesFull benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plansPaid time off and CME allowanceRelocation assistance availableSupportive work environment with modern facilitiesJackson is a growing community located between Ann Arbor and Lansing, offering a blend of small-town charm and access to cultural and outdoor activities.

Its a great place for providers seeking professional satisfaction and a balanced lifestyle.

Contact Momentum Healthcare Staffing today to learn more about this Anesthesiology opportunity.

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a people-first mantra. From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission of making lives better.

As a General Manager your mission is to reinforce the Border Foods CORE values, to include Accountability, Integrity, Family, Excellence, Teamwork, and Empowerment.

At Border Foods, we will unlock the full potential of our employees and guest’s restaurant experience by creating safe welcoming and supportive environments where everyone can thrive.

The purpose of the General Manager is to make the lives of the employees and the guests better by creating opportunities to positively impact life experiences. You are responsible for the operation of the entire restaurant and building a strong team that consistently provides customers great food and a friendly experience.

What’s in it for you? 

• -Top pay in the industry: Make up to $100,000 a year with base pay plus top-tier bonus potential.
• -Trip to Mexico! Every year, we reward our top performers on our Best of the Best trip to Mexico. In 2020, we’ll be taking 85 General Managers! 
• -Bonus program! General Managers have the potential to make up to an extra forty thousand dollars annually in bonus alone. 
• -Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings  
• -Scholarship opportunities 
• -Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time! 
• -Free food! 
• -Vacation Time (Paid Time Off), Sick, and Holiday Pay 
• -Vacation Donation Program 
• -An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support 

General Manager Core Values:

Accountability & Integrity:

• Consistently demonstrates integrity in actions and expectations
• Guides team members and Shift Leaders, ensuring they complete all assigned duties and serve safe, quality food in a friendly manner
• Scheduling and deploying the Team correctly
• Monitors the performance of each Team Member and hold them accountable for standards and expectations.
• Ensures a quality customer experience by driving fast and friendly service
• Maintains point of sale system by reporting all system failures and verifies download accuracy (e.g. pricing updates, menu changes).
• Ensure health and safety standards are met
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines.

Family & Teamwork

• Creates unity in the team by building cross functional relationships
• Respond to Team Member questions and resolves employee issues in a timely manner.
• Provide a restaurant that is a safe place for team members to work and customers to visit
• Able to navigate challenging situations and provide appropriate guidance
• Motivates and supports the team through active listening and the ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences
• Represents Border Foods in handling customer complaints and/or issues; demonstrating a sincere approach and desire to find an effective solution.
• Instills a recognition culture that creates a positive work environment

Excellence:

• Strategic planner creates short term and long-term strategies for restaurant success
• Delivers profit by utilizing and interpreting the P&L in order to make the appropriate financial adjustments
• Sourcing, hiring, and developing excellent Team Members
• Conducting New Hire orientation and developing the training plan for each new hire
• Minimizes loss through strict observance of cash handling policies, proper training of Team Members, and complying with all accounting/banking requirements.
• Demonstrates efficient labor control, inventory control, and waste management.

Empowerment:

• Builds the capabilities of their team while identifying teams’ strengths and opportunities
• Provides learning and development opportunities for all Team Members.
• Offers guidance to Team Members regarding personal development opportunities and career path.
• Consistently demonstrates active and timely coaching capabilities.
• Seeks and shares ideas to help others succeed creating and leveraging tools, resources, and information that fosters personal and business growth.
• Bringing others along, operationally, through use of tools.

Required or Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of three years restaurant or retail experience, or combined experience and education.
• Experience with sales building, P&L statements, recruiting, and training.
• Proven track record of successful hiring and retention.
• Required when needed, the ability to work early morning, evenings, late night, weekends, and some holidays. Schedule demands may change.
• ServeSafe Certified
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

What’s in it for you? 

• -Top pay in the industry 
• -Trip to Mexico! Every year, we reward our top performers on our Best of the Best trip to Mexico. In 2020, we’ll be taking 85 General Managers! 
• -Bonus program! General Managers have the potential to make up to an extra forty thousand dollars annually in bonus alone. 
• -Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings  
• -Scholarship opportunities 
• -Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time! 
• -Free food! 
• -Vacation Time (Paid Time Off), Sick, and Holiday Pay 
• -Vacation Donation Program 
• -An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

“You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”

$50000 per year - $100000 per year

Founded in 1991, the Center for Family Health (CFH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving more than 31,000 patients annually across seven locations, including medical, dental, and school-based clinics. We provide high-quality, patient-centered care regardless of ability to pay.

Dental Hygienist

Jackson, Michigan | Center for Family Health

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid according to program guidelines)

Make a difference in your community—every day.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to Opening the Door to Healthcare for All.

Why This Role Matters

As a Dental Hygienist at CFH, you'll do more than provide clinical care, you'll help improve oral health, build trust with patients, and support whole-person care across our community. This role is an important part of our dental team, combining preventive treatment, patient education, and compassionate care in an environment that values collaboration, communication, and purpose.

What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance + Voluntary Life Options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match after one year
• Continuing Education Fund
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Personal Holiday
• Perfect Attendance Bonus (eligible hourly staff)
• Discounted Jackson YMCA Membership

Your Day-to-Day

In this role, you will:

• Provide dental prophylaxis services, including, cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
• Identify potential concerns during initial examination and communicate findings to the dentist
• Apply topical fluoride, medicants, antiseptic rinses, and sealants as prescribed or treatment planned
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, dental care, and healthy habits
• Prepare patients fox-rays and take, expose, develop, and mount x-ray films
• Assist with rooming emergency patients as needed
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain dental and x-ray equipment
• Administer local anesthesia
• Support a safe, compliant, and patient-centered care environment

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of Michigan
• BLS certification required or ability to obtain
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Excellent customer service and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong time management, prioritization, and confidentiality practices

We look forward to learning more about you!

Center for Family Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

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

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

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

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for these full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:

GL-5/GL-7 $49,739 - $89,518 per year

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.

Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

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

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to:

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

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

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

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

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.