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People Operations Director

Salary not disclosed

Baton Rouge, LA 3 days ago

Now Hiring: People Operations Director

At Stuart & Company, we’re more than a commercial general contractor—we’re a people-first team built on strong relationships, teamwork, and doing things the right way. We’re looking for a People Operations Director who is passionate about people, culture, and building systems that help teams thrive.

This role is perfect for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people, is highly organized, approachable, and comfortable balancing structure with the fast-paced nature of the construction industry. You’ll play a key role in recruiting, onboarding, training, and supporting our employees while actively protecting and strengthening our company culture.

What You’ll Do

Recruiting & Hiring

Lead full-cycle recruiting for field and office positions
Partner with leadership to understand staffing needs
Post openings, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and support hiring decisions
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline

Onboarding & Training

Own the new-hire onboarding experience from day one
Coordinate training programs, certifications, and employee development
Ensure employees understand expectations, core values, and safety standards

People Operations

Support employee relations, performance needs, and general HR functions
Maintain employee records and support compliance requirements
Serve as a trusted, go-to resource for employees and managers

Company Culture

Shape, promote, and protect company culture
Plan and support engagement initiatives, events, and employee recognition
Reinforce core values at every level of the organization

What We’re Looking For

Comfort using technology to support people operations
Experience supporting teams of 50+ employees
Strong interpersonal and communication skills—people genuinely enjoy talking to you
Background in recruiting, HR, or people operations (construction experience is a plus, not required)
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
Professional, approachable, and trustworthy
Comfortable working with both field and office teams

Why Join Us?

Family-style company with a strong team environment
Opportunity to build and shape people systems from the ground up
A role that makes a real impact on employees and company growth

If you’re passionate about people and want to help build something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

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Key Account Executive, Contract Furniture - Remote Draw (Territory AL, GA, LA)

🏢 Staples, Inc.

Salary not disclosed

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Remote 4 days ago

Must live in one of the following states: Alabama, Georgia or Louisiana

Join Staples Furniture, a full-service company with a network of local distribution centers across the United States, committed to delivering personalized and environmentally responsible solutions. As part of the Staples family, we emphasize collaboration, innovation, and growth opportunities for professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment.

What you'll be doing:

Manage strategic accounts with regional, super-regional, and national footprints, ensuring exceptional service and growth.
Lead weekly Customer Ownership Team calls to collaborate with support team members and address client needs.
Visit customer locations to close furniture deals and introduce new products and service solutions.
Identify and resolve account support weaknesses by developing value-added solutions with internal teams.
Coordinate responses to high-priority account manager requests, including required site visits.
Facilitate administrative work through Customer Success Consultants to maximize selling time.
Communicate effectively with C-level executives, vendor partners, and internal customers.
Develop and execute growth strategies for complex and high-touch accounts.

What you bring to the table:

Professionalism at every level and a positive, vibrant attitude.
Self-discipline and a strong desire to succeed, with attention to detail.
Creative and solutions-oriented mindset, consistently seeking ways to add value.
Advanced communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coach and train team members.
Higher math skillset and proficiency in MS Office.
Documented success in managing large strategic accounts and achieving budget expectations.
Experience in managing national, regional, or super-regional accounts.

What's needed- Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required
Associate degree or some undergraduate education preferred.
Minimum 4 years of business-to-business selling experience with Contract Furniture.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Computer literate and proficient in MS Office.
Prior experience in the office furniture industry or general knowledge of systems furniture preferred.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Competitive Pay: $74,000 - $101,000 – 8 mos weekly Draw
Expected annual earnings, based on historical performance of employees in this role, exceeds: $250,000. (This is a commission-based position.)
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits

We Offer:

Competitive Pay: $74,000 - $101,000 – 8 mos weekly Draw
Expected annual earnings, based on historical performance of employees in this role, exceeds: $250,000. (This is a commission-based position.)
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits

#HTF

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

At Staples, "inclusion" is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers' expectations – through the power of the people behind our iconic brand. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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Market Manager

✦ New

🏢 Staffmark Group

Salary not disclosed

Baton Rouge, LA 3 hours ago

Job Summary

We are currently hiring a Market Manager for our Baton Rouge, LA team, and our ideal candidate will possess a passion for impacting lives and our community. You will lead and support a staff comprised of Recruiting Specialists and Recruiting Managers responsible for service excellence to our clients – as they recruit and retain the right-fit employees for client-specific needs. With your passion for success you will seek additional clients, sell workforce solution to meet their needs, and build long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Essential Duties

Your Day-to-Day Leadership includes Activities such as these:

Utilizing your business acumen and sales aptitude to increases sales and profits for the Company by generating new business – preparing proposals for new business, negotiating terms of new business, with adherence to established parameters.
Providing overall mentorship, management direction, coaching, and support to branch employees. Regularly performs Recruiting Manager duties (interviewing and placements) alongside your staff.
Maintaining the overall financial operation and profitability of the branch – from budgets to maintaining billable hours, fill-rates, and branch profitability and achievement of targets.
Ensuring client satisfaction by monitoring current activity, adjusting plans or services as needed, making regular in-person visits to ensure satisfaction and identify additional client needs, while seeking opportunities to grow business.
Enhancing Company image in the external community through developing and maintaining relationships and activities with local organizations and community leaders.

Competencies

Competencies we value for this role include ethical conduct, thoroughness, detail-oriented, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong time management skills, customer-service orientation, good skills in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), proven strong organizational skills, and an ability to effectively prioritize in a multi-task environment. We also desire 2-4 years of similar experience in staffing, sales, and managing teams.

Culture

The Staffmark Group experience is more than just a job.

Opportunity. We are proud to be a part of RGF Staffing, a Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., company – one of the largest staffing firms in the world. As an active contributor to the company, professional development and career advancement opportunities will be within your grasp!
Award-winning teamwork. We have earned industry-leading recognition, such as ClearlyRated’s 2021 Best of Staffing Client Diamond and Best of Staffing Talent Awards.
A commitment to diversity and inclusion. An equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment are critical to the mission, vision and values of our company. We strive to foster authentic belonging for all the lives we touch. We are committed to supporting the diversity of each of our employees, and celebrating the inclusion of all types of thought, differences, and voices. We celebrate our differences and capitalize on them to promote creativity and equality, and to help change our world for the better. Every individual who works with us will be treated with respect, without exception.
An engaging culture. Do you do your best work when you are challenged, inspired, and having fun? Us too! That is why the tenure of our internal staff is well-above the industry average.
Excellent benefits. Our team’s health and life balance are important to us, so we offer competitive pay, cutting edge benefits, a generous Paid Time Off plan, and consistent recognition for a job well done.
Training and support excellence. Bring your talent and commitment, and we'll provide the tools and resources you need to be successful on the job.
Longevity and security – with over 50 years in the business and a national network of over 400 locations, we offer unlimited opportunities with tremendous growth potential.
Learn more about us at Language
Staffmark Group and our parent company, Staffmark Group, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard for race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected categories.

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Key Account Manager - Pulp & Paper

🏢 DeZURIK, Inc.

Salary not disclosed

Baton Rouge, LA 2 days ago

General Summary

The Key Account Manager - Pulp & Paper, leads DeZURIK's sales efforts to achieve company growth targets with assigned Pulp & Paper accounts in North America. This role provides strategic, commercial, and tactical leadership to the DeZURIK internal sales teams as well as channel partners selling into the North America Pulp & Paper market.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Grow existing relationships and develop new corporate relationships with assigned Pulp & Paper accounts. Increase DeZURIK's brand awareness and utilize contacts to penetrate each account with multiple product lines.
Provide input to Sales Management regarding opportunities to increase profitability.
In conjunction with the DeZURIK Regional Sales Managers (RSM's) and the DeZURIK rep network, develop, support, and execute a strategic plan that properly positions DeZURIK's products within assigned key accounts.
In conjunction with the DeZURIK Regional Sales Managers (RSM's) and the DeZURIK rep network, coordinate key account project pursuit.
Define, implement and manage key account expectations regarding the performance, pricing, and delivery of DeZURIK products.
Contribute to DeZURIK product development initiatives in support of Pulp & Paper market opportunities and work with key account contacts to accept and employ specifications supportive of DeZURIK product lines.
Utilize DeZURIK's CRM tool to monitor sales opportunities and manage project pursuit.
Participate in Sales Department initiatives related to or associated with Pulp & Paper market, as assigned by company management.

Education and Experiences

Bachelor's degree with a minimum 7 years of experience - Engineering discipline preferred.
10 years in a technical or sales management position serving the domestic Pulp & Paper market.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective communication, organization, and conflict management skills.
Proven decision-making abilities for preparing and executing bids and establishing price levels.
General understanding of acceptable business and sales practices.
Thorough knowledge of the North American Pulp & Paper market, including participants, equipment, and processes.
In-depth understanding of Pulp & Paper market customer needs, including price and delivery expectations.
Strong technical sales skillset, including communication and presentation skills.
Proven success meeting and exceeding sales and profitability goals.
Valve and/or industrial process equipment sales experience a plus.
High customer orientation.
Collaborative style and ability to succeed in a team-first environment.
Strong desire to win right.
High power, low ego mentality.

Physical Demands

Physical demands are typical of an office position, including extended periods of sitting, and extensive use of a personal computer and telephone.
This role requires up to 50% domestic travel to support business needs, site visits, and key initiatives.

Working Conditions

Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron, and boots). Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Quality

Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.'s business, and every team member shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All team members have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

Salary and Benefits

DeZURIK offers a competitive base salary in the $86,158 to $107,698 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. DeZURIK also provides a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan for employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it's needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.

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Co-Builder (Partner) Wanted to Help Build a National Brand

✦ New

Salary not disclosed

Baton Rouge, LA 3 hours ago

Co-Builder Wanted to Help Build a National Brand

Company Description

We are building Gawain Hampshire, a holding company focused on scaling innovative businesses in the Gulf Coast region. The company partners with entrepreneurs, product developers, and small businesses to drive revenue, bolster market presence, and create sustainable growth strategies. Through its consulting division, Gawain Hampshire provides expertise in business development, sales optimization, brand positioning, and scaling operations. With a vision to build a diverse portfolio spanning consumer products, specialty tools, regional food brands, and real estate investments, the company is dedicated to supporting promising ventures and emerging brands.

Description

Our current project includes The Oyster Sled, a patented oyster shucking tool designed to make opening oysters safer and easier.

The mission is to grow the brand through:

• e-commerce

• restaurant distribution

• seafood festivals

• retail partnerships

This is not a job, and there is no salary in the beginning.

This opportunity is for someone who wants to help build something meaningful from the ground up.

The right person will work alongside Carl Brue to help develop sales strategies, marketing initiatives, and new growth opportunities.

Ideal candidate:

• Entrepreneurial mindset

• Sales or marketing experience

• Self-starter with strong initiative

• Interested in long-term ownership opportunities

Preferred location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, or surrounding cities.

If you enjoy building businesses and creating new opportunities, we would like to connect.

Question: If you were tasked with selling 1,000 Oyster Sleds in 90 days, how would you do it?

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Outside Sales Consultant

✦ New

🏢 Ascend Talent Partners LLC

Salary not disclosed

Baton Rouge, LA 3 hours ago

Calling all Sales Superstars!

**The position is 100% remote, but the selected candidate must reside in the Baton Rouge, LA area.**

Are you ready to ditch the corporate grind and unleash your inner entrepreneur while still scoring killer perks? Our client has an epic opportunity for go-getters like you in the cleaning and maintenance world. (Shh... company name stays under wraps for now, but trust me, it's a powerhouse with nearly a century of innovation and a fun, supportive vibe.)

Picture this: You're an Independent Sales Partner (1099 style – hello, freedom!) building your empire with NO caps on commissions. Earn from day one!

But wait, there's more fun in the mix:

Kickstart Training Adventure: Dive into a first-year program with classroom sessions and hands-on field time (your first week in class + three weeks shadowing a Sales Manager).
Benefits That Rock: Full suite of subsidized health goodies – medical, dental, vision, life insurance – like you're on a W2 plan, but with all the indie flexibility.
Prizes & Perks Galore: Monthly/annual contests with cash, trips, and awesome swag. Who doesn't love a little friendly competition?
Boss Your Own Life: Set your schedule, chase opportunities wherever they pop up – no territories, no politics, no limits. You're the driver of your success story!

We're looking for rockstars who bring:

Outside Sales experience (B2B preferred, at least 1 year)
Strong prospecting and new business development skills
Self-starter vibes with the ability to work independently
Experience developing a territory
Money-motivated mindset (because who isn't chasing those big wins?)

If you're self-motivated, relationship-building wizard with an entrepreneurial spark, this is your playground. Thrive in a culture that celebrates ambition, integrity, and loving what you do – all while serving customers in cool sectors like aviation, oil & gas, government, and more.

Sound like your next big win? Let's chat and get connected. Spots like this don't last!

© Ascend Talent Partners – An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Electrical Engineer

🏢 The Newtron Group

Salary not disclosed

Baton Rouge, LA 6 days ago

Company Overview

The Newtron Group is one of the largest privately held specialty industrial construction companies in the United States and a recognized leader in industrial and mission critical electrical industry.

We provide integrated solutions including electrical construction, automation, analytical systems, heat tracing, and design-build services across a wide range of industrial and manufacturing sectors.

With a nationwide presence and long-standing relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors, The Newtron Group delivers innovative, turnkey solutions from concept through construction that help clients reduce cost, improve reliability, and accelerate project delivery.

Position Overview

The Newtron Group is expanding our Preconstruction Team with emphasis on expanding our Design-Build capabilities.

The Electrical Engineer – Design Build / Preconstruction will support estimating, preconstruction, and project teams by identifying design gaps, constructability issues, and code compliance concerns within issued drawing packages and progressed BIM models.

This role plays a critical part in:

Improving bid accuracy
Reducing execution risk
Temporary power design assistance
Supporting field teams with timely engineering analysis
Strengthening our design-build capabilities

This position reports directly to the Director of Preconstruction and collaborates closely with estimating, BIM/VDC, procurement, scheduling, and construction teams across the organization.

This role does not serve as Engineer of Record and does not assume design liability for final stamped drawings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preconstruction & Estimating Support

Perform technical reviews of issued drawing packages, specifications, and owner standards
Identify design gaps, ambiguities, conflicts, and code compliance concerns
Validate raceway sizing, conductor counts, and fill assumptions
Review voltage drop impacts on feeder and branch circuits
Assist estimators with scope validation and risk identification
Develop technical narratives, clarifications, and proposal assumptions
Participate in constructability reviews to ensure systems are practical, code compliant, and aligned with field installation methods
Support the development and evolution of internal preconstruction tools, systems, and processes

2. Design Gap Resolution & Technical Analysis

Raceway fill calculations
Voltage drop calculations
Equipment sizing validation
Short-circuit and coordination review support (as required)
Arc flash study review support
Temporary power design including load and lighting calculations
Additional responsibilities include:
Reviewing vendor submittals for electrical scope gaps
Reviewing shop drawings and prefabrication details
Identifying design deficiencies early and assisting teams with RFIs and change documentation
Helping prevent field rework and schedule impacts through early design validation

3. Field & Execution Team Support

Provide technical support to project managers, superintendents, and field leadership
Assist with interpretation of drawings, specifications, and electrical code requirements
Support resolution of unforeseen site conditions or design conflicts
Review proposed field modifications for compliance and risk
Participate in project kickoff meetings, constructability reviews, and coordination meetings
Contribute to post-project look-back meetings for continuous improvement

4. Code Compliance & Risk Mitigation

National Electrical Code (NEC) interpretation and application
Owner standards and project-specific electrical criteria
Applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements
This role ensures proposed solutions remain compliant while protecting the company from assuming unintended design liability.

5. Collaboration & Communication

Estimating and Preconstruction Teams
Project Management and Field Supervision
BIM / VDC Teams
Prefabrication and QA/QC Teams
Coordinate with external design professionals when necessary to clarify design intent and resolve discrepancies.

6. Position Boundaries

This position:

Does not serve as Engineer of Record (EOR)
Does not stamp or seal drawings
Provides engineering support in a design-assist and validation capacity
All final design responsibility remains with the project's designated design professional.

7. Desired Outcomes & Value to the Company

This role is designed to strengthen the company's technical capabilities and support successful project delivery by:

Improving bid accuracy
Identifying design gaps early in the project lifecycle
Reducing field rework and schedule impacts
Strengthening technical credibility with owners and contractors
Providing engineering support to field teams without assuming design liability

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Design experience
Ability to run electrical calculations to ensure NEC code compliance
Ability to use engineering software for calculations and verifications
Advanced user of Bluebeam Revu
Experience with client technical submittals
Experience in communicating directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors
Extreme attention to detail
Persistent work ethic
After hours work, social activities and training
Team building skills
Proficient written and oral communication skills
Ability to read material and comprehend content
Excellent note taking skills
Knowledge of the BIM/VDC process
Personable and outgoing
Commitment to research and development for continuous improvement of our preconstruction processes

Why join The Newtron Group?

Work on large-scale industrial and mission-critical projects
Collaborate directly with senior leadership and preconstruction teams
Help expand design-build capabilities at a national electrical contractor
Gain exposure to estimating, engineering, BIM/VDC, and field execution
Contribute to projects from concept through construction
Opportunity for professional growth within a nationally recognized contractor

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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced

✦ New

🏢 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Salary not disclosed

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 3 hours ago

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.

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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced - Recruitment Incentive