Information Technology For Development Jobs in Cloud Lake Florida

Pay: $190,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected real estate practice handling sophisticated commercial and residential matters
• Step into a senior-level role with meaningful client contact, high-level transactional work, and strong autonomy
• Work on a broad mix of acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, zoning and land use, title, and due diligence matters
• Help mentor junior attorneys and play a visible role in the continued growth of the practice
• Build your long-term career with a well-established team known for quality work and a strong professional culture

Location: This is an on-site opportunity based in West Palm Beach, Florida, ideal for an attorney who wants to be fully embedded with the team and clients in a thriving South Florida market.

Note: Must be admitted and in good standing with the Florida Bar and have at least 5 years of real estate attorney experience with strong exposure to commercial real estate transactions.

About Us

We are a well-established, full-service law firm with a long-standing presence in South Florida and a strong reputation for sophisticated client service. Our real estate team advises clients on a wide range of high-value matters and works closely with developers, lenders, investors, and property owners across complex transactions. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Negotiate, draft, and review purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, loan documents, development agreements, and closing documents
• Advise clients on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, zoning and land use, title and survey issues, and due diligence
• Lead and oversee due diligence for real estate transactions, including title review and related risk analysis
• Review title commitments in connection with nationally recognized title insurance companies
• Drive transactions forward and help ensure timely, efficient closings
• Counsel clients on transaction structure, strategy, and risk across a variety of real estate matters
• Stay current on legal and market developments affecting real estate transactions and property law
• Mentor and support associates within the practice group, including delegating work and helping develop junior talent
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other professionals to deliver strong client outcomes
• Support business development efforts and help deepen client and referral relationships

Qualifications

• J.D. from a highly regarded accredited law school
• Florida Bar member in good standing
• 5+ years of real estate attorney experience
• Strong background in commercial real estate transactions, contracts, and property law
• Experience working with developers, lenders, investors, and property owners
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and client management skills
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
• Portable book of business is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a collaborative, respected team where your experience is valued and your work has visible impact. This is a strong opportunity for a senior real estate attorney who wants sophisticated work, client-facing responsibility, mentorship opportunities, and long-term growth within an established platform.

JPC-745

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Pay: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team handling meaningful, high-impact medical malpractice and personal injury matters
• Take ownership of substantive casework from intake through trial or settlement
• Work closely with accomplished attorneys on complex, fast-moving litigation
• Play a central role in discovery, case strategy support, trial preparation, and courtroom readiness
• Build your career in a polished, team-oriented environment where your experience and judgment will be highly valued

Location: This is an on-site opportunity in West Palm Beach, Florida, ideal for a seasoned litigation paralegal who wants to work closely with attorneys and be fully immersed in a strong trial-focused team.

Note: Must have 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal environment, and must have strong medical malpractice and personal injury litigation experience.

About Us

We are a well-established South Florida law firm with a strong reputation for sophisticated legal work, excellent client service, and a collaborative professional culture. Our litigation team handles impactful matters with a high standard of care, preparation, and professionalism. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage medical malpractice and personal injury litigation matters from inception through trial or settlement
• Draft and assist with pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, including medical records, deposition materials, pleadings, exhibits, and related litigation documents
• Assist attorneys with discovery, case development, factual investigation, and trial preparation
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records and case-related documentation
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, providers, and other parties involved in active litigation matters
• Prepare summaries of witness statements, client communications, and case materials
• Assist with evidentiary hearings, trial preparation, and courtroom presentation support
• Use courtroom technology and trial presentation tools to support hearings and trials
• Support management of electronically stored information, document review, and production processes
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside vendors to support efficient litigation workflows
• Track billable time and maintain accurate matter-related records
• Consistently produce polished work product with strong attention to detail and minimal attorney revision

Qualifications

• 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal environment
• 2+ years of medical malpractice and personal injury litigation experience
• Strong understanding of court rules, litigation procedures, pleadings, and discovery processes
• Experience with trial preparation, evidentiary hearing support, and case management
• Ability to review, organize, and work with medical records and case-supporting documentation
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF programs
• Experience with document management systems and electronic document review platforms
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and follow-through skills
• Ability to manage multiple active matters in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Experience with iManage and Coyote is a plus
• Bachelor's degree from an ABA-approved paralegal program, or a four-year degree plus paralegal certificate, preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a respected litigation team that values professionalism, collaboration, and excellent work product. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced med mal / PI paralegal who wants substantive responsibility, sophisticated litigation work, and a long-term home in a polished and supportive environment.

JPC-749

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Tropical Shipping in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Safety Engineer!

The ideal candidate will oversee a full suite of safety functions including coordinating safety committees, conducting routine inspections, and performing post-incident investigations. They will develop and implement safety policies and procedures, manage emergency response and workers' compensation processes, and ensure compliance with regulations such as those of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and the International Maritime Organization's Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code, as well as maintain oversight of Chemtel Inc. updates. They will also provide expert guidance and training across all safety areas to promote a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops safety programs, including safety committees, inspections, emergency response teams and confined space, lock out/ tag out and personal protection requirements.
• Facilitates monthly safety committee meetings.
• Conducts post-accident investigations including personal injuries, equipment/vehicle/cargo damage accidents.
• Develops and conducts training on Right-to-Know laws, fire safety, emergency response, safety committee activity, confined space and monthly Safety Topics.
• Conducts reviews of OSHA, DOT and IMDG regulations to ensure company compliance.
• Develops and implements post-accident drug testing, medical treatment, and medical monitoring programs.
• Ensures vendors meet company requirements.
• Provides hazardous material shipping guidance and customer support.
• Maintains Material Safety Data Sheet files and Chemtel updates.
• Conducts safety inspections and preventative programs.
• Functions as Team Leader of the Hazardous Materials Response Team.
• Assists Safety Manager in other safety projects as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as requested.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business or in a related field

Experience:

• Three years' experience in the safety field including experience with OSHA and DOT regulations, emergency response, and hazardous materials leaks or spills.

Licenses:

• Valid driver's license and Valid Passport. Professional Certification in Safety, Hazardous Materials, or Emergency Response.

Travel:

• 20% travel to domestic locations and 10% to other Tropical locations.

Physical Requirements:

• Office Environment - Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer. Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files. Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files. ability to sit 1/3 - 2/3 of day. Ability to travel in various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc.) Occasionally exposed to outside elements during the course of traveling

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Free Medical insurance for employees & dependents (Immediate eligibility)
• Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term & Long-term insurance available at great rates
• Annual Incentive Bonuses for ALL team members
• 401(k) retirement plan with company generous company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs and events
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Casual work environment and so much more!!!

For a complete list of our job postings go to: on our website

Tropical shipping was originally established in 1954 and today it is the leader in the ocean freight industry and the largest containerized carrier in the Caribbean region. From Canada to South Florida, we operate state-of-the-art vessel fleets and facilities. With a world-wide client base, Tropical Shipping moves millions of tons of cargo throughout the world. Tropical employs more than 900 team members in various countries in a variety of positions such as: Accounting, Purchasing, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Marine Operations, Maintenance and so much more! Tropical is dedicated to our team members and has built a culture of diversity, fun and excellence. We are committed to our Tropical Shipping team and the families they support. Come and apply today!

About Us

Davco Electrical Contractors Corp. is a well-established, family-owned and operated electrical contracting firm specializing in commercial, civil, and sports lighting projects across Florida. Since 1985, we’ve built our reputation on integrity, craftsmanship, and a relentless drive to solve complex challenges.

We are seeking a Chief Estimator to lead and strengthen our commercial electrical estimating department ensuring accuracy, profitability, and growth while mentoring & building a high performing team of Senior and Junior Estimators.

Position Summary

The Chief Estimator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the estimating department from bid strategy and execution to personnel development and departmental KPIs. This role is both strategic and hands-on, providing leadership, guidance, and accountability to ensure consistent estimating practices that align with Davco’s operational goals and commitment to excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in commercial electrical estimating along with proven experience leading teams, developing process standards, business acumen, and building client relationships that drive long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the estimating team, including Senior and Junior Estimators, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Oversee department workload, ensuring accurate, timely, and competitive bid submissions.
• Establish, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to estimating accuracy, bid volume, win ratio, profitability, and others pertinent to leadership strategic decision making.
• Develop and maintain standardized estimating procedures, templates, and workflows to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Conduct performance reviews and training to continuously elevate the department’s skill level and efficiency.

Estimating Oversight & Strategy

• Review and approve detailed takeoffs and bids prepared by Senior Estimators, ensuring conformance with drawings, specifications, and company standards.
• Lead pre-bid and internal review meetings to evaluate project risk, scope gaps, and overall strategy.
• Collaborate with project management and operations to ensure smooth project turnover and alignment of budgeted values.
• Identify emerging market trends and develop pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness and profitability.
• Review and assist in negotiating contracts and scopes of work with clients and general contractors.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and reliable partnerships.

Relationship Development & Business Growth

• Foster, develop, and strengthen relationships with general contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and key decision-makers.
• Actively network and represent Davco at industry events, pre-bid meetings, and professional associations to generate new opportunities.

Financial & Departmental Accountability

• Evaluate project outcomes to identify estimating improvements and lessons learned.
• Provide leadership input on company pricing models, backlog forecasting, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Participate in executive strategy sessions to align estimating performance with overall corporate goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical estimating experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or Chief Estimator role(preferred).
• Strong background in commercial electrical construction; experience with civil, municipal, or government projects (preferred).
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills with experience developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships that lead to repeat business and market growth.
• Proficiency in McCormick Estimating Software (preferred), Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of NEC codes, construction methods, and bid administration.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to develop and monitor KPIs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

Job Title: Project Executive - Commercial / $50M+

A well-established construction firm with a strong presence in Florida is seeking a Project Executive to join its leadership team.

Position Summary:

The Project Executive (PX) is a senior-level role responsible for managing multiple construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This individual ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards for quality and safety. The PX serves as the primary client liaison, provides strategic leadership to project teams, and contributes to business development through relationship-building and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide executive oversight across multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define project objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, Superintendents, and other team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and quality benchmarks.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, architects, and consultants.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Participate in proposal development, client presentations, and interviews.

Financial Oversight

• Monitor project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Approve major financial decisions such as contracts and change orders.
• Coordinate with finance teams to track and report project performance.

Project Management

• Provide strategic guidance and problem-solving support to project teams.
• Oversee project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage risks, resolve disputes, and escalate issues when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple large-scale projects (valued at $20M+).
• Strong financial management skills including budgeting and contract oversight.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships at an executive level.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Florida construction laws, codes, and permitting processes.
• Established network within the Florida construction industry.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, CMiC, or similar).

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

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salary and Benefits:

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

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

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

              Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

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

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

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

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

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

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• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
  
• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
  
• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
  
• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
  
• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
  
• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
  
• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
  
• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
  
• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
  
• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
  
• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
  
• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
  
• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
  
• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
  
• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Typical assignments include:

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

Qualifications:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

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• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
  
• Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
  
• Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.
  

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

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:

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• Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
  
• Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
  
• Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.
  

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

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

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

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

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

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

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

How to Apply:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

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

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

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

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

Duty Locations

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

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

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

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

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *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 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)