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Do you want to become a surrogate? We are now offering a sign on bonus to all qualified and matched surrogates that sign contracts. The first step is to fill out our surrogate application. A fertility specialist will contact you to continue the process. For intended parents interested in surrogacy to start or grow their families please contact us today. The surrogacy process is complex, but we will be with you every step of the way. Call today to get started.

Women who may have the ability to produce eggs but are unable to use their uterus or do not have a uterus, may consider a surrogate. A donated egg may also be used with the surrogate in the event a woman cannot produce her own eggs or her uterus is not intact or insufficient to carry a pregnancy. In either case, the husband's sperm, if viable, may be used.

Using an egg donor unrelated to the surrogate carrier eliminates any biological tie. The egg of the surrogate is never used as part of the assisted reproduction process, so that a surrogate is never in the position of delivering her own biological child.

The basic requirements of a woman to serve as a surrogate are:

• Emotionally stable
• Responsible
• In good physical health
• Non-smoker
• Has had at least one successful pregnancy
• Is capable of carrying a child to full term

A woman is not required to fall within a particular age range to serve as a surrogate, but most intended parents prefer a surrogate under the age of 40. For more information on surrogacy please see the documents on the left side of this page.

In Texas, there is a judicial process for validating the Gestational Contract (the contract between the intended parents and the surrogate). Included within the various requirements for having a Gestational Contract validated by a Texas court is that the intended parents must be married and the surrogate must have previously carried a child to term. Additionally, there are residency requirements that apply to either the surrogate or the intended parents, but not both.

Compensation for a surrogate services generally starts in the range of $35,000 - $40,000, for base compensation with over all fees up to 70k, in many cases. The amount of compensation is dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, whether the surrogate carries twins, what procedures a surrogate is required to undergo and whether the delivery is vaginally or by cesarean section.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for talented Case Manager who want to make an impact in the lives of others.

The Case Manager possess social service and engagement skills and an ability to promote a culturally sensitive, performance-driven culture to meet child welfare programmatic goals.

Essential Functions:

• Supports the case management supervisor in promoting efforts to achieve team and performance goals
• Maintains a caseload of children and families and ensures dependency milestones are achieved timely and with a high degree of quality.
• Accepts cases assigned by unit supervisor and assesses the safety of children in their primary residence within two working days of case transfer staffing and with identified parents. Completes a Family Assessment within 15 working days of case transfer staffing.
• Negotiate and develop a case plan through Family Team Conferencing based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child.
• Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced.
• Accurately documents all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format.
• Submits service requests to the lead agency and provides clients with timely referrals to services. Develops and maintains knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintains regular contact with service providers and documents service progress in FSFN.
• Complete and submit court documentation within required time frames. Prepares for, attends, and participates in all court activities as necessary.
• Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffings as necessary. Completes and presents at all required staffings.
• Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.
• Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk.
• Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members.
• Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements.
• Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective care-givers as needed.
• Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate.
• Transport and supervise children as needed.
• Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required
• Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor.
• Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled.
• Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines.

All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards:

• Courtesy: Treat customers, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image.
• Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work.
• Team Work: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization.
• Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.
• Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses; obtain and maintain child welfare certification through Florida Certification Board.
  Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules.
• On-Call: Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned. Carry an active cell-phone at all times during regularly scheduled work hours and during on call hours. Immediately respond to all calls.

Other Functions:
Perform other related duties and special assignments as required.

Physical Requirements:
Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible to rotate on-call as needed, be able to travel as needed.
Valid driver's license and appropriate auto liability insurance required.

Education:
Must possess a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred.

Experience:
Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and achieve child welfare certification within one year of hire.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess leadership skills to help drive team goals
• Ability to remain professional and composed in a fast-paced, high stress work environment
• Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel.
• Ability to type 45 words per minute.
• Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position.
• To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children.

Other:
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Reports directly to and follows directives of Case Management Supervisor.
• Works cooperatively with Program Director, other Case Managers and Supervisors, placement staff, Protective Investigators, Child Welfare Legal staff and agency support staff.
• Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary.
• Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
  • Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on background screening requirements please visit:

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Job Title : Bomb Technician (EOD) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology; conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations; clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines; provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State.

What to Expect Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for EOD during initial enlistment, then pass the EOD Physical Screening Test and diver medical screening; complete required assessments and receive recommendation and screening from an EOD officer or senior enlisted EOD technician; additional in service accession requirements may include minimum time on board, performance standards, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

Check out these higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunities with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) employment opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience. This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization. Look at the duties and responsibilities section below to see if you are interested in these federal law enforcement opportunities and review the qualifications section below to see if you are qualified.

>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.

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 and exceptional federal benefits, now is the time to make your move. 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.

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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Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for talented Case Manager who want to make an impact in the lives of others. 

The Case Manager possess social service and engagement skills and an ability to promote a culturally sensitive, performance-driven culture to meet child welfare programmatic goals.

Essential Functions:

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• Supports the case management supervisor in promoting efforts to achieve team and performance goals
  
• Maintains a caseload of children and families and ensures dependency milestones are achieved timely and with a high degree of quality.
  
• Accepts cases assigned by unit supervisor and assesses the safety of children in their primary residence within two working days of case transfer staffing and with identified parents. Completes a Family Assessment within 15 working days of case transfer staffing.
  
• Negotiate and develop a case plan through Family Team Conferencing based on identified strengths and needs of the family, the circumstances bringing the family into care, recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant data. This plan is to be created in collaboration with the parents, Guardian Ad Litem, foster parents and other pertinent parties with the goal of reunification or other permanency for the child.
  
• Visits the child in their primary residence according to required frequency, but no less than once every 25 days. At least one visit each quarter is to be unannounced.
  
• Accurately documents all case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database within 48 hours. Maintain the physical case file in chronological order, by subject, in accordance with the standardized case file format.
  
• Submits service requests to the lead agency and provides clients with timely referrals to services. Develops and maintains knowledge of community resources, program eligibility requirements, key contact persons, emergency procedures, and waiting lists of available resources. Maintains regular contact with service providers and documents service progress in FSFN.
  
• Complete and submit court documentation within required time frames. Prepares for, attends, and participates in all court activities as necessary.
  
• Arrange for, attend, and participate in individual case staffings as necessary. Completes and presents at all required staffings.
  
• Conduct initial and/or ongoing child safety assessments as required. Prepare initial and on-going safety plans as necessary.
  
• Arrange for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment, and emergency services for children at risk.
  
• Conduct diligent searches for parents and family members when deemed necessary and thoroughly document that the effort has been made to find the parents and family members.
  
• Conduct home studies as required for prospective placements.
  
• Provide relevant medical, psychological, behavioral and educational background information about the child or children to prospective care-givers as needed.
  
• Plan and facilitate parental and sibling visits as needed and appropriate.
  
• Transport and supervise children as needed.
  
• Ensure that all Independent Living functions are completed as required
  
• Attend all appointments, staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary and as required by the supervisor.
  
• Function as agency on-call Case Manager as scheduled.
  
• Organize, prioritize and complete all work assignments by the established deadlines.
  

All duties are performed in accordance with the following standards:

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• Courtesy: Treat customers, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image.
  
• Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work.
  
• Team Work: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization.
  
• Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.
  
• Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses; obtain and maintain child welfare certification through Florida Certification Board.
  Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules.
  
• On-Call: Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned. Carry an active cell-phone at all times during regularly scheduled work hours and during on call hours. Immediately respond to all calls.
  

Other Functions:
Perform other related duties and special assignments as required.

Physical Requirements:
Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be flexible to rotate on-call as needed, be able to travel as needed.
Valid driver’s license and appropriate auto liability insurance required.

Education:
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred.

Experience:
Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and achieve child welfare certification within one year of hire.

Skills:

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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Possess leadership skills to help drive team goals
  
• Ability to remain professional and composed in a fast-paced, high stress work environment
  
• Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel.
  
• Ability to type 45 words per minute.
  
• Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position.
  
• To fully understand case ownership responsibility as the integrator of all services and supports identified for each child, including therapy, other mental health services, health and dentistry, developmental services, educational support, permanency and safety; as well as their responsibility to make trauma sensitive transitions when it is determined that a caretaker lacks the needed level of responsibility to care for their children.
  

Other:
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Principal Accountabilities:

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• Reports directly to and follows directives of Case Management Supervisor.
  
• Works cooperatively with Program Director, other Case Managers and Supervisors, placement staff, Protective Investigators, Child Welfare Legal staff and agency support staff.
  
• Effectively manages time to ensure that all home visits are completed as required, all documentation is entered into FSFN within 48 hours, court documentation is prepared according to specified time frames and court appearances are attended as necessary.
  
• Follows Florida Statutes, Administrative Code, written policies and orders of the Dependency Court in managing cases toward goals recorded in case plans.
  

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.  

Amazing benefits package including:

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• Medical, Dental and Vision
  
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
  
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
  
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
  
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  • Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
    
  
  
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements.  For more information on background screening requirements please visit: Opportunity Employer

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