Information Technology Jobs in Boyds, MD

• Effectively multitask and adapt to the dynamic demands of the role, ensuring timely and efficient service  
• Exceed customer expectations through ease, empathy and encouragement, delivering results related to individual and branch goals  
• Develop new connections and maintain ones by engaging customers throughout the loan process and life cycle, presenting tailored solutions based on customer needs 
• Manage the life cycle of loans, including collections activities while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and regulations 
• Engage with customers and other departments through multiple technological channels, including phone, email, chat and our in-house systems 
• Exhibit passion for achievement, bringing an internal drive to succeed and goal oriented attitude 
• Clearly educate and inform customers on optional insurance products, ensuring customers have a thorough understanding of the loans, terms and their options  

• High School Diploma or GED????? 

• Sales, Collections or Customer Service experience??? 
• Bilingual - Spanish??? 

• Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances  
• Up to 4% matching 401(k)    
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)    
• Tuition reimbursement    
• Paid time off (15 days’ vacation per year, prorated based on start date)  
• Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance (prorated based on start date)  
• 11 Paid holidays (4 floating holidays, prorated based on start date)  
• Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date) 

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Rockville, MD

Shift: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am -5:00 pm

Hourly Range: $25 -$26

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs.

• Time Off: PTO, company-paid holidays, choice holidays.

• Financial Well-Being: FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan.

• Added Protection: Critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft, pet, auto, and home insurance.

• Recognition: Earn points to redeem for gifts and products.

What we're looking for

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:

Minimum 2+ years in lab operations required

2 years of hands-on experience in histology and microtomy, including precise tissue sectioning required

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Teams and Office Suite proficiency.

• Knowledge of lab equipment maintenance and safety protocols.

• Familiarity with inventory systems and KPI reporting.

Preferred Certifications:

• SHE safety training

• Hazardous materials handling (IATA/DOT)

• Lab operations or equipment maintenance certifications

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:

Laboratory Operations & Support

• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as media and buffer preparation, reagent/solvent mixtures, filtrations, material weighing, and basic physical testing.

• Support senior staff by preparing materials and assisting with experiments.

• Maintain and verify laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pH meters).

• Manage inventory and labeling of chemicals, glassware, and gas cylinders.

• Executed routine histology and microtomy procedures utilizing instruments such as rotary microtomes, cryostats, paraffin embedding systems, tissue processors, and automated slide stainers.

Sample Management

• Receive and check in samples using manual or electronic tracking systems.

• Assign proper storage locations and maintain accurate storage records.

• Complete and maintain all paperwork associated with sample deliveries.

• Prepare, secure, and package samples for shipment; document contents for manifests.

• Coordinate with shipping/receiving teams to schedule and stage outbound items.

Material Management - Human Biological Samples (HBS)

• Handle Human Biological Samples in accordance with biosafety protocols, privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.

• Label and accession HBS into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

• Manage HBS disposal following established processes.

• Operate and maintain HBS storage systems, including -80C freezers, -180C liquid nitrogen freezers, and ambient storage cabinets.

• Maintain documentation, tracking, and inventory accuracy related to HBS and associated storage equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget.
• Follow written work instructions.
• Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• May perform more detailed task that require deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
• Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments
• Resolve most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate good decision making ability
• Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)
• Proper use of required PPE
• May periodically assist in orienting and training lower level employees
• May participate in LEAN Events, \"Six S\" activities, action teams etc.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Perform advanced-level assembly functions, which may include: prep, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and inspection, typically working from models and/or drawings, within Production
• May perform soldering and installation of components to contract specifications, using a wide range of tools and equipment
• Interpret blueprints, Process Flow Instructions and other written or verbal instructions
• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule, within budget and to SPC standard practices
• Must be trained across all assembly stages, work w/Engineering to build 1st articles by interpreting print/specification with no process provided and the ability to interpret/assemble all units in dept
• If required, perform all aspects of inspection: in-process, final and source; allocate partial points - 3 points in-process - 3 points final - 4 points source
  

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of experience in soldering
• This position is for the second shift. Must be available to work: 1:30pm - 11:30pm (which includes a 1-hour, non-paid, meal break)
  

As a Sales Associate, you are the ultimate brand ambassador. You create authentic connections with customers and guide their shopping journey by offering personalized styling recommendations. You help keep the store looking beautiful by ensuring merchandise is well-organized and in the right place on the sales floor, ready to impress customers. You'll collaborate with your team to create personalized customer experiences and support our always-inviting environment on the sales floor.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Connect with customers and listen to their needs to create personalized customer experiences.
• Share product knowledge and recommendations to help style the customer.
• Use brand behaviors and personalized service to drive brand loyalty.
• Uphold the highest visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer.
• Use technology to stay informed on company priorities and promotions and provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience by utilizing available tools.
• Partner with store leaders to achieve individual goals and daily expectations.
• Build productive relationships by sharing ideas and being helpful to others.

You'll bring to the role:

• Sales Associate or customer-focused experience (preferred)
• Brings a hospitality mindset when engaging with customers
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system
• Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan
• Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands
• Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands
• Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships

Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.

Location: Store 3111-Clarksburg Premium Outlets-ANN-Clarksburg, MD 20871

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact . The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company's business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant's request for reasonable accommodation.

Pay: From $125,000 per year

Job description: Director of Laboratory Operations 

JOB SUMMARY:

TrilliumBiO is a biomarker discovery company specializing in the development and commercialization of novel diagnostic tests in collaboration with healthcare innovators. With a proven track record of translating clinical insights into market-ready solutions, TrilliumBiO delivers validated, physician-guided diagnostics that address complex medical challenges. Backed by strong research partnerships and a commitment to evidence-based development, TrilliumBiO transforms discovery into innovations that inform real-world clinical decisions. By working together, we believe we can enable better health outcomes for all.

As the Director of Laboratory Operations at TrilliumBiO, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all clinical laboratory functions to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This position oversees daily workflows, manages and develops laboratory staff, and drives continuous improvement in clinical and molecular diagnostic testing. The Director partners cross-functionally to support innovation, quality assurance, and operational excellence in alignment with the organization’s mission.

Please visit our website: RESPONSIBILTIES: 

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution of clinical and molecular diagnostic testing.

• Provide leadership and supervision to laboratory staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and professional development.

• Develop, implement, and optimize laboratory workflows, processes, and systems to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and support scalability.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards, including CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and internal policies.

• Establish and monitor quality assurance and quality control protocols, ensuring consistent high-quality output and addressing deviations as needed.

• Manage laboratory budgets, inventory, and resource allocation, balancing cost-effectiveness with performance and quality requirements.

• Lead and support cross-functional collaboration with clinical, research, IT, and administrative teams to advance innovation and operational alignment.

• Drive the implementation of new technologies and methodologies, including validation, training, and integration into routine operations.

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership, using data to inform decisions, identify trends, and guide continuous improvement efforts.

• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and excellence, modeling leadership behaviors that reflect the organization's values and mission.

• Participate in strategic planning and goal setting to support the organization's growth and impact in rare disease diagnostics and beyond.

EDUCATION & DESIRED SKILLS:

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Laboratory Science, Molecular Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field preferred; a Master’s degree with extensive relevant experience will be considered.

• Certifications, Licensure & Experience: ASCP Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) or equivalent certification preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive clinical laboratory experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role overseeing multidisciplinary laboratory environments. Relevant experience will be considered.

• Demonstrated experience directing operations across multiple high-complexity clinical laboratory disciplines, including but not limited to clinical chemistry, immunology, molecular genetics, and other molecular diagnostic testing areas, with responsibility for assay implementation, validation, and operational oversight.

• Extensive experience in clinical laboratory operations, quality management, and regulatory compliance, including CLIA high-complexity testing requirements, CAP accreditation standards, and OSHA laboratory safety regulations.

• Demonstrated expertise in laboratory workflow design, process optimization, and integration of advanced diagnostic technologies, including automated chemistry platforms, immunoassay systems, and molecular diagnostic platforms such as PCR, NGS, or other nucleic acid–based testing systems.

• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary laboratory teams and cross-functional operations, ensuring coordination between scientific, technical, and operational groups to support scalable laboratory services and clinical testing delivery.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and maintain attention to detail in a complex laboratory environment.

• Exceptional critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving abilities; able to respond with urgency and accountability in high-stakes clinical and operational situations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across all levels, both internally and externally, including physicians, researchers, regulatory bodies, and external partners.

• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and championing organizational values.

• Proficiency with laboratory information systems (LIS), quality management systems (QMS), and laboratory data platforms, along with standard productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, on-site 

OTR Company Driver

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A
• 1 year of OTR experience in last 3 years
• Must be willing to be out for 3 weeks at a time
• Safe driving record that meets our minimum requirements
• Clean driving record in the past 3 years
• Must be at least 22 years of age

Benefits

J.S. Helwig Son offers great pay and referral plans.

Salary:

• Drivers earn $85,000 annually
• $0.55 CPM (Pay goes to .60 CPM at one year)
• Annual $0.01 raise up to .65 CPM
• Experience the difference at HELWIG for yourself and share the opportunity with another driver

Referral Bonuses:

• New Referral Bonus Structure through the end of 2025:
• Driver Referral bonus $10,000 for each new referred driver!
• If you get two driver referrals between 10/1/25 – 12/31/25, you will receive $10k for the first and $15k for the second, equaling $25,000!

OTR Company Driver Benefits include:

• Average 2,800 miles a week
• OTR positions only offered at this time
• Trucks governed at 68 mph
• We love pets: pets allowed in your truck terminal!
• Free Rider program from day one (we will pay for your riders travel)!
• All of our equipment is less than 3 yrs. Old
• OWNER OPERATORS earn $1.50 loaded miles and $1.10 empty miles

Job Description

When you join J.S. Helwig Sons, you'll see why we are different from the start.

• We fly you to orientation, not by bus
• You have your own hotel room during orientation
• We'll buy time off back from you if you choose to stay out
• BC/BS insurance
• Average 2,800 miles a week
• Drivers are out for 3 weeks with 3 days of home time
• Trucks governed at 68 mph
• We love pets: pets allowed in your truck terminal
• Free Rider program from day one (we will pay for your rider's travel)
• All our equipment is less than 3 years old
• All trucks equipped with APU, refrigerator 1800 inverters
• OWNER OPERATORS earn $1.50 loaded miles and $1.10 empty miles

About JS Helwig Son, LLC.
J.S. Helwig Son is a leading refrigerated transportation company that serves customers of temperature-controlled and time-sensitive traffic. When you drive for Helwig, you continue to provide safe, efficient, and reliable services since we offer the best customer service in the industry. No other company can match our superior 99.5% on-time service. With a fleet of over 350 tractors and 600 refrigerated trailers, we offer customizable solutions for our customers' supply chain needs.
J.S. Helwig Son transports frozen products, fresh produce, cosmetics, and other temperature-sensitive goods with temperatures ranging anywhere between minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit to plus 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Owner, President, and CEO of J.S. Helwig Son, James Helwig utilizes the best equipment found on the road today. He understands that being a professional driver is not easy. Because of this, he strives to lessen the stress by offering late model tractors and trailers with the most advanced technology available.

Rejoignez la filiale SCANTECH Americas.

Notre client SCANTECH, Groupe international hightech, fournit depuis plus de 30 ans des solutions technologiques de pointe dans la mesure par rayons X de matériaux plats (films, métal, énergie, textile…) sur les lignes de production de ses clients. Le Groupe (250 collaborateurs) conçoit, fabrique et distribue des biens d’équipement industriel dont il assure également la maintenance, sur 3 continents (Europe, Asie et Amérique).

Les équipements, très modulaires, sont un condensé de technologies : capteurs, détecteurs mais surtout systèmes et logiciels embarqués et interface homme / machine. Ces systèmes permettent de recueillir diverses mesures (épaisseur, grammage, taux d’humidité, densité…) qui servent à piloter et optimiser les processus de production.

90% des ventes sont réalisées à l’exportation.

Pour accompagner le développement de sa filiale aux USA ( Maryland), le Cabinet Alpes Compétences recrute pour le compte de son client un(e) :

RESPONSABLE SUPPORT & SERVICE

Après une formation de quelques mois au siège du Groupe Scantech à Chambéry en France vous prendrez votre poste aux Etats-Unis, sous l’autorité du Directeur des Opérations US.

Vos principales missions au sein de l’équipe Support & Service, en interface technique avec les clients, seront :

• La mise en service de machines chez les clients, en prenant en charge le paramétrage des systèmes, les essais et la formation client
• Les opérations de maintenance préventive et curative
• Les diagnostics techniques et les propositions de solution
• La diffusion des informations auprès des services techniques
• Les connexions à distance (hotline)
• La mise en place des améliorations techniques
• Les tâches administratives liées aux interventions (réalisation des rapports clients et rapports internes …)
• La préparation et les tests des pièces détachées
• Le management et le renforcement de l’équipe, afin de s’aligner sur les objectifs de croissance de l’entité USA

Votre profil :

1. De formation supérieure en électrotechnique ou électromécanique avec de solides connaissances en informatique , électronique , automatisme, mécanique, électricité.
2. Très motivé par ce beau challenge et une installation durable aux USA vous justifiez de 10 ans d’expérience au moins en maintenance industrielle dans un cadre international.
3. Anglais courant indispensable. Une expérience professionnelle aux US serait appréciée.
4. Vous possédez une très forte orientation "service clients"
5. Déplacements fréquents (50 % de votre temps)

Statut et rémunération :

• En FRANCE pendant le temps de formation : 60 K€ avec un Statut Cadre en forfait jour (218 jours) CDI,
• Aux USA : rémunération et package à définir lors de la signature du ciontrat de travail

Description

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to serve as an Engineering lead for a space mission payload critical to our nation to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This role includes Engineering and project management through all phases of the program, from concept development and industry trade study preliminary and detailed design, payload integration & test, space vehicle integration and test and potentially on-orbit demonstration.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your mission, should you choose to accept:

• Functioning as the primary payload interface for customers, program management, product line engineering leadership, mission assurance and subsystem engineering teams
• Providing Technical Support / Oversight including
  • Conducting technical trades in coordination with the Mission and Space Vehicle SE teams
  • Ownership of payload specs and requirements traceability
  • Developing and managing Interface-Control Documents (ICD) between the prime and sub-contractor
  • Playing a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviews
  • Planning, design, and execution of testing strategies to ensure payload qualification, exercise payload functionality and measure performance
  • Supporting the development of operational mission scenarios and payload concepts of operations

• Payload sub-contractor oversight, including cost and schedule performance including
  • Review / Tech Eval of subcontractor proposals
  • Cost account manager (CAM) for Payload WBSs using EVMS
  • Recognizing and mitigating payload related issues and risks

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 14 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 10 years of professional experience
• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
• Experience working medium size or larger Government programs
• Experience in managing sub-contractors
• Knowledge of aerospace environmental testing standards
• Experience with spacecraft design, development integration and test
• Experience with payload integration inclusive of ICD development

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ yrs of direct experience with Space systems
• Established network of contacts in other NG divisions/sectors/programs
• Proposal experience
• CAM experience

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

#NOVASPACE

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

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

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

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

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

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

Salary and Benefits

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

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

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

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

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Typical assignments include:

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

Qualifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

How to Apply:

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

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

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

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

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

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

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

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

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

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

Salary and Benefits

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

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

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

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

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Typical assignments include:

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

Qualifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

How to Apply:

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

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

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

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