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Responsibilities
Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Role: Information Security Project Manager
Irving, TX - Onsite
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel and other MS Office applications
- Experience creating and managing issues using Atlassian Jira
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent project management and systems development life cycle skills, including scope and issue management, schedule management, and deliverable oriented delivery
- Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities
- Ability to present information, verbally or in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to develop estimations, including the work steps and effort hours
IT Security Project manager
Irving , TX(onsite)
Eligibility Requirements: IT Project Management or IT Security related certifications are a plus
Education Level: IT related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience Desired: Three to five years in IT project management.
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel and other MS Office applications
- Experience creating and managing issues using Atlassian Jira
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent project management and systems development life cycle skills, including scope and issue management, schedule management, and deliverable oriented delivery
- Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities
- Ability to present information, verbally or in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to develop estimations, including the work steps and effort hours
Responsibilities for Project Manager
- Establishes project direction, priorities and scope based upon corporate strategy; tracks status from inception to completion; manages changes accordingly
- Provides project management, direction and team leadership for associated projects
- Collaborates with project team members and internal/external partners to ensure customer needs are met by reviewing requirements, status and associated issues
- Ensures consistent project management processes for assigned projects. Resolves conflicts as they arise
- Communicates expectations, status and risks to appropriate stakeholders
- Tracks project deliverables using appropriate tools; ensures that required documentation is in place and goals are met
- Monitors project progress and provides status reports as needed. Identifies and implements/recommends corrective action if the project goes off schedule
- Evaluates success of projects by facilitating evaluations and assessing the results
- Initiates timely communication of critical events that will affect schedule or budget
- Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by management
The HRIS Analyst II is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, optimization, and support of HR systems, with a primary focus on UKG, iCIMS, and related integrations. This role partners closely with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure system integrity, data accuracy, compliance, and a seamless user experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure and maintain security roles, workflows, system rules, and validations across HRIS modules within UKG and integrated platforms
- Administer and support iCIMS, ensuring proper configuration, data flow, and integration with downstream systems
- Build, maintain, and enhance reports and dashboards within iCIMS to support recruiting operations and leadership reporting needs
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues between HR systems, third-party vendors, and internal applications
- Investigate and correct data discrepancies; lead error identification and remediation efforts
- Develop, maintain, and distribute custom reports, analytics, and scheduled dashboards for HR and business leaders
- Support system upgrades and release management activities, including feature testing, regression testing, and validation
- Collaborate with People Operations and IT to enhance self-service functionality and improve system efficiencies
- Maintain comprehensive business process documentation, system configuration guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Support data privacy, security, and compliance initiatives, including SOX and GDPR audits
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5+ years of progressive HRIS experience
- Hands-on experience administering UKG (UltiPro/UKG Pro) and iCIMS
- Demonstrated experience building and supporting system integrations (APIs, file feeds, middleware, SFTP, etc.)
- Strong reporting and analytics experience, including custom report development and dashboard creation within UKG and iCIMS
- Experience troubleshooting data issues and resolving integration errors
- Working knowledge of data privacy and compliance requirements (SOX, GDPR)
- Experience supporting system releases, testing cycles, and regression validation
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Analytics Engineer / Power BI Developer
Hybrid, Employee role in Lewisville, TX
RedStream Technology is searching for an Analytics Engineer / Power BI Developer to join our client's team. The Analytics Engineer / Power BI Developer is responsible for translating Estimate Quality data into trusted, analytics-ready metrics and insights. This role sits at the intersection of data modeling, business metrics, and visualization, ensuring that Estimate Quality KPIs are clearly defined, consistently measured, and effectively communicated through Power BI dashboards for both operational teams and leadership.
This role partners closely with Product, Operations, and Data Platform teams to enable data-driven decision-making through high-quality analytics assets.
Key Responsibilities:
Estimate Quality Metrics & KPI Definition
- Define, document, and maintain Estimate Quality KPIs, including but not limited to: Estimate accuracy, Change request reduction, Cycle time, Process and compliance metrics
- Ensure KPI definitions are consistent, transparent, and aligned across teams.
- Act as a subject-matter expert on Estimate Quality metrics and their interpretation.
Analytics Engineering & Data Modeling
- Design and build analytics-ready datasets optimized for reporting and analysis.
- Develop and maintain semantic models that support scalable Power BI consumption.
- Apply best practices in analytical data modeling to ensure performance, accuracy, and reusability.
Power BI Reporting & Visualization
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for operational monitoring and executive reporting.
- Create clear, intuitive visualizations that surface trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Optimize Power BI models using DAX and performance tuning techniques.
Stakeholder Partnership & Enablement
- Partner with Product and Operations teams to translate business questions into actionable analytics.
- Support leadership reporting with reliable, timely, and well-governed insights.
- Ensure reporting assets are well-documented and easy to adopt across the organization.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 4–7 years of experience in analytics engineering, BI development, or a similar analytics role.
- Advanced SQL skills with strong analytical data modeling experience.
- Deep Power BI expertise, including DAX, semantic modeling, and dashboard design.
- Proven experience designing KPIs and translating business metrics into analytics solutions.
- Experience supporting both operational and executive-level reporting.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
Work Location: 1915 Hurd Drive, Irving, TX, USA, 75038
Assignment Duration: 12 months
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Training Schedule: 8:45 to 3:30 Monday 7:00 to 3:30 Tuesday; 6:00am to 2:30 next 8 days)
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Summary:
Working under general supervision, this position is responsible for the production of high-quality medical device instruments. This position includes detailed assembly and testing of various electronic components and finished devices in a controlled manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
* Performs testing of electronic components and assemblies using automated test equipment
* May perform mechanical assembly of electromechanical subassemblies and devices
* Ability to read, comprehend and follow written procedures; understand and follow verbal instructions. May instruct others in the use of all manuals, test procedures and documentation associated with specialized equipment.
* Reads and interprets engineering drawings, schematics and complex test procedures.
* Participates in continuous improvement/quality initiatives in order to enhance production processes to achieve quality and profitability metrics.
* Maintains accurate records to ensure Device History Records and quality documents are accurate, all parts are traceable and quality issues can be addressed to assure the quality of all products.
* Prioritizes work by determining the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance.
* Positively represents the company during tours by demonstrating techniques and sharing appropriate information.
* Supports all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
* Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, ISO or other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
* Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP's, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
* Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Experience with electronic assembly and test in a medical device industry preferred.
* High School Diploma or equivalency is required, preferred AAS
* 2 or more years experience with electromechanical assemblies/electronic manufacturing, technical certifications, etc. preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in troubleshooting equipment, building and or testing of electronic assemblies
* Working knowledge of IPC standards and use of complex tools and equipment specific to functional areas
* Experience in GMP, ISO, and FDA controlled environments preferred
* Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
* Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
* Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
* Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
* Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
* Ability to work scheduled overtime as required is preferred.
* Ability to hand and lift up to 25 lbs. as needed for specific job functions
* Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
* Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel and crouch.
Job description:-
Position: Gen AI Engineer
Location: Irving TX
Duration: 12+ months
Job Overview
In this role, you will be responsible for translating AI strategy into tangible, production-ready capabilities that enhance operational efficiencies and drive business value. We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise in generative AI with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex technology projects.
Required Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of LLMs and advanced fine-tuning techniques. Proficient in Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning (PEFT) methods (LoRA, QLoRA, Adapter Tuning, Prefix Tuning), full fine-tuning, instruction tuning, and agentic AI techniques (RLHF, multi-task learning).
Expertise in model compression and quantization methods (AWQ, GPTQ, GPTQ-for-LLaMA). Proficiency with optimized inference engines such as vLLM, DeepSpeed, and FP6-LLM.
Adept at advanced prompt engineering techniques and best practices. Familiarity with frameworks that facilitate effective prompt design and management.
Advanced knowledge of RAG techniques, including hybrid search, multi-vector retrieval, Hypothetical Document Embeddings (HyDE), self-querying, query expansion, re-ranking, and relevance filtering.
Proficiency in TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras. Knowledge of distributed training, parallel processing, and extensive hands-on experience with AWS services for AI/ML.
Advanced NLP skills (NER, Dependency Parsing, Text Classification, Topic Modeling). Experience with Transfer Learning, Few-shot, and Zero-shot learning. Expertise in containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines for MLOps.
Strong proficiency in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and handling large-scale datasets. Experience with real-time AI applications, streaming data, and designing RESTful APIs for model integration.
Experienced with LangGraph, Autogen, , LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Hugging Face Transformers. Familiarity with Gen AI APIs (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude) and version control systems like Git.
Knowledge of AI compliance frameworks and best practices. Experience implementing guardrails to ensure ethical AI usage and mitigate risks (e.g., Microsoft's AI Guidance Framework).
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Note: Dexian Canada will, on request, provide accommodations for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of our Recruitment and Assessment/Selection Processes.
About the Company
Our client is a national mortgage lender serving more than 4 million homeowners based in Dallas Texas
About the Role
We are on the hunt for an IAM-Engineer to join their team in Coppell TX for a contract to hire, Hybrid role , this person will plays a pivotal role as an IT professional tasked with the design, implementation, and management of systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, architect, and implement secure authentication and authorization solutions using Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) and secure access for internal and external applications, platforms, and APIs.
- Lead the implementation of modern identity standards, including OpenID Connect (OIDC) and OAuth 2.0, supporting a variety of use cases such as web applications, mobile applications, B2B integrations, and service-to-service communication.
- Build and maintain enterprise-grade integrations with Okta, enabling application onboarding, federation, and secure access to protected resources in alignment with organizational identity standards.
- Partner closely with architecture, platform, security, and product teams to define and evolve standard authentication and authorization patterns, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security across the enterprise.
- Document identity architectures, integration patterns, and operational guidance, enabling development teams and platform teams to efficiently onboard applications and troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues.
- Responsible for one or more applications, working with Business Systems Manager and Business Analyst counterparts on planning and delivering code changes to production, ensuring teams work on schedule.
- Provide business and project expertise when collaborating with clients, IT resources, vendors, consultants and other stakeholders to identify the user requirements, assess technologies, recommend and implement technical solutions.
- Participate in estimation process.
- Responsible for source code development; create technical documentation; utilize software configuration, version and quality management processes.
- Responsible for unit testing, performance tuning, defect remediation during testing, and deployment planning.
- Participate in Production Support Escalation if necessary for high-severity issues within their application domain.
- Can analyze, design and develop complex programming systems independently.
- Chair Agile Team meetings.
- Performs related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a technical field + 3 years of work experience or bachelor’s degree in a technical field + 5 years related experience.
Required Skills
- Experience designing, architecting, and implementing secure authentication and authorization solutions using IAM, SSO, OIDC, SAML, Oauth2.
- Experience developing software for the US mortgage industry.
Preferred Skills
- Adaptive leadership style, capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams with diverse skill sets and experience levels.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond quickly to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints from clients, co-workers and or management.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proficiency with: Okta integration and configuration, ASP.Net / MVC / WebApi / C# / .Net 4.0+, Developing solutions around IAM / OIDC / OAuth2, Design Patterns, OOPS, Web Services, XML, Sql Server 2012 and above, Experience with Windows Services, Experience in third party integrations.
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job OverviewThe Senior Java Developer is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
- Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
- Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
- Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
- Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
- Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
- 10 -13 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
- Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
- Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
- Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Backend Development (Required):
- Strong hands-on core Java, functional programming, and Spring Boot microservices development experience.
- Understanding of concurrent and parallel programming, including threads, processes, synchronization, and handling race conditions.
- Knowledge of reactive programming for building asynchronous, event/message-driven systems in microservices based applications that are highly concurrent.
- Proficient in containerizing applications, continuous integration, and continuous delivery in Java ecosystem.
- Knowledge of distributed tracing and API Gateway integration for microservices architecture.
- Proficient in functional programming concepts with Streams API, Lambda Expressions and Optional.
- Understanding of secure coding practices, SSL/TLS, OAuth, and JWT token handling in Java-based applications.
- Expertise in integrating Java with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB for scalable, high availability applications.
- Strong experience in data modeling and experience with relational and no-SQL database, Oracle and MongoDB.
- Understanding of integrating APIs with third party libraries/vendors and handle the security around it.
- Understanding of the principles of distributed systems, including data partitioning, replication, and consistency models.
- Strong grasp of data structures and algorithms, especially those relevant to distributed systems like distributed hash tables and load balancing techniques.
- Understanding of microservices architecture, including service discovery, API gateways, and inter-service communication.
Other areas (Required):
- Exceptional Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills to diagnose and resolve issues in distributed environments.
- Above average skills in monitoring, logging, and debugging distributed systems to ensure reliability and performance.
- Expertise in fundamental concepts such as consistency, availability, partition tolerance, fault tolerance, and scalability.
- Familiarity with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and distributed messaging systems (e.g., Kafka).
- Experience using Git/BitBucket.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Other areas (Good to have):
- Unix shell scripting.
- Knowledge of ElasticSearch, and GraphQL.
- Experience with building apps which are highly performant and scalable will be great.
- Knowledge of Generating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Education:
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master's degree preferred
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)
SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!
You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery?
USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.
Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.
Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:
Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year
Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.
Overtime Pay: Up to 25%
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.
All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:
- Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
- Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
- Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
- El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
- El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
- Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
- Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
- Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
- Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
- Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
- San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
- Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
- Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
- Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
- Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
- Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
- Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
- Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
- Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
- Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications:
GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
- Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
- Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
- Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.
If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.
GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:
- Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
- Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
- Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.
Other Requirements:
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
