Information Technology Jobs in Harmans, MD

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About the Role

Facility Engineering Services (FES) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver Building Automation System (BAS) and Direct Digital Control (DDC) projects from planning through closeout.

This role requires a mix of organizational leadership, technical understanding, and client communication. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and ensures every installation meets FES standards for quality, schedule, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage BAS/DDC installations, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for concurrent projects.
• Collaborate with Business Development to understand customer goals, operational challenges, and project expectations.
• Coordinate with the Engineering Department, providing feedback on design intent, constructability, and field implementation.
• Execute projects efficiently, maintaining customer satisfaction and alignment with project scope.
• Generate and manage RFIs to resolve project-specific questions and ensure technical clarity.
• Identify and document change order opportunities for scope additions or modifications.
• Work closely with engineering and field teams to maintain quality control, job pace, manpower allocation, and material readiness.
• Review job cost reports to ensure manpower and budgets are aligned with project cash flow.
• Support monthly billing, forecasting, and project reporting by providing progress updates and field insights.
• Liaise between field and office teams to enhance communication, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum.
• Provide technical and logistical support for field personnel throughout project execution.
• Build and maintain strong customer and subcontractor relationships vital to successful project completion.
• Oversee project closeout and identify future business opportunities with existing clients.
• Maintain positive cash flow and profitability across assigned projects.
• Develop a working knowledge of each project's contract documents and specifications.
• Occasional travel to job sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of project management experience in Building Automation, DDC, or HVAC controls.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, controls submittals, and project manuals.
• Familiarity with project scheduling, cost tracking, and forecasting tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, field technicians, subcontractors, and customers.
• Demonstrated success in maintaining budget control, timelines, and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Experience

• Background in Schneider Electric, Delta Controls, or Niagara-based BAS platforms.
• Technical understanding of BACnet, Modbus, or IP-based control networks.
• Experience working in healthcare, commercial, or institutional environments.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification (a plus).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health & Dental Insurance – CareFirst Blue Advantage (FES contributes 50%; individual or family plan).
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% after 6 months.
• Vision Insurance – employee paid.
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance – employee paid.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).

Why Join FES

• Join a technically skilled, mission-driven team that values integrity and long-term relationships.
• Manage projects that impact critical environments such as hospitals, research labs, and major government facilities.
• Enjoy the stability of a well-established company with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Swan Analytical USA is seeking a Field Service Technician to join our dynamic team. The Field Service Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal functioning and performance of our analytical instruments at customer sites. As a Swan Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of our instruments, as well as competitors, providing outstanding technical support to our valued customers. This role will require up to 100% Travel (Mon-Fri only).

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation and Commissioning:

• Install and commission SWAN analytical instruments at customer locations.
• Ensure proper calibration and configuration to meet customer specifications.

• Preventive Maintenance:

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance activities to ensure instruments operate at peak performance.
• Keep detailed maintenance records and update service documentation.

• Technical Support:

• Provide exceptional technical support to customers via phone, email, and on-site visits.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with instruments promptly and effectively.

• Repair and Upgrades:

• Perform instrument repairs, replacements, and upgrades as required.
• Coordinate with the support admin and manager to source and order replacement parts.

• Customer Training:

• Train customers on the proper use, maintenance, and calibration of SWAN instruments.
• Offer guidance on optimizing instrument performance.

• Documentation:

• Maintain accurate service records, equipment logs, and reports.
• Ensure timely submission of service reports and required documentation.

• Continuous Learning:

• Stay up to date with SWAN's product advancements and industry trends.
• Participate in training programs and workshops to enhance technical knowledge.

At Forgent Power, we bring together over a century of industry expertise with the energy and innovation of a modern startup. We design and manufacture advanced power and electrical systems that keep industries, communities, and people connected. Our legacy of craftsmanship and reliability meets a culture driven by curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We're building the future of power—with people who are passionate about their craft and inspired to make a difference.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Project Manager with strong industry knowledge to oversee projects from order entry through product shipment. The ideal candidate has experience in project management, planning, and customer service, with a solid understanding of electrical power distribution. This role requires strong coordination skills and the ability to work effectively with sales, engineering, production, and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design reviews and coordinate project details with sales, engineering, and production teams.
• Review project specifications and sales orders, working with customers to clarify or adjust project requirements.
• Hold project review and follow-up meetings to track progress and coordinate testing and delivery.
• Document part requirements and communicate with vendors to track lead times and delays.
• Support factory inspections, quality checks, and internal or customer testing.
• Help improve project flow by simplifying construction and standardizing products and components.
• Coordinate project delivery and required documentation for customer sites.
• Create and manage project documents, schedules, submittals, and manuals.
• Communicate with customer representatives and executives throughout the project life cycle.
• Gather and act on customer feedback to improve project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or related technical field
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment required
• Experience using ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to pass background and drug screening
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
• This position is an onsite role, enabling effective coordination and partnership with key stakeholders including Procurement, Scheduling, and Finance
• Travel: Ability to travel to supplier and customer sites at reasonable notice to support strong partnerships, in-person collaboration, and a shared understanding of needs and priorities; Able to travel up to 30% per month

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Business or Engineering (e.g., MBA, MS, or equivalent)
• PMP certification or formal project management training
• Experience with engineered-to-order or manufacturing environments
• Understanding of UL, NEC, and industry standards
• Experience coordinating FATs, field testing, or commissioning activities

Skills and Competencies:

• Project Management & Coordination
• Technical Aptitude (Electrical Power Distribution)
• Communication & Customer Interaction
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Organization & Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Decision-Making & Prioritization
• Documentation & Reporting Accuracy
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Baltimore, MD

Industry: Mechanical & Plumbing Construction

About Us:

Highland Consulting Group is a national executive search firm specializing in recruiting top-tier construction talent. With over 75 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on placing the right professionals in the right roles for our clients, ensuring long-term success for both candidates and employers.

Position Overview:

We are partnering with a premier Mechanical Contractor in the Baltimore, MD area to identify a seasoned Mechanical Project Manager with expertise in Mechanical Piping, HVAC and Plumbing systems. This role involves managing smaller to medium-scale, projects—typically valued over $2-10 million—in sectors such as Commercial, Institutional, Public,and Hospitality in the Washington DC metro region.

If you're driven by complex challenges and motivated by meaningful rewards, this is a standout opportunity to join a company known for its professionalism, cutting-edge technology, and strong team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of mechanical construction projects from award through close-out
• Collaborate with schedulers to maintain project timelines and milestones
• Estimate and negotiate change orders; maintain detailed change order logs
• Manage project budgets and approve expenditures in alignment with financial goals
• Administer contracts and subcontracts, including buyout and procurement processes
• Serve as the primary liaison with project owners to ensure alignment and satisfaction
• Maintain accurate project documentation and oversee close-out procedures
• Conduct punch-list inspections and coordinate resolution with subcontractors
• Cultivate relationships with clients to encourage repeat business

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing mechanical construction projects over $2 million
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a proven track record of success
• Deep understanding of project controls, budgeting, and scheduling
• Skilled in change order negotiation and documentation
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities
• Demonstrated career stability and consistent project delivery

Benefits:

Our client is deeply committed to the well-being of their employees and their families. This commitment is reflected in an attractive compensation package, which includes:

• Competitive salary and generous bonuses
• 401(k) contributions and profit sharing
• Comprehensive family healthcare
• Car allowance
• Relocation Assistance

Contact Us:

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply for the position. For further information, feel free to contact me directly.

David O'Connor

Highland Consulting Group

724-837-6336

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Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

In this role, you'll join our U.S. Military and Government team, specializing in seamless travel management services to our federal clients.

As a Travel Consultant, you will provide outstanding customer service to defense & government travelers before, during, and after their business trips. Through our winning combination of outstanding people and innovative technology, we're focused on ensuring that the travel experience of our customers is unforgettable from start to finish, for all the right reasons.

What You'll Do

• Create and complete travel arrangements (air, hotel, car, rail)
• Ensure reservations are built according to client standards and preferences
• Act as a trusted advisor by offering informed and insightful recommendations that provide the best traveler experience
• Handle basic and moderately complex bookings with potentially non-standard and multi-destinations, ticket exchanges, and complex fares
• Raise most complex bookings to more experienced staff
• Assignments include both routine and non-routine work
• Benefit from comprehensive training by experienced colleagues and use our social intranet to always stay up-to-date

Salary range: $37,000 to $44,000 yearly

Location: Fort Meade in Maryland

What We're Looking For

• English fluent – written and spoken
• 2nd language a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic MS Office
• A genuine passion for high-quality customer service — we care about our customers and it's important to us that you do too
• Strong teamworking skills
• A positive, "can do" attitude
• Willingness to learn and grow!

CWT accepts Military experience/certifications as a substitute for some requirements.

Location

For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.

Benefits at a glance

This role is for CWT Defense & Government within CWT, a member of the American Express Global Business Travel family of companies.

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
• And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement.

What if I don't meet every requirement? If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!

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• Strong relationship-building and territory management skills
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  
• Knowledge of medical terminology
  
  
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About Us:

At ZP Group, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants. We believe the development and growth of our people is paramount to that success. As the parent company to Zachary Piper Solutions and Piper Companies, we focus on enabling both entities to deliver best-in-class staffing and professional services.

Zachary Piper Solutions supports the U.S. government with technical professional services across five key sectors: Intelligence, Defense, Homeland, Health, and Civilian.

Piper Companies provides staffing and professional services in Enterprise IT, Cyber Security, and Health Sciences.

Everything we do is deeply rooted in creating meaningful partnerships that drive positive impact—we fuel careers, strengthen businesses, and support missions that shape the future.

Simply put, we inspire growth to change lives.

Job Location: Columbia, MD

Office Requirements: 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday); Fridays remote

The Associate Account Manager Opportunity:

We are looking for an ambitious, hardworking, and high-character candidate to work through a sales apprenticeship program designed to develop you into an elite sales professional. You will initially learn the recruitment life cycle for a period of 6 months, then complete our mentorship-focused Sales Readiness Program, with the end goal of earning your promotion to Account Manager. Based on merit, you could move through this process faster. Upon promotion, you will apply new business development and account management best practices to build your customer base. This position offers uncapped earning potential with the security of a base salary.

Essential Duties:

• You will partner with an experienced Account Manager, to learn from them and help drive their business forward.
• To begin, you will recruit on open positions for our Fortune 500 customers. This will create the foundation for your sales development.
• As you develop your skills, you will advance into our Sales Readiness Program.
• Upon promotion to Account Manager, you will develop and service your own customer base by creating meaningful partnerships, building trust, and driving client outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Qualities essential for success at ZP Group:
• Excellent work ethic
• Grittiness & ability to persevere through adversity
• Goal-driven and self-motivated
• Optimistic
• A Growth Mindset
• Highly coachable
• High EQ and passionate about building relationships
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented culture with uncapped earning potential
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree
• Alignment with our “TEAMS” values:
• Transparent & Timely Communication
• Elite Customer Service
• Achieving Goals & Celebrating Wins
• Maximum Effort & Ownership
• Supporting, Respecting, & Empowering One Another

Compensation:

• Annual starting base salary of $52,500
• Additional compensation, upon promotion to Account Manager:
• $5,000 base salary increase
• Uncapped weekly commission
• Contest bonuses for achieving sales goals
• Auto allowance ($375/month)
• Cell allowance ($100/month)
• For President’s Club winners:
• Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) annual bonus, starting at $10,000
• All-expenses-paid trip to luxury resort in the Riviera Maya

Benefits:

• Open Paid Time Off (OPTO)
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance (Cigna)
• 401k with company match (ADP Retirement)
• Parental leave
• Company-paid laptop & premium sales tools
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Sick leave as required by law

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.

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - 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.

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