Information Technology Jobs in Melbourne, KY

Primary Responsibilities:

• Loading/unloading delivery trucks.
• Making deliveries to clients and setting up items as needed.
• Maintaining accurate delivery and pickup records.
• Accurately accounting for quantity/condition of items returned by clients to the warehouse.
• Knowing specifics and applications of rental inventory, so to better answer questions and provide direction.
• While driving company vehicles, serving as company representative, observing all laws and drive in a safe and courteous manner and completing safety inspection/safety check daily on vehicles.
• Maintaining communication with the Transportation Manager and while efficiently completing your daily route.
• Immediately reporting to the Transportation Manager and all issues, accidents and near misses that may occur with a customer, a customer's property, an AO employee, AO equipment, or other property while running a route.

The DSR will be expected to adhere to all company methods, policies, procedures, rules and requirements found in the All Occasions Employee Handbook and DSR Manual, as well as, verbal directions from company managers. They will also comply with all company safety rules and government regulations while working

The primary hours for this position arebetween 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Saturday, but due to the nature of the business and this position, other hours will be required as necessary to provide for customer needs, including some Holidays, Sundays and after hours.

Working Conditions: As this position does require occasional outdoor set-up, you may be exposed to the general range of weather experienced in the area. You will work in areas that are not heated or air conditioned is routine. You may have exposure to chemicals, including but not limited to gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, kerosene and cleaning solvents. Propane is an obvious hazard; hence a sense of smell is required.

The ideal candidate must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., maintain a professional personal appearance, and must possess excellent customer relations skills. They will also be able to stoop, crouch, bend, lift, lower, reach, twist, pull, push, cart and carry items.

Education, Skills & Requirements:

• Must maintain a valid driver's license, DOT certification, and insurance eligibility.
• Ability to speak English clearly and write legibly.
  • The ability to speak other languages is a plus.
• Must pass company drug screen.
• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must have a full range of motion and dexterity.
• Ability to provide, understand and complete instructions furnished in written, oral or demonstrated form.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with co-workers.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of patience.

Compensation details: 20-23 Hourly Wage

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I am a recruiter working with a rapidly growing Medical device company that was recently ranked as the Top 20 Best Places to work in Healthcare and a Fortune Top 50 Best Small Workplace.

This company is looking for an Associate Sales Specialist to help cover the Dayton/Cincinnati area. They have been a leader in their field for over 25 years and have consistently innovated in order to improve the lives of their patients. They provide technology to patients suffering from an extremely common and often debilitating disease.

Position includes: $50k base salary and bonus $65k-$70k year one- $750 car allowance and $250 gas as well.

Goal is to promote into a Territory Account Manager role within 1-2 years where there is opportunity to make $175K plus is realistic. Top reps make over $300k annually

We are looking for someone with a college degree and 1-2 years of Sales or Customer service experience. We will consider competitive fresh grads or some clinical experience.

Senior Manager, Operations

Cincinnati, OH

What You’ll Do:

Relate Search has partnered with a leading manufacturer on the north side of Cincinnati to identify a Senior Manager of Operations to lead a large, complex manufacturing site undergoing operational transformation.

This is a true turnaround opportunity. The organization is investing in leadership, operational excellence, and foundational process discipline to restore performance across safety, quality, throughput, and cost. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this role will build the systems, structure, and accountability needed to stabilize and scale operations.

You will lead a ~400-employee flagship facility that drives the majority of company revenue, while also providing oversight to a smaller, stable plant in another region. This role offers significant executive visibility, autonomy, and clear succession potential.

Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Lead all manufacturing operations across a large, multi-line building materials facility.

• Oversee plant leadership including multiple department managers and a second-site plant leader.

• Establish clear accountability, performance expectations, and leadership structure.

• Drive disciplined daily, weekly, and monthly KPI management.

Safety & Culture

• Build and sustain a zero-injury, safety-first culture.

• Integrate safety into all operational and improvement initiatives.

• Develop frontline leadership capability through coaching and visible, floor-based leadership.

• Reinforce a culture of respect, accountability, and servant leadership.

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Implement and standardize Lean manufacturing principles and daily management systems.

• Establish standard work to enable sustainable continuous improvement.

• Improve OEE, throughput, scrap reduction, and cost performance through process stability.

• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to strengthen reliability and execution.

Strategic Impact

• Stabilize operations before accelerating long-term growth initiatives.

• Balance immediate execution needs with system-building for scalability.

• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team with high executive exposure.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

• Experience leading large, complex plant environments (multi-line, high-volume preferred).

• Demonstrated success in turnaround or build-from-scratch operational environments.

• Strong Lean / Operational Excellence background (Six Sigma certification a plus).

• Proven people leader with experience developing high-performing teams.

• Hands-on, floor-oriented leadership style with strong coaching capability.

• Ability to drive transformational change and navigate organizational complexity.

• Experience in continuous-flow, or high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.

Why This Role Is Compelling:

• True turnaround opportunity with executive support and investment.

• High-impact leadership role at a flagship, revenue-driving facility.

• Clear path to Director / VP-level advancement and potential succession opportunity.

• Global organization with local autonomy.

• Opportunity to build foundational systems that will shape the future of the business.

About Relate Search

Relate Search is a Woman, Minority, and LGBTQIA+ owned executive and professional search firm dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful opportunity. With deep expertise across Supply Chain & Operations, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, and Accounting & Finance, we deliver customized, people-first recruiting solutions that drive lasting impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Relate Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to building inclusive teams where everyone belongs. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Title: Account Executive

Reports To: Manager of Business Development/Sales Team Leader

Department: GTM

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Position Status: Salary Exempt

About DMG:

Divisions Maintenance Group provides facility maintenance services to retail chains and distribution and fulfillment centers across the country.

We are leading the way with our technology, creating world-class products that are revolutionizing the industry and fulfilling our brand promise of “Uninterrupted Peace of Mind.”

DMG is a Certified Great Place to Work with a strong, inclusive culture and top-notch benefits.

Job Summary:

As an Account Executive (AE) for DMG, you will play a crucial role in driving our business growth by identifying, acquiring, and growing clients within the facility management sector. As an Account Executive, you will undergo comprehensive training to learn our operations, product, sales processes, and client management strategies. This role requires a mix of consultative selling, operations, strategic thinking, and effective communication to deliver value and exceed sales goals.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in structured training programs on sales techniques, operations, product knowledge, and client relationship management.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships through regular communication and a deep understanding of their business needs.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations that highlight value and return on investment (ROI).
• Learn and maintain an accurate and up-to-date pipeline using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
• Manage the full sales cycle and operations for your book of business from initial contact to execution; ensuring contracts are structured for long-term success.
• Understand clients’ facility management needs and tailor solutions to meet their specific requirements.
• Support the team in achieving monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Shadow client interactions to gain hands-on experience in consultative selling.
• Collaborate with teams to allocate resources effectively and optimize service delivery.
• Conduct regular check-ins to assess client satisfaction and gather feedback.
• Address client concerns and resolve issues in a timely and satisfactory manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and requests.
• Provide regular updates on sales metrics, forecasts, and progress toward goals.
• Providing peace of mind by always being available to the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What You Need:

• 0-6 years’ experience in inside sales, account management or operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Previous sales or operations experience in facility maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Proven track record in B2B or B2C sales is preferred but not required.
• Experience in using Salesforce and other CRM type software is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications (Word, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced sales and operations environment.
• Ability to provide uninterrupted peace of mind to our customers; day, night, and weekends.
• Basic understanding of how to navigate customer organizations to gain access to key individuals, management, and purchasing decision makers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, multi-task oriented, and strong public speaking skills.
• Proficient understanding of facility management services and industry best practices is a plus.
• Proficient client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment and work as part of a go-to-market team.
• Lives Divisions Basics.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Limited business travel when required to support accounts and business growth.
• Ability to manage the stress of a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet the in-person requirements of the team and/or business needs.

What You'll Get:

At DMG, you’ll be part of an amazing team that encourages learning, growth, and advancement. Our company has an entrepreneurial spirit that rewards self-starters and encourages employees to take charge of their own careers.

Some of our many benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision coverage on day 1.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401K match up to 4% of salary with immediate 100% vesting.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Caregiver leave.
• Employee Assistance Program to assist with everyday challenges.
• Paid time off to volunteer.

• Divisions Maintenance Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: QA / Release Manager

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced QA / Release Manager IV to oversee the integration, testing, and deployment of systems. This role involves managing release cycles, coordinating across teams, and ensuring the stability and availability of environments throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Release Management and Environment Management
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Jenkins, ServiceNow, and Confluence
• Solid understanding of Digital/AI-driven environments
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Experience working in both Agile and Waterfall environments

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage end-to-end release cycles, including features and enhancements

• Coordinate with Agile squads and program teams to align release plans and deployments

• Oversee deployment activities and monitor system performance post-release

• Ensure consistency, availability, and uptime of all environments

• Collaborate with QA, Development, Production Support, Product Owners, and business stakeholders

• Develop comprehensive release plans from QA through post-production

• Enforce release management standards and best practices

• Identify, assess, and manage risks within the organization’s risk framework

• Support continuous improvement of release and environment management processes

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Dynatrace and Splunk
• Exposure to large-scale transformation projects

Additional Requirements

• Experience managing test environments and configuration management
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships

FTE IT Operations Manager

Must live within 2 hours of Cincinnati, OH

1 day/week onsite

Must have previous IT Healthcare leadership experience

Main responsibilities.

• IT Business Continuity: Advance IT business continuity planning and disaster recovery efforts. Strong Preference for someone with experience leading strategy for CMDB in ServiceNow. Strong knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB.
• Finance and Budget: Lead IT budget management including budget creation, operational and capital tracking, invoice posting, invoice coding, weekly and monthly reporting, etc.
• Cloud Financial Operations: Lead cloud financial operations strategy and provide oversight of monitoring cloud spend.
• Process and Policy Management: Develop and maintain department policies, processes and standard operating procedures. Provide internal training to department and impacted end users.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Lead vendor management and software license and IT access management program.
• Change Control: Lead of IT Change Advisory Board.
• Audit Management: Participate in internal and external audits; oversee and coordinate responses to audit requests.
• Value Strategy: Monitor compliance with IT performance management. Prepare reports of department activities, tasks, and monitor operational metrics including compliance with policies, regulations, and customer requirements and service level agreements. Coordinate department LEM reporting.
• IT Survey Coordination: Leads survey coordination and facilitation (Epic, Chime, AHA, etc.)
• Stay up to date on evolving threats, technologies, and solutions.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure IT strategy aligns to business goals.
• Escalate and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Identify and manage operational risk.

Valco Melton, a world leader in adhesive application, fluid handling, and quality assurance systems, is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the Technical Communications team at our world headquarters in Cincinnati.

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for developing both e-learning and in-person learning modules for internal and external customers. Internally, these modules will be used to improve training quality for our technical personnel. Externally, these resources perform a critical role in the acceptance and proper use of Valco Melton’s equipment at customer sites.

The Instructional Designer will be the sole developer of these learning modules but will have robust support from the Engineering and Service teams. Along with this support, the Designer will have access to demonstration equipment and instructional design tools, with Articulate 360 as the central focus.

Note: this role is a 100% on-site position based at Valco Melton’s world headquarters in Cincinnati.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues across the company, especially Technical Service and Engineering to create training content for both online and in-person environments.
• Be prepared to produce basic video recording, editing, and production of Valco Melton equipment for training module material.
• Use technical writing skills for script development and editing.
• Use AI-based translation tools to translate learning modules into multiple languages.
• Use Articulate-360 training development software tools, specifically for online learning modules.
• Use PowerPoint, audio, and video tools for development of in-person training material.
• Visit customer sites to gain understanding of how Valco Melton equipment works and how it integrates with the machines in various markets,
• Accompany trainers to obtain occasional direct feedback on training material.
• Work with company resources to provide suitable narration of scripts used in online learning modules.
• Obtain an online Instructional Design certificate if not already certified.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, technology, technical writing, or other applicable field.
• Certified in Instructional Design by an accredited program.
• 3-5 years of experience with in-person training or training development.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and personal time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• On-site fitness center and exercise amenities.

Packaging Supervisor Job Description

Company Introduction:

Impact Beverage provides scalability to the world’s fastest growing beverage brands. As this 

market has grown rapidly, so has Impact Beverage. We are a beverage manufacturing and 

warehousing company known for an innovative business model and dynamic company culture. 

Our team at Impact Beverage is open-minded about continuous improvement and embraces 

technology to help make our products exceed customer expectations.

Job Overview

The Packaging Supervisor guides one of our packaging teams in the execution of Impact

Beverage packaging processes. The Packaging Supervisor reports directly to the Packaging 

Manager. This position will have a strong commitment to quality, delivery, training, and 

documentation, whilst ensuring the production schedule is executed. A strong background in 

SOP creation and execution, and a high-level of mechanical proficiency required. 

Work Location and Format:

4831 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232

Schedule 1: Sunday-Wednesday, 2PM-12AM

Schedule 2: Wednesday-Saturday, 2PM-12AM

Reports To: Packaging Manager – Line 2

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

• 401K retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match, no vesting period (eligible 

after 6 months of employment)

• Paid vacation and paid designated holidays

• On-site Impact Food Hall with health-conscious lunch provided 3x per week

• Wellness program benefit

• Adoption/IVF/IUI assistance benefit

• Childcare assistance benefit

• Community service assistance benefit

**Pay - $27-$30/hour

Responsibilities:

• Be the daily subject matter expert for your packaging team

• Proven ability to motivate and lead a team 

• Lead onboarding and training for new packaging team members

• Coordinate with QA/QC Department to ensure relevant packaging data is collected and 

protocols are followed; assist in implementation of new procedures as they are 

developed

• Contribute to packaging policy development, with the broader goal of making Impact a 

world-class manufacturing operation

• Work with the Packaging Manager to establish and standardize packaging procedures 

(S.O.P.s/standard of work)

• Lead training of Packaging Team according to S.O.P.s

• Hold team accountable for deviations from Standard of Work

• Communicate gaps in training and needs for training

• Coordinate with the Packaging Manager on the Production Schedule and on time 

delivery

• Lead packaging team in day-to-day operations, including performance of production 

work:

o Proper documentation of all packaging data in accordance with internal rules as 

well as compliance needs

o General packaging work: 

▪ Equipment Operation

▪ Material staging

o CIP Filler 

o General cleaning and sanitation

o Work with and report any mechanical issues to the Maintenance Team and 

Packaging Manager

▪ Be able to succinctly and effectively communicate concerns with 

equipment

▪ Be familiar and able to receive instructions via maintenance for 

adjustments and minor repairs on all packaging equipment

o Operate a forklift, scissor lift, manual/powered jacks, and walk behind lifts safely

o Perform other jobs in/outside of the department as needed

o Assist other Impact Beverage Colleagues as necessary

• Works with Packaging Manager to ensure that packaging team adheres to established 

safety/alcohol/food defense policies. Assists with updates and implementation to said 

policies as necessary

• Lead Packaging SQDIP, effectively communicate why metrics were missed and provide 

solution-based feedback from failures

• Coordination with packaging team and warehouse team on resource sharing/production 

transfers/raw materials ordering and receipt, ensuring that hand-offs are 

communicated/executed smoothly

• Evaluate proposed production schedule with Packaging Manager, identifying and 

communicating scheduling adjustments as necessary

Ensure that proper sanitation/cleanliness is maintained in the assigned Packaging Line 

as well as assigned facility areas

• Implement and enforce any food safety compliance rules in accordance with the 

compliance management

• Effective, constructive, and efficient coordination, communication, and collaboration 

with all members of the Impact Beverage Staff, especially members of the packaging 

department

• Cross-training/working in other areas of Impact Beverage as needed

• Working when and as needed to achieve production schedule goals

• Coordinate and communicate effective completion of WIP work throughout normal shift

• Ability to direct and delegate Packaging staff personnel and resources to effectively 

complete daily production schedule

• Conducting oneself in a professional manner when representing Impact Beverage, 

whether inside or outside of the facility.

• Direct and provide feedback for overnight team as relates to production operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or similar experience 

• Previous proven team leadership capabilities 

• Strong problem-solving skills and experience working cross functionally

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements:

• Operate inside confined spaces

• Ability to regularly lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

• Possess the manual dexterity to operate hand tools

• Execute repetitive motions for long periods when necessary (packaging, etc.)

• Required to stand, crouch, lift and climb ladders

• Work at height

• Wear appropriate PPE for a given task

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Company Description

FORMSET is located in Cincinnati, OH and specializes in industrial design, product development, and product rendering/animation. From concept to production, we offer full-cycle product development, industrial design, design engineering, and manufacturing optimization solutions as well. Our expertise ranges from consumer electronics to advanced prototyping and production solutions, serving both Fortune 500 companies and startups. At FORMSET, we are driven by a passion for transforming ideas into innovative, tangible products that push the boundaries of design and technology.

Role Description

This is a remote/hybrid role for a Freelance 3D Artist (Cincinnati preferred). The 3D Artist will handle tasks including creating 3D models, textures, and environments for realistic visuals, and setting up lighting to achieve desired aesthetic effects. Responsibilities also involve animating 3D assets and ensuring designs meet project specifications and timelines. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver visually appealing animations will be a key aspect of the role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with 3D modeling software(Blender preferred) and expertise in creating high-quality 3D models.
• Strong skills in environment creation, texturing, and lighting for realistic or stylistic visual outputs
• Experience in 3D product animations
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote working environment if necessary
• Attention to detail and a creative approach to problem-solving
• Previous experience in 3D animated product advertisement

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

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

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

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

Salary and Benefits

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

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

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

Duty Locations

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

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

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

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

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa

• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island

• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta

• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico

• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina

• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren

• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata

• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen

• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente

• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville

• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford

• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox

• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Typical assignments include: 

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

Qualifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Requirements

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

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

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