Information Technology Jobs in Meriden

This position is for individuals who want to develop a side income stream while still working full time. You will test different small-scale remote opportunities, learn what works, and grow what produces results.

You’ll use the resources provided to guide you, but your path is self-driven. Over time, you might focus more on the hustles that bring the highest returns.

Responsibilities:

• Review and apply different side-hustle ideas tailored for people with full jobs

• Execute tasks, manage projects or gigs you select

• Keep a simple record of your time vs. earnings

• Iterate and improve your approach as you go

Requirements:

• Stable full-time job or core commitment

• Access to internet and device for remote work

• Willingness to test ideas and adapt

• Organization, follow-through, and consistency

Bonus Skills:

• Ability to analyze which hustles are viable

• Comfort with trial and error

• Some prior side-gig experience (but not required)

Benefits:

• Fully remote

• Flexible hours

• Potential to grow side income steadily

• No micromanagement

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

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full Time Opportunity for Primary Care Physician in Connecticut! Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

We seek a passionate Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive outpatient care for adult patients.

Location: near Marion, Connecticut Field: Primary Care Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).

Explore the opportunity for a 4-day work week! Position Details: Role: Primary Care Physician (18+) Setting: 100% office-based outpatient care Schedule: Weekdays only Teaching Opportunities: Available with optional faculty appointment On-Call Commitment: Minimal, with only phone calls averaging two call weekends per year and one weeknight every two months Compensation & Benefits: Uncapped incentive bonus Loan repayment support Sign-on bonus and relocation stipend Paid time off plus all company holidays Paid CME time off with a dedicated budget, and reimbursement for professional licenses and dues Retirement plan with a competitive match Family care benefits, including emergency back-up care Optional moonlighting and per diem opportunities in hospital or urgent care settings Access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as tuition programs, insurance options, and more Requirements: Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligibility to obtain one) Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Why Choose Connecticut? Connecticut offers a prime location with proximity to major cities like New York and Boston, while maintaining a peaceful suburban lifestyle.

The state boasts excellent educational institutions and a robust job market in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and technology.

Residents enjoy a rich cultural scene with museums, theaters, and historic sites, alongside a range of outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and boating.

Embrace the opportunity to thrive in a rewarding role that provides professional growth and a balanced lifestyle in the heart of New England.

To apply, please call us at 4 or email us at and reference job j-275288.

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Middletown, CT

• Department: Urgent Care Middletown
• Hours: Per Diem

Position Summary

To provide high-quality and efficient patient care to Middlesex Hospital Urgent Care patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certification of satisfactory completion of an approved physician's assistant or advanced practice registered nurse program.
• Connecticut Licensure as a physician's assistant or APRN
• ACLS certification.
• Minimum of two years of urgent care/emergency medicine experience

About Middlesex Health

The Smarter Choice for your Career!

Come join one of Connecticut?s Top Workplaces, and a Magnet-designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Full-Time (40 hours/week in Portland, CT)

• competitive compensation (with production RVU model)
• generous paid time off and good work-life balance
• reimbursement for CME, license, and DEA
• malpractice coverage provided

Summary:

To provide high-quality and efficient patient care to Middlesex Health Primary Care patients. Must be familiar and comfortable with diagnosing and treating primary care patients.

Ability and expectation to build your own patient panel from new consults to follow-up patients

Requires independent decision making, with immediate access to collaborate with other clinicians as appropriate and necessary

Involved in all aspects of care from obtaining a detailed history, performing physical examinations, developing and implementing treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, as well as performing some procedures.·strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work together as a team

• seeking a provider who can practice independently, while comfortable asking questions or seeking help when appropriate
• experience working with a diverse patient population (multicultural environment, with patients of all socioeconomic backgrounds)

Minimum Requirements:

Certification of satisfactory completion of an approved physician's assistant or nurse practitioner program. Connecticut Licensure as a physician's assistant or nurse practitioner. Compliance with all Middlesex Health Medical staff bylaws for maintenance of Middlesex Health privileges. ACLS certification.

Middlesex Health

Based in Middletown, Conn., Middlesex Health, a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, includes Middlesex Hospital, a not-for-profit magnet hospital with 275 beds, and two Middlesex Health Cancer Center locations. It also features three emergency departments and two urgent care centers, along with many other programs and services. Middlesex Health?s network of primary care physicians, medical and surgical specialists, and other employees work to meet the needs of the Middlesex County and Connecticut shoreline communities.

Using innovative technology, Middlesex Health?s vision is to be the clear, first choice for medical care, and its mission is to provide the safest, highest-quality care and best experience possible.

Sign On Bonus up to $7500 for full time providers for external candidates

Position:Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

Location:Torrington, CT

Schedules: Full-time and Part-time

Salary Range: $ 132,652 - 172,395 / year

Float option available - extra compensation if willing to float 30 miles

Bonus: Monthly (based on volumes) & Quarterly (based on patient satisfaction and quality metrics)

We are seeking experienced Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who have urgent care or emergency room experience, treating both adult and pediatric patients, to join our welcoming and diverse community of providers in the Torrington and surrounding region.

• In this role, you will provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections.
• It is essential to have excellent assessment skills to recognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary while going above and beyond to deliver an unparalleled patient experience.

A Career with Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care Offers:

• Work in our beautiful state-of-the-art centers that are provider/patient-friendly and equipped with imaging, labs and an advanced EMR (EPIC) that is fully integrated with Hartford HealthCare!
• By partnering with Hartford HealthCare, you will also be able to reach beyond the episodic patient treatment of traditional urgent care and have access to extensive resources and specialists.
• More autonomy with mentoring and support when you need it.
• Our patient satisfaction scores validate our focus on the quality of care.

Excellent Bonus Programs (for fulltime/part-time providers):

• Daily Volume Bonus paid monthly based on patient visit metrics met per shift (to reward those who work at the busier centers).
• Quarterly Bonus of up to 5% on top of your clinical base salary, based upon patient satisfaction scores and quality measures.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Physician Assistants: Master?s degree and NCCPA Certification is required.
• Nurse Practitioners: Master?s degree and ANCC or AANP Certification is required
• Minimum of 1 year of fulltime experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting required.
• Experienced and licensed treating both pediatric and adult patient populations (all ages) required.
• Comfortable with minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints, etc.), and preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required.
• Licensed in the state of Connecticut as a Nurse Practitioner (APRN or FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) required.

About Us:

At GoHealth Urgent Care, we GO above and beyond for our patients, communities and team members to ensure effortless, personal and connected experiences. That's why we partner with the most innovative and integrated health systems and staff our centers with the most knowledgeable providers.

GoHealth Urgent Care has partnered with Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, to create a substantial network of urgent care centers throughout Connecticut that put patients and providers first, through delivering superior care and convenience. The partnership provides patients with greater access to innovative urgent care through state-of-the-art technology and unique patient access tools, such as online registration and appointment scheduling.

We are committed to Quality Care:

Our Urgent Care locations have been accredited by the Urgent Care Association. The only program of its kind, this accreditation was awarded for GoHealth Urgent Care's excellence in both certification and quality and safety standards. This accomplishment signifies our continued dedication to the patients we serve.

Apply Now and Take Your Career to the Next Level! If you are a dynamic, flexible, and experienced clinician ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Do not miss this opportunity to join our collaborative team and practice urgent care medicine with the support of a fast-growing healthcare network. Apply now and unlock your full potential!

For all Hartford-GoHealth Locations visit: with us:

Have questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, to start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare-GoHealth Urgent Care.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Behavioral Health - Outpatient Adult Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Rushford Rushford Center, one of Connecticut's leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. Rushford offers a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of Rushford's specialists, they continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services. Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role Scope ? Evaluate and manage psychiatric disorders ? Coordinate appropriate follow up care, referrals, and case management ? Performs crisis intervention and medication management ? Develop and implement long and short range treatment plans ? Orders and performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, and provides patient notification and follow up care ? Solicits medical management consult or input when appropriate ? Completes all clinical reminders to keep each patient up to date in the system ? Work in collaborative practice with Psychiatrist ? Telepsychiatry opportunities when clinically appropriate Advanced Practitioners Enjoy At Hartford HealthCare newly graduated and experienced providers are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeed through on the job, classroom, and procedural training. Our benefits include: ? Supportive and flexible environment ? In-depth training for candidates without behavioral health experience ? Competitive compensation ? Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans ? Generous Paid-Time Off ? Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice ? Proven and effective onboarding with supportive ongoing mentorship ? Access to Hartford HealthCare's Office of Advanced Practice - an internal organization committed to the growth and development of our Advanced Practitioners ? Leadership development opportunities through Hartford HealthCare's Professional Leadership Development Institute Qualifications: Advanced Practitioner Requirements ? Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Master's program preferred

• Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Connecticut
• Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or National Board Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse through AACN or ANCC.

? Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification preferred We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Sign On Bonus up to $7500 for full time providers for external candidates

Position:Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

Location:Torrington, CT

Schedules: Full-time and Part-time

Salary Range: $ 132,652 - 172,395 / year

Float option available - extra compensation if willing to float 30 miles

Bonus: Monthly (based on volumes) & Quarterly (based on patient satisfaction and quality metrics)

We are seeking experienced Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who have urgent care or emergency room experience, treating both adult and pediatric patients, to join our welcoming and diverse community of providers in the Torrington and surrounding region.

• In this role, you will provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections.
• It is essential to have excellent assessment skills to recognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary while going above and beyond to deliver an unparalleled patient experience.

A Career with Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care Offers:

• Work in our beautiful state-of-the-art centers that are provider/patient-friendly and equipped with imaging, labs and an advanced EMR (EPIC) that is fully integrated with Hartford HealthCare!
• By partnering with Hartford HealthCare, you will also be able to reach beyond the episodic patient treatment of traditional urgent care and have access to extensive resources and specialists.
• More autonomy with mentoring and support when you need it.
• Our patient satisfaction scores validate our focus on the quality of care.

Excellent Bonus Programs (for fulltime/part-time providers):

• Daily Volume Bonus paid monthly based on patient visit metrics met per shift (to reward those who work at the busier centers).
• Quarterly Bonus of up to 5% on top of your clinical base salary, based upon patient satisfaction scores and quality measures.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Physician Assistants: Master?s degree and NCCPA Certification is required.
• Nurse Practitioners: Master?s degree and ANCC or AANP Certification is required
• Minimum of 1 year of fulltime experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting required.
• Experienced and licensed treating both pediatric and adult patient populations (all ages) required.
• Comfortable with minor procedures (sutures, casts, splints, etc.), and preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required.
• Licensed in the state of Connecticut as a Nurse Practitioner (APRN or FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) required.

About Us:

At GoHealth Urgent Care, we GO above and beyond for our patients, communities and team members to ensure effortless, personal and connected experiences. That's why we partner with the most innovative and integrated health systems and staff our centers with the most knowledgeable providers.

GoHealth Urgent Care has partnered with Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, to create a substantial network of urgent care centers throughout Connecticut that put patients and providers first, through delivering superior care and convenience. The partnership provides patients with greater access to innovative urgent care through state-of-the-art technology and unique patient access tools, such as online registration and appointment scheduling.

We are committed to Quality Care:

Our Urgent Care locations have been accredited by the Urgent Care Association. The only program of its kind, this accreditation was awarded for GoHealth Urgent Care's excellence in both certification and quality and safety standards. This accomplishment signifies our continued dedication to the patients we serve.

Apply Now and Take Your Career to the Next Level! If you are a dynamic, flexible, and experienced clinician ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Do not miss this opportunity to join our collaborative team and practice urgent care medicine with the support of a fast-growing healthcare network. Apply now and unlock your full potential!

For all Hartford-GoHealth Locations visit: with us:

Have questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, to start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare-GoHealth Urgent Care.

#INDPR

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.

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.