Information Technology Jobs in None, MS

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
  
• Provides direct care in a safe manner.
  
• Evaluation of the plan of care on a continuous basis.
  
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
  
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery in assigned area.

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing

• Preferred - No prior work experience

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
  
• Required - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Licensed Practical Nurse - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
  
• Preferred - Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
  
• Must have good balance and coordination.
  
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
  
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
  
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
  
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
  
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in implementing the plan of care for a group of patients and functioning in a technical role in providing quality patient care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
• Provides direct care in a safe manner.
• Evaluation of the plan of care on a continuous basis.
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery in assigned area.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing - LPN

Work Experience Requirements

• No prior work experience

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Shift availability: Days 7a-7p or Nights 7p-7a
Full time and Part time opportunities!
Rotating Weekend shifts !
Night , Evening, and Weekend Shift Differentials!

Education:

Work Experience:

Certifications:

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
  
• Provides direct care in a safe manner.
  
• Evaluation of the plan of care on a continuous basis.
  
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
  
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery in assigned area.

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing

• Preferred - No prior work experience

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
  
• Required - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Licensed Practical Nurse - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
  
• Preferred - Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
  
• Must have good balance and coordination.
  
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
  
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
  
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
  
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
  
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
 

Education

Required - Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.

Work Experience

Required - None.

Preferred - Radiologic technology experience.

Certifications

Required - Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible, registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 90 days of employment, and temporary state license required.

Current unrestricted license in the state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy.

• Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.

• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.

• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (may include placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast).

• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.

• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted.

• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
 

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
  
• Provides direct care in a safe manner.
  
• Evaluation of the plan of care on a continuous basis.
  
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
  
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery in assigned area.

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing

• Preferred - No prior work experience

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
  
• Required - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Licensed Practical Nurse - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
  
• Preferred - Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
  
• Must have good balance and coordination.
  
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
  
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
  
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
  
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
  
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
  
• Provides direct care in a safe manner.
  
• Evaluation of the plan of care on a continuous basis.
  
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
  
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery in assigned area.

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
  
• Required - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

• Positive working relationship and excellent interpersonal skills in working with physicians.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to plan and schedule tasks and to maintain control of own workflow.
  
• General PC skills.
  
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills.

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
  
• Must have good balance and coordination.
  
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
  
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
  
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
  
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
  
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

 

• Accountable for day-to-day testing activities for diagnostic imaging. Plans, coordinates, and directs testing activities, ensures reliability and availability of equipment and supplies.
• Supervises the work of technologists engaged in performing diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Recommends various personnel actions including hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, and corrective actions. Develops and implements processes through orientation, training and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated throughout their employment.
• Assists with development of budgets, monitors budgets in assigned diagnostic areas, and authorizes expenditures.
• Implements and monitors quality control programs to ensure reliability of tests, proper function of equipment, and compliance with federal and regulatory standards. Prepares and maintains records and documentation.
• Plans and schedules work ensuring distribution of assignments and adequate staffing based on workload and productivity standards.
• Provides advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, technical assistance, and instruction in assigned areas.
• Responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements, inspection readiness, and procedure manual oversight.
• Performs other administrative functions in support of department operations, as assigned.
• Performs the duties of a diagnostic technologist, as needed.

• Required - Associates Degree Radiography

• Required - Imaging technologist 3-5 years
• Preferred - Supervisory or Management

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Registered Radiologic Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Preferred - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• Preferred - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated clinical competencies in radiography imaging equipment and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of radiology information systems (RIS, HIS, and PACS preferred).
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as business plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Associates, management, physicians and patients and their families.
• Ability to work without close supervision or professional guidance and to exercise independent judgment.

• Supervises the diagnostic imaging technologists in the assigned area(s).

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

 

• Accountable for day-to-day testing activities for diagnostic imaging. Plans, coordinates, and directs testing activities, ensures reliability and availability of equipment and supplies.
• Supervises the work of technologists engaged in performing diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Recommends various personnel actions including hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, and corrective actions. Develops and implements processes through orientation, training and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated throughout their employment.
• Assists with development of budgets, monitors budgets in assigned diagnostic areas, and authorizes expenditures.
• Implements and monitors quality control programs to ensure reliability of tests, proper function of equipment, and compliance with federal and regulatory standards. Prepares and maintains records and documentation.
• Plans and schedules work ensuring distribution of assignments and adequate staffing based on workload and productivity standards.
• Provides advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, technical assistance, and instruction in assigned areas.
• Responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements, inspection readiness, and procedure manual oversight.
• Performs other administrative functions in support of department operations, as assigned.
• Performs the duties of a diagnostic technologist, as needed.

• Required - Associates Degree Radiography

• Required - Imaging technologist 3-5 years
• Preferred - Supervisory or Management

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Registered Radiologic Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Preferred - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• Preferred - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated clinical competencies in radiography imaging equipment and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of radiology information systems (RIS, HIS, and PACS preferred).
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as business plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Associates, management, physicians and patients and their families.
• Ability to work without close supervision or professional guidance and to exercise independent judgment.

• Supervises the diagnostic imaging technologists in the assigned area(s).

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

The Part-Time Zone Lead (ZL) supports merchandising in designated zones and maintains an active selling culture by ensuring that all visual aspects are set and upheld to documented company standards designed to drive sales. Provides expertise in visual standards, merchandising techniques, fixturing, and implementation of all in-store marketing elements (signs, vignettes, endcaps, tables, first look/flash finds) that reinforce seasons/holidays and in-store promotions within their designated areas. The Zone Lead influences store Team Members to be knowledgeable about visual merchandising and visual standards while always demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• The Zone Lead supports all aspects of the visual merchandising processes for the store by planning, in conjunction with the Zone Manager, and leading the transitions, reinventions, product assortment changes, and resets while at the same time maintaining visual integrity, a neat/clean, organized environment, and inspiring guests to discover ideas and solutions through compelling visual merchandising.
• The ZL oversees Task Management by planning/executing the daily/weekly workload and assigned tasks in partnership with the Zone Manager to deliver on visual merchandising, department and store sales goals, guest engagement, etc., and ensures all tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• The Zone Lead participates in all freight processes for incoming freight and/or transitions The ZL processes freight and stocks designated areas, including down stocking and end cap maintenance, while maintaining a neat, clean, organized zone.
• The ZL supports the store team in the areas of customer satisfaction, inventory control/shrink, safety, loss prevention expense control, and customer experience so the store will operate effectively and profitably. Participates in regular meetings/huddles with team members on these subjects.
• The ZL serves as a role model and coach in all areas as it relates to visual merchandising experience and provides continuous learning opportunities to all.
• The ZL leverages daily interactions to communicate and teach/train visual priorities and creation of visual moments that support the customer experience.
• The Zone Lead reviews the store financial and business data from the store scorecard, including sales and expenses, and acts within assigned zones to improve metrics.
• The Zone Lead ensures the maintenance of a neat, clean, organized zone ensuring the store is always up to date with current signing and sets.
• All other duties are based on business needs.
• Open Availability (require nights and weekends)

Qualifications & Competencies:

• At least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma/Equivalent.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with excellent verbal, written, and comprehension skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. or team lift 100 lbs.
• The ability to interpret visual merchandising presentations relate them to the store environment and adapt to different store designs and architecture.
• Strong attention to detail, e.g., standards, marketing, lighting, fixturing, etc.
• Reliable and trustworthy role model for ethical and honest behavior. Does the right thing for the team member, the customer, and the company in all situations.
• Creates a sense of urgency; promotes teamwork, delegates appropriately; motivates self and team to accomplish objectives. Timely and thorough execution.
• Ability to comprehend, train, develop, motivate, and lead in a manner of fosters a work environment that is smart & scrappy, safe, and fun.
• Flexible and creative with an ability to handle multiple tasks where priorities shift with the demands of the business.

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)