Information Technology Jobs in Surfside, CA

About the Company:

The company is a leading metal additive manufacturing (AM) partner for aerospace and defense organizations. They design, optimize, and produce mission-critical hardware that enables customers to leverage AM technologies in ways previously thought impossible. Their team supports cutting-edge programs across aviation, space, and national defense, delivering engineering excellence from concept through production.

About the Role:

The Principal Additive Manufacturing Engineer – Applications is a senior, customer-facing technical authority. You will work directly with aerospace and defense primes, OEMs, and government organizations to guide AM strategy, influence design decisions, and deliver advanced metal AM solutions for high-stakes missions. This role operates at a peer-to-peer level with senior customer engineers and plays a key part in shaping the future of AM adoption across critical defense and aerospace programs.

What You'll Do:

• Serving as the senior technical lead and trusted advisor for key aerospace and defense programs.
• Leading AM strategy, qualification plans, and adoption pathways across complex customer missions.
• Running technical design reviews, engineering workshops, and program strategy sessions with customer leadership.
• Translating mission and performance requirements into optimized metal AM solutions that balance cost, risk, and reliability.
• Developing high-impact proposals, white papers, and technical recommendations for advanced AM applications.
• Driving implementation of DfAM best practices, simulation-based optimization, and qualification approaches for mission-critical hardware.
• Working cross-functionally with business development, manufacturing, and quality teams on capture strategies and program execution.
• Acting as the primary technical interface from concept through qualification and production.
• Mentoring engineers and elevating the organization's customer-facing AM technical depth.
• Ensuring compliance with aerospace standards: AS9100D, NADCAP, MIL-SPEC, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements.

What You Need to Bring:

• Recognized expertise in metal additive manufacturing for aerospace and defense applications.
• A proven ability to influence design, qualification, and engineering decisions at primes, OEMs, and government agencies.
• Deep knowledge of LPBF/DMLS, DED, and hybrid AM processes and relevant alloys (Ti, Ni, Al, Cu).
• Strong background in aerospace materials science, metallurgy, and thermal-mechanical behavior of AM components.
• Proficiency in CAD (NX preferred), AM simulation tools, and FEA, with the ability to present technical findings clearly.
• Demonstrated success presenting to executive and non-technical customer stakeholders.
• Understanding of AS9100D, NADCAP, MMPDS, MIL-SPEC, and aerospace certification and qualification pathways.
• Leadership skills to mentor and guide engineering teams in both technical execution and customer engagement.
• Bachelor's degree required (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering).
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years in aerospace/defense AM engineering, advanced design, or manufacturing applications.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance (required for employment).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dynamic, collaborative culture focused on innovation and professional growth

Why Join:

Join a team that's redefining aerospace and defense manufacturing through innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Here, you'll:

• Work on real flight hardware that supports next-generation space and defense missions.
• Be part of a fast-growing, hands-on engineering culture where your ideas make an impact.
• Collaborate with experts across design, materials, and production to advance the frontiers of metal 3D printing.
• Access career development opportunities, advanced AM technologies, and a mission-driven environment that values curiosity and continuous learning.

A leading employee-owned environmental consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Groundwater Remediation Engineer to join its Southern California team. This is a senior-level technical and leadership role focused on complex groundwater remediation projects, regulatory negotiations, and long-term site closure strategies.

This position is ideal for an engineer who wants to operate as a technical authority, lead high-impact remediation work, and mentor engineering teams while collaborating closely with regulators, water districts, clients, and legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, design, construction, optimization, and long-term performance evaluation of groundwater remediation systems
• Oversee remediation design/build projects from conceptual design through installation, commissioning, and O&M
• Provide technical leadership for rehabilitation and optimization of existing systems, including pump-and-treat and advanced treatment technologies
• Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory agency negotiations, ensuring compliant and defensible remediation strategies
• Collaborate with Southern California water districts, regulatory agencies, and project attorneys
• Develop and implement long-term site closure and exit strategies
• Lead and mentor mid-level engineers and guide multidisciplinary project teams
• Prepare technical reports, design packages, schedules, cost estimates, and system performance evaluations
• Support clients and legal teams with expert technical documentation and analysis

Qualifications

• 10-20 years of experience in groundwater remediation engineering
• Strong expertise in remediation system design, construction, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Proven experience leading remediation design/build projects
• Hands-on experience with system installation, construction oversight, and O&M
• Demonstrated success in regulatory agency negotiations at the state and/or regional level
• Experience working with Southern California water districts and local regulatory frameworks
• Experience with ion exchange treatment systems, including multi-contaminant applications
• Subject-matter expertise in perchlorate remediation technologies
• Experience collaborating with attorneys and legal teams on regulatory or litigation-support matters
• Ability to lead teams and manage complex project deliverables

Why This Role

• Employee-owned firm with long-term upside
• Senior technical authority position with real influence
• High-impact, non-routine remediation work
• Strong autonomy and leadership runway
• Purpose-driven environmental work with visible results

Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest health delivery systems in California, seeks an accomplished EPIC Cupid Application Analyst

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NOTE- THIS IS LARGELY REMOTEROLE & ONLY W2 CANDIDATES/NO C2C/1099

*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***

Position: EPIC CUPID Application Analyst (Job Id - # 3217916)

Location: San Francisco CA 94104 (Hybrid-1 week/month)

Duration: 6 months + Strong Possibility of Extension

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Manager is looking for:

- Someone who can mentor our new FTEs in the Cupid application

- Someone who is also certified in Radiant and will be helping to cross-cover our Radiant on-call schedule (the goal is a single on-call schedule for Radiant/Cupid)

- Someone who is extremely strong in speaking to ops around workflows.

What specific experience, background, and/or qualifications are you looking for in candidates for this position?

Cupid certification and a strong Cupid background (implementation as well as support); Also required to be certified in Radiant and will help support the on-call rotation for both applications.

Job Function Summary:

Involves the design, building, testing, and implementation of clinical application systems. Provides support to clinical users through knowledge of clinical processes, documentation needs, workflows, and clinical practice standards, when adapting software to meet their needs. Works with clinicians to create or adapt written protocols. Prepares detailed specs encompassing clinical processes, information flow, risk, and impact analysis. May provide customer service, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Generic Scope:

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope:

Applies skills as a seasoned clinical applications professional to projects of medium size at all levels of complexity, or portions of large projects.

The Clinical Applications Professional III functions as the primary support contact and expert for technology solutions used within the cardiology service lines. They work under the direction of the Team Lead and/or Manager to configure, build & install applications. They coordinate all issues that arise during the project for their application area. Key operational activities include primary responsibility to analyze work flows and understand policies, procedures and constraints of the clinical or business operations supported by the applications. In depth and precise investigation and documentation of operational specifications and application functionality is required. Key technical activities include the analysis of new releases to determine how workflow should be modified, building and populating databases and tables during initial system configuration, conducting system testing and conversion data validation. The application analyst develops and documents internal procedures and establishes change control processes for the application.

The Clinical Application Analyst also develops user training aids and trains end users in workflow and use of applications. They function as the primary contact to troubleshoot problems and questions from end-users during training, go-live, stabilization and on-going support (7x24). Successful candidates are skilled communicators who make decisions independently and in collaboration with others up and down the project structure. Attention to detail is a critical skill for this position. Successful candidates enjoy helping other users learn and adopt to use of the technology solutions

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Bhupesh Khurana

Lead Technical Recruiter

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Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally, as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.

At a Glance

Company: Precision Castparts Corp.
Location: Garden Grove, CA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $26.00 – $39.25 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Days or Afternoons | Monday–Friday 
Overtime: Optional 6 hours Saturday
Experience Level: Mid-Level (2–4 years)
Work Authorization: U.S. Person may be required (ITAR/EAR compliance)
Apply Link: Apply through hireCNC

Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support continued production demand and operational growth across aerospace and industrial manufacturing programs.

At Precision Castparts Corp., this position plays a key role in producing highly engineered, tight-tolerance components used in aerospace, power generation, and energy applications — with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and on-time delivery.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

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• Set up and operate CNC Lathes and automated machining cells (DMG Mori EcoTurn 450, DMG Mori NLX 2500/700, Hardinge, Takisawa)
  
• Prepare fixtures, load tooling, and set offsets for production runs
  
• Load, run, and make basic edits to CNC programs at the machine
  
• Run production and repeat jobs while maintaining quality standards
  
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision tools
  
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain tolerances and part quality
  
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop travelers, and work instructions
  
• Verify prior operations are complete before starting new processes
  
• Troubleshoot basic machining or program issues as they arise
  
• Collaborate with supervisors, leads, and quality teams to ensure production goals are met
  

Machines, Controls & Inspection Tools

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

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• 2–3 Axis CNC Lathes - DMG Mori EcoTurn 450, DMG Mori NLX 2500/700, Hardinge, Takisawa
  
• Automated Machine Cells
  
• Drilling & Reaming Equipment
  

Controls:

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• Fanuc
  
• Haas
  
• Mazak 
  

Inspection Tools:

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• Micrometers
  
• Calipers
  
• Height Gauges
  
• Air Gauges
  
• Bench Inspection Equipment
  

Materials You’ll Work With

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• Aluminum
  
• Alloy Steel
  
• Stainless Steel
  
• Aerospace-grade alloys
  

What We’re Looking ForRequired:

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• 1+ years of CNC machining and setup experience
  
• Experience with CNC Lathes
  
• Ability to read blueprints and follow shop travelers
  
• Basic understanding of G & M codes
  
• Experience with setups, tooling, and offsets
  
• Familiarity with inspection tools (calipers, mics, gauges)
  
• Basic shop math (fractions, decimals, measurements)
  
• Ability to read and write English
  
• Safety-focused and reliable
  

Preferred (Not Required):

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• Experience with multi-axis (3+ axis) machining
  
• Exposure to automated machine cells
  
• Experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing
  
• Strong troubleshooting and process improvement mindset
  

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Precision Castparts Corp. because:

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• Clean, organized, and safety-focused shop environment
  
• Stable, long-term work supporting aerospace and energy industries
  
• Access to advanced machining equipment and technology
  
• Competitive pay and strong benefits package
  
• Opportunities to grow into advanced setup, programming, or leadership roles
  
• Backed by Berkshire Hathaway with strong long-term stability
  

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $26.00 – $39.25/hr (DOE)

Benefits:

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• Quarterly Bonus
  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
• 40 hours PTO annually
  
• 10 paid holidays
  
• Life insurance
  

Schedule:

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• Monday–Friday | Days or Afternoons
  

Overtime: As needed

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• Provide advanced medical care and operational services for Marine Reconnaissance, USMC Special Operations Forces and Navy Special Operations Command personnel, like SWCC and SEALs
• Engage as a team member in direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense and unconventional warfare

• Rescue patients and deliver emergency care from the back of a helicopter
• Perform aircrew duties and En Route Care (ERC) for routine illness and emergent patients
• Provide relief and assistance in areas ravaged by catastrophic natural disasters
• Support Search and Rescue (SAR), tactical evacuation (TECEVAC), Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC), casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) and Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR) for Navy and Marine Corps Aviation

• Provide basic medicine and assist medics in prevention and treatment of diving related illnesses, injuries associated with deep sea diving and hyperbaric conditions
• Operate, test and repair all Navy diving equipment
• Perform underwater inspections, harbor/port/ship security inspections, conduct ordnance searches, rescue personnel, engage in special warfare and small boat operations
• Operate Swimmer Delivery Vehicle Dry-Deck Shelter system and submarine Lock-in/Lock-out systems

• Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman Pipeline (121 weeks)
  Areas of training include but are not limited to basic reconnaissance, airborne operations, combatant diving, demolitions, clinical diagnostics, advanced trauma skills, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), basic surgical anesthesia, basic veterinary medicine and basic dental exams.
• Search and Rescue Medical Tech Pipeline (27 weeks)
  Areas of training include but are not limited to advanced fluid resuscitation, administration and management of Advanced Life Support medications, use of emergency medical equipment, rescue and recovery devices and patient handling.
• Medical Deep Sea Diving Tech Pipeline (28 weeks)
  Areas of training include but are not limited to diving physics, scuba and surface-supplied air diving, recognition and treatment of diving related illnesses.

• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Normal color perception
• Pass a physical examination
• 28 years of age or younger
• U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance

Doctor of Medicine | Radiology - General/Other

Location: Lakewood, CA

Employer: Wellhart, LLC

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 36 Days

Start Date: ASAP

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Radiology MD in Lakewood, California, 90712!

We are seeking an experienced Radiologist for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, with a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm schedule. The Radiologist will perform all interventional radiology procedures at a non-trauma center hospital and manage a mix of inpatient, routine, and stat cases. This role is ideal for a board certified or board eligible physician seeking a long-term onsite assignment utilizing advanced RPCE Tech Stack and Powerscribe 4.0 technology.

Job Details

• Location: California
• Facility Type: Non-trauma center hospital
• Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
• LOA: 36 days
• Provider Type Needed: Radiologist
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform all interventional radiology procedures at the hospital
• Interpret and report on a variety of inpatient, routine, and stat imaging cases
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality patient care
• Utilize RPCE Tech Stack and Powerscribe 4.0 for documentation and reporting

Additional Information

• Must be board certified or eligible (within 5 years)
• California medical license required
• Experience with RPCE Tech Stack and Powerscribe 4.0 preferred

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team! 

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Behavioral Aide Responsibilities:

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• Support Educational Plans: Assist teachers with providing instructional support in content areas as well as implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
  
• Instructional Assistance: Provide instructional support tailored to individual student needs.
  
• Travel: Report to different locations under 30 miles one-way within the assigned region (if applicable).
  
• Work Schedule: Availability to work approximately a 6.5 hour shift between the hours of Monday-Friday 6AM-4:30PM (varies based on assignment).
  
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to emergency situations (e.g., fights, seizures) and intervene using Pro-ACT and/or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) methods.
  
• Student Supervision: Monitor and assist students during class breaks, meals, transportation, and bathroom use.
  
• Recreational Activities: Participate in and/or facilitate activities like athletics, crafts, and off-campus trips.
  
• Behavioral Modeling: Demonstrate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodologies to increase or decrease targeted behaviors.
  
• Data Recording: Record daily data on student behavior, skills progression, incidents, and learning objectives.
  
• Effective Communication: Maintain open communication with supervisors and agency staff regarding student status and any potential issues.
  
• *BA III only* Substitute: Serve as a substitute teacher as needed, ensuring continuity of instruction.
  

Behavioral Aide Qualifications:

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• Education: High School Diploma or GED required for BA I-II, Bachelors degree required for BA III
  
• Experience: Prior experience in a school or treatment setting, working with students needing learning, social, emotional, or behavioral assistance.
  
• Clearances: DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance required.
  
• Preferred Certifications: Pro-ACT, CPI intervention training, and/or CPR certification.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficient with standard software applications and the internet.
  
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  
• Personal Qualities: Reliability, dependability, and flexibility are crucial.
  
• Other: Must be at least 18 years of age.
  

Behavioral Aide Physical Demands:

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• Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
  
• Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items.
  
• Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
  

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

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.

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)