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Join Our Team as a Website Tester at Little Wheel
Little Wheel is a gambling technology company focused on researching and building products that put players first. We are currently hiring Website Testers across Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
This is a great opportunity to earn extra income on a flexible schedule while helping us test online casinos. No prior experience is required, and all training is provided.
This is a short-term contract, with opportunities for ongoing work for high performers.
Role Overview
As a Website Tester, you will:
- Participate in user experience testing on various online casino platforms.
- Follow step-by-step instructions to complete assigned tasks.
- Record feedback and report bugs or usability issues.
- Provide detailed insights into your testing experience.
- Complete all testing assignments within set timelines.
Requirements
To be eligible, you must:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Reside in one of the following states: Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia.
- Own a laptop or desktop computer.
- Be able to complete a short, paid online training and onboarding process.
No previous testing or gambling experience is needed. You will not be gambling with your own money, and there are no fees or out-of-pocket costs. All the interactions/game-play would be for testing purposes.
Compensation and Benefits
- Guaranteed earnings of at least $1,000 for approximately 20 hours of testing.
- Minimum of $25/hour, with higher pay for faster testers.
- $100 bonus upon completing the onboarding program.
- Flexible schedule – choose when you want to work.
- Work from home – test websites from the comfort of your own space.
- Fast payments – get paid after each of the 4 testing stages.
- Excellent support – coordinators available daily from 6 AM to 11 PM ET.
What Our Testers Say
"Great side gig for some extra cash. The team is very communicative and will answer any questions/concerns!" – Maria, Trustpilot (2021)
"Tasks are clearly explained with step-by-step instructions. You can work when it's convenient. Support is very helpful and responsive." – Anonymous, Glassdoor (2025)
Read more reviews on Glassdoor, Trustpilot, and Google.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Little Wheel LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued.
Company Info
Website: Address: Little Wheel LLC, 250 Pehle Ave, Suite 200, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Phone: (833) 313-7490
In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan's core purpose and core values, the Donation Support Specialist is a determined, compassionate, and skilled professional who honors life through donation. This role often meets and supports families in circumstances of grief while advocating for donation authorization and ensuring all potential donor families receive information about organ and tissue donation.
Duties & Responsibilities
The following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and not intended to be inclusive. Those in bold are essential duties of the position:
- Approach families of potential donors primarily in person and onsite. While also responding to onsite assignments of potential donor referrals.
- Serve as an ambassador and partner with hospital care providers through education and support with the goal of obtaining authorization for organ, tissue, and eye donation.
- Maintain an individual authorization rate, which demonstrates best practice skills in the area of obtaining authorization.
- Complete the authorization process/paperwork with the legal decision maker and educate the family about specifics relevant to each authorization for the family to make an informed decision about donation.
- Work with the legal next of kin, in cases where the potential donor has indicated their decision to be an organ donor by first-person authorization, to honor their loved one's decision to be a donor.
- Collaborate with the hospital care team to evaluate and understand family dynamics & to overcome any barriers with the objective of being optimally prepared to engage with families as timely as possible to offer donation.
- Collaborate with Gift of Life clinical personnel to coordinate family conversations when response and readiness triggers have been indicated.
- Determine when a referral may require consultation/escalation, seek appropriate assistance, and follow provided guidance.
- Assess donor history by accurately completing a Donor Risk Assessment Interview (DRAI) with family member(s) or other appropriate historian(s).
- Post donation follow-up, as scheduled.
- Adhere to department expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required
- Combined total of 7 years' work experience and education. Work experience should be in a mental health-related field, nursing, a first responder role, pastoral and/or spiritual care, or healthcare.
Preferred
- Postsecondary Education.
- Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or Arabic.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)
- Written and verbal fluency in English.
- Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Demonstrate attention to detail.
- Ability to work with families in crisis and to advocate for donation authorization while being respectful of individual family circumstances.
- Self-directed, exercising appropriate judgment and seeking guidance for extenuating circumstances.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with a diverse public and healthcare population.
- Ability to manage difficult, sometimes emotional, individuals and situations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to learn and understand medical terminology.
Organizational Culture Expectations
- Demonstrate the competencies of Professional, Determined and Compassionate.
- Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.
- Support an inclusive work environment.
- Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Actively seek improvements.
- Always maintain a safe working environment and use of Universal Precautions.
- Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.
Technical skills and experience: Atom-based quantum technologies, atomic sensors, atomic clocks, AMO quantum physics research, development, and engineering, precision spectroscopy, vapor cell technology, optomechanical and optoelectrical systems engineering, frequency-stable lasers, ultra-stable cavities, optical frequency combs, atomic and optical laser stabilization, analog and digital electronics, advanced programming (Python, C/C++) and signal processing, high proficiency in engineering design (SolidWorks) and simulation (ANSYS).
Other technical skills: Rydberg atom spectroscopy, atomic vapors, cold atoms, vapor cell engineering, integrated photonics, RF test and measurement.
Qualifications: PhD in atomic, optical, quantum physics, applied physics and engineering, or similar; US citizens or green card holders may be given priority due to export controls.
Location:
This is a hybrid role and requires 3 days in the office in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Who We Are:
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is a cross-industry technology development consortium, dedicated to improving the competitiveness and strength of the U.S. industrial base. As a member-based organization, it leverages its network of industry, government, and academic partners to develop, demonstrate, and transition innovative technologies efficiently, with less risk and lower cost.
NCMS enables world-class member companies to work effectively with other members on new opportunities – bringing together highly capable companies with providers and end-users who need their innovations and technology solutions. NCMS members benefit from an accelerated progression of idea creation through execution.
Job Purpose:
The Business Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting diverse projects and other business activities while providing exceptional customer service.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain data integrity and accuracy through validation, which will likely include comparison to and review of official NCMS documentation.
- Collaborate with various business units to understand processes and collect data.
- Maintain and assist in the creation of content for internal and external communications.
- Respond to internal and external customer requests as needed. Identify customer needs and collaborate with internal NCMS departments.
- Provide project meeting support as needed via attending meetings, preparation and distribution of project meeting notes. Assist in the documentation and improvement of procedures.
- Assist in preparation and/or review of quarterly and final project reports.
- Maintain project information, collect and maintain data files/folders, develop presentations.
- Become trained and proficient in specified core functions within the organization.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Requirements:
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must have or be eligible to obtain government security clearance.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless legally exempt.
- Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule; three days in the office & two days home.
- Degree in Business Administration, Science/Technology or related field or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an administrative role with customer service and/or technology focus.
- Critical thinking & problem-solving skills are required.
- Microsoft Office 365 experience.
- SharePoint functional knowledge.
- Effective communicator in written and oral formats.
- Demonstrated high level of organization and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver suggestions for process improvements.
- Demonstrated customer service excellence.
This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, which may include checks for criminal history, driving records, financial history, and education verification, as permitted by law.
NCMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We have headquarteerd in Bloomfiled Hills, MI and have 16 offices spread across six countries.
We partner with Fortune 500 companies to address complex business challenges.
Our services span AI, IT staffing, cloud computing, engineering, mobility, testing, and more.
Certified with CMMI Level 3 and ISO standards, V2Soft is committed to quality and security.
Beyond our work, we actively support local communities and non-profits, reflecting our core values.
Join us to be part of a dynamic and impactful global company! Please visit us at to know more .
Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Professional degree Valid driver's license Proven record of safe driving Can display and instruct safe driving behavior Can successfully pass Client Middle Class License training Leadership experience or experience with balancing work load of others Proficiency using MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Create, update, and manage vehicle-driver shift schedules to achieve test objectives.
Clear verbal and written communication Excellent presentation skills including preparing presentation material.
Excellent organization and attention to detail.
Managing and avoiding conflict with ability to remain professional and achieve objectives.
Interest and comfort in working with technology (computer, dash camera, tablets, database, gps, etc) Understanding that scheduling may change at a moment's notice requiring re-work to achieve test objectives.
Comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously Effective time management to consistently complete tasks ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Consistent work schedule 7am-4pm (1 hour lunch) Some overtime can be expected.
5-10% annually Some travel is needed to conduct route assessments before we drive in new locations Travel approximately 5 times a year up to one week at a time Typical travel locations include but not limited to Colorado, California, Minnesota, Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania V2Soft is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EOE).
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
to view all of our open opportunities and to learn more about our benefits.
Principal Scientist, Botanical Identification & Authentication
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site
Compensation: Top-of-market salary + equity + full benefits
About the Opportunity
A venture-backed laboratory technology company is building a modern testing platform designed to make product safety, purity, and ingredient verification faster, more transparent, and easier for consumer brands.
Backed by leading investors and experienced founders, the company is rethinking how laboratory testing integrates with software—allowing brands to streamline regulatory compliance while using testing data to build consumer trust.
As part of its next phase of growth, the company is launching a Botanical Identification & Authentication division and is seeking a Principal Scientist to build and lead this capability from the ground up.
This is a greenfield leadership opportunity for a scientist who has previously built or led botanical authentication programs and wants to architect a best-in-class system using modern lab infrastructure and scalable processes.
Role Overview
The Principal Scientist, Botanical Identification & Authentication, will design, build, and scale a comprehensive botanical identity testing program.
This role will be responsible for method selection, validation, SOP development, reference library creation, and production-scale testing workflows. You will also serve as the organization’s technical authority on botanical identification, helping internal teams and customers navigate complex ingredient authentication challenges.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with systems thinking, capable of building a rigorous and scalable authentication framework that integrates multiple orthogonal testing methods.
Key Responsibilities
- Build the company’s botanical identification and authentication program, including instrumentation selection, testing menu design, and operational workflows.
- Develop multi-method authentication strategies incorporating techniques such as:
- HPTLC
- Macroscopic and microscopic botanical identification
- DNA barcoding
- Chemical profiling and fingerprinting
- Establish and curate botanical reference libraries, including voucher specimens, chromatographic fingerprints, DNA barcode sequences, and microscopic image datasets.
- Develop SOPs, validation protocols, and documentation frameworks that support repeatability, regulatory alignment, and scalable operations.
- Lead method development and validation efforts aligned with recognized pharmacopeial and botanical testing standards.
- Serve as the organization’s technical authority on botanical identity determinations, helping resolve ambiguous or disputed identifications.
- Train and mentor laboratory staff on botanical authentication techniques to build internal expertise.
- Partner with laboratory leadership and executive teams to prioritize method development and align testing services with customer demand.
- Drive continuous improvements in turnaround time and testing efficiency, applying automation and process optimization where possible.
- Stay current on emerging technologies and regulatory developments in botanical authentication.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- PhD or MS in Botany, Pharmacognosy, Plant Biology, Natural Products Chemistry, or a related field
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in botanical identification and authentication
- Prior experience building or managing a botanical identity testing program, ideally within an analytical or contract testing laboratory
Technical Expertise
- Deep expertise in:
- HPTLC method development and interpretation
- Microscopic and macroscopic botanical identification
- DNA barcoding for species identification
- Experience designing orthogonal authentication strategies using multiple analytical techniques
- Proven experience taking laboratory methods from development through validation and routine production use
Regulatory & Industry Knowledge
- Familiarity with pharmacopeial standards and botanical testing methods
- Working knowledge of dietary supplement and botanical regulatory frameworks
- Experience with quality systems such as ISO 17025 is preferred
Additional Attributes
- Systems thinker with the ability to design scalable laboratory processes
- Strong communicator capable of translating complex scientific concepts into clear guidance
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Top-of-market salary
- Equity participation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for long-term career growth within a rapidly scaling organization
Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to build a botanical authentication capability from the ground up within a modern laboratory platform backed by experienced founders and strong venture funding.
The team is focused on bringing greater transparency and scientific rigor to consumer products, helping companies verify product integrity while meeting evolving regulatory requirements.
If you’re excited about combining deep botanical science with real-world impact, we’d love to connect.
Location: Denver/Detroit/Minneapolis/Houston/Atlanta
About Neilsoft
Neilsoft (Established in 1993) is a global Engineering Services, Software, and Products company. We engage with clients in the Construction, Process & Manufacturing industry to help them enhance their project efficiency, increase technology adoption & achieve digital transformation by leveraging our own intellectual properties, proprietary work methodology, and Industry-specific engineering tools & emerging technologies (IoT, AR, VR, Data Analytics, AI / ML, Vision System, etc.) Our strength lies in our ability to integrate domain, platform, and technical skills while delivering superior value and quality to our clients. Our rich and proven international experience in handling multi-disciplinary & multi-sectoral projects, helps us deliver integrated services & solutions for our clients across the globe. Our engineering teams seamlessly integrate into our client's in-house engineering/product development team & environment and act as a virtual extension of their engineering enterprise. We are headquartered in Pune (India), and services clients across USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific and India through our local offices.
Position Summary
As a Sales Executive / Territory Account Manager at Neilsoft, you will be responsible for managing and expanding a portfolio of clients within a defined territory. This role involves generating new business for architecture and engineering services (BIM, Structural Engineering, MEP Services), developing strong client relationships, and executing strategic sales plans to meet and exceed revenue targets.
Key Responsibilities
• Generate new business for architecture and engineering services including BIM, Structural Engineering, and MEP Services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Architects, Consultants, and Contractors to support their projects.
• Identify and prioritize target accounts, generate a prospect funnel, manage the sales cycle, and close business opportunities.
• Create and execute strategic sales plans to achieve business and revenue targets.
• Manage the complete sales process for new business opportunities in assigned geographies/accounts.
• Identify unmet client needs and workflow challenges using a consultative sales approach.
• Strategically present solutions and demonstrate the value of Neilsoft’s services.
• Lead sales discovery sessions, develop compelling presentations and proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute account strategies.
• Utilize to document activities, create proposals, process orders, and
forecast sales.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales targets.
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Proven experience in sales or project management within architecture/engineering services.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales goals in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience across the full sales cycle in an outsourcing/off-shoring business model.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and other sales enablement tools is a plus.
Education & Experience Requirements
Diploma or degree in business, other related fields, or equivalent work experience.
Key Competencies
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage the full sales cycle.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and other sales platforms.
• Driven, self-motivated, and goal-oriented with a growth mindset.
• Proactive, coachable, and adaptable to industry changes.
• Team-oriented with a competitive spirit.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Effective engagement with customers via various communication channels.
• Consistent growth in the sales opportunity pipeline.
• Achievement of monthly and quarterly sales quotas.
Travel Requirements
This position requires up to 20% travel, including air travel and overnight stays. A valid driver’s license and the ability to legally enter both Canada and the US are required.
Why Join Us
• Be part of a startup-minded team supported by a global enterprise.
• Opportunities for international career growth and development.
• Direct access to executive leadership, mentorship, and career pathing.
• A culture that values resilience, ownership, curiosity, and success.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and travel opportunities.
Other Duties
This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified at any time with or without notice.
In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan's core purpose and core values, the Medical Technologist performs high complexity laboratory functions to obtain data for use in infectious disease and/ histocompatibility evaluations of potential deceased and living donors for the purpose of transplantation.
Duties & Responsibilities
The following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and not intended to be inclusive. Those in bold are essential duties of the position:
- Prepare specimens, reagents, and instrumentation for testing and/or storage.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all laboratory responsibilities.
- Conduct high-complexity laboratory testing including quality control and review and release of test results.
- Complete on-call essential laboratory services for deceased donor organ procurement such as performing tests and reporting results without direct supervision.
- Perform preventative and general maintenance for laboratory work areas, equipment, and instrumentation.
- Maintain inventory of supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsEducation and/or Experience
Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology area of study.
Preferred
- A minimum of one-year recent relevant clinical laboratory experience.
- Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent, or Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (ACHI).
- Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)
- Written and verbal fluency in English.
- Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Demonstrate attention to detail.
- Concentrate and function with frequent distractions and interruptions.
- Ability to produce analytical reports, including financial and statistical analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to work independently on daily activities.
- Ability to learn and understand scientific and medical terminology.
- Focus on work details for extended periods of time.
Organizational Culture Expectations
- Demonstrate the competencies of Professional, Determined and Compassionate.
- Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.
- Support an inclusive work environment.
- Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Actively seek improvements.
- Always maintain a safe working environment and use of Universal Precautions.
- Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.
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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)