Spark Entry Form Jobs in Usa

Responsibilities:

• Draft electrical, software, computer, business method, and mechanical patent applications.
• Draft responses to patent application office actions.
• Research and prepare opinions related to patentability, patent validity, freedom to operate and infringement.
• Docketing via DocketTrak docketing system.

· Electronic filing of IP cases via the USPTO's EFS-WEB online filing system.

· Preparation of patent filings.

· Preparation and transmission of form cover letters.

• Assist with IP-related agreements and transactions.
• Assist in other legal matters as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A technical degree, preferably in electrical engineering, computer science, or an equivalent degree.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues.
• Knowledge and command of U.S. Patent Office procedures.
• Experience with DocketTrak docketing software preferred but not required.
• Experience with EFS-WEB online filing system preferred.
• One – three years patent attorney experience but willing to train the right candidate; including 3 year law students with immediate availability.
• DETAIL-ORIENTED.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Experience with USPTO online filing systems a requirement.
• A college degree and juris doctorate required.

If you would like to apply for this position please forward the following information to for immediate consideration:

• Resume
• Salary requirements

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Responsible for the daily functions of the Team Six Office (TSO) and Employee Residential Campus, while ensuring all Associate interaction is conducted in a friendly, helpful, and efficient manner. You will serve as a resource to departments in allowing them to more closely focus on their in-park operations while back of the house responsibilities are continuously being met to further their business. You will actively and enthusiastically disseminate campus rules and regulations to all residents, as well as completing regular inventories, cleaning, and audits on campus. You must exercise and enforce the Mantra of Friendly, Clean, Fast, and Safe Service.

Serve as a liaison between associates and management team.· Actively assist employees, answer questions and resolve concerns.· Provide administrative support for all departments.· Follow proper procedures when clocking associates in or out and verify any discrepancies in departmental time sheets.· Be familiar with and enforce all associate policies and grooming guidelines.· Record, document and communicate associate lateness, call outs and no call no shows.· Assist the international supervisor with tasks as assigned, including but not limited to: check in/outs, cleaning of units, collecting mail, reporting of housing work orders, execution of housing events. · Understand all Federal, State and Company Labor Laws ensuring that we are in full compliance.· Preserve the confidentiality of all park personnel's information. · Respond to any emergency situations and handle issues that arise.· Maintain an organized and tidy work environment.· Reviewing resumes and applications for all seasonal positions.· Conducting in-person, and video interviews for all seasonal positions.· Ensuring all forms, both electronic and physical, are filled out appropriately and correctly.· Schedule associate for training.· Maintain and continually update organized filing and reporting systems.· Assist in execution of employee events.

Must possess above average communication skills.· Must possess advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, OneNote, Publisher, Outlook.· Must be comfortable enforcing policy and having counseling sessions with employees.· Must be able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment in order to meet deadlines and make effective decisions.· Must be a self-starter with the ability to take initiative.· Must be highly organized.· Must be outgoing, upbeat and friendly.· Must have strong leadership and developmental skills.· Knowledge of the park or previous theme park experience is a plus.Additional Job Requirements:· At least 18 years of age.· Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.· Must be able to pass a background check and Loss Prevention interview.· Must be able to stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a times and as many as 14 hours a day.· Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs consistently and over various surfaces in all types of weather conditions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Associates may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics and PEANUTS. What's in it for you? · Free Food for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day · Exclusive Rides parties for all employees. · Scholarship Opportunities · Professional Development · Complimentary tickets · In-Park discounts and more! Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate. Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug Free Work Place.

Responsible for the daily functions of the Team Six Office (TSO) and Employee Residential Campus, while ensuring all Associate interaction is conducted in a friendly, helpful, and efficient manner. You will serve as a resource to departments in allowing them to more closely focus on their in-park operations while back of the house responsibilities are continuously being met to further their business. You will actively and enthusiastically disseminate campus rules and regulations to all residents, as well as completing regular inventories, cleaning, and audits on campus. You must exercise and enforce the Mantra of Friendly, Clean, Fast, and Safe Service.

Serve as a liaison between associates and management team.· Actively assist employees, answer questions and resolve concerns.· Provide administrative support for all departments.· Follow proper procedures when clocking associates in or out and verify any discrepancies in departmental time sheets.· Be familiar with and enforce all associate policies and grooming guidelines.· Record, document and communicate associate lateness, call outs and no call no shows.· Assist the international supervisor with tasks as assigned, including but not limited to: check in/outs, cleaning of units, collecting mail, reporting of housing work orders, execution of housing events. · Understand all Federal, State and Company Labor Laws ensuring that we are in full compliance.· Preserve the confidentiality of all park personnel's information. · Respond to any emergency situations and handle issues that arise.· Maintain an organized and tidy work environment.· Reviewing resumes and applications for all seasonal positions.· Conducting in-person, and video interviews for all seasonal positions.· Ensuring all forms, both electronic and physical, are filled out appropriately and correctly.· Schedule associate for training.· Maintain and continually update organized filing and reporting systems.· Assist in execution of employee events.

Must possess above average communication skills.· Must possess advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, OneNote, Publisher, Outlook.· Must be comfortable enforcing policy and having counseling sessions with employees.· Must be able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment in order to meet deadlines and make effective decisions.· Must be a self-starter with the ability to take initiative.· Must be highly organized.· Must be outgoing, upbeat and friendly.· Must have strong leadership and developmental skills.· Knowledge of the park or previous theme park experience is a plus.Additional Job Requirements:· At least 18 years of age.· Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.· Must be able to pass a background check and Loss Prevention interview.· Must be able to stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a times and as many as 14 hours a day.· Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs consistently and over various surfaces in all types of weather conditions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Associates may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics and PEANUTS. What's in it for you? · Free Food for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day · Exclusive Rides parties for all employees. · Scholarship Opportunities · Professional Development · Complimentary tickets · In-Park discounts and more! Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate. Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug Free Work Place.

Responsible for the daily functions of the Team Six Office (TSO) and Employee Residential Campus, while ensuring all Associate interaction is conducted in a friendly, helpful, and efficient manner. You will serve as a resource to departments in allowing them to more closely focus on their in-park operations while back of the house responsibilities are continuously being met to further their business. You will actively and enthusiastically disseminate campus rules and regulations to all residents, as well as completing regular inventories, cleaning, and audits on campus. You must exercise and enforce the Mantra of Friendly, Clean, Fast, and Safe Service.

Serve as a liaison between associates and management team.· Actively assist employees, answer questions and resolve concerns.· Provide administrative support for all departments.· Follow proper procedures when clocking associates in or out and verify any discrepancies in departmental time sheets.· Be familiar with and enforce all associate policies and grooming guidelines.· Record, document and communicate associate lateness, call outs and no call no shows.· Assist the international supervisor with tasks as assigned, including but not limited to: check in/outs, cleaning of units, collecting mail, reporting of housing work orders, execution of housing events. · Understand all Federal, State and Company Labor Laws ensuring that we are in full compliance.· Preserve the confidentiality of all park personnel's information. · Respond to any emergency situations and handle issues that arise.· Maintain an organized and tidy work environment.· Reviewing resumes and applications for all seasonal positions.· Conducting in-person, and video interviews for all seasonal positions.· Ensuring all forms, both electronic and physical, are filled out appropriately and correctly.· Schedule associate for training.· Maintain and continually update organized filing and reporting systems.· Assist in execution of employee events.

Must possess above average communication skills.· Must possess advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, OneNote, Publisher, Outlook.· Must be comfortable enforcing policy and having counseling sessions with employees.· Must be able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment in order to meet deadlines and make effective decisions.· Must be a self-starter with the ability to take initiative.· Must be highly organized.· Must be outgoing, upbeat and friendly.· Must have strong leadership and developmental skills.· Knowledge of the park or previous theme park experience is a plus.Additional Job Requirements:· At least 18 years of age.· Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.· Must be able to pass a background check and Loss Prevention interview.· Must be able to stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a times and as many as 14 hours a day.· Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs consistently and over various surfaces in all types of weather conditions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Associates may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics and PEANUTS. What's in it for you? · Free Food for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day · Exclusive Rides parties for all employees. · Scholarship Opportunities · Professional Development · Complimentary tickets · In-Park discounts and more! Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate. Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug Free Work Place.

Responsible for the daily functions of the Team Six Office (TSO) and Employee Residential Campus, while ensuring all Associate interaction is conducted in a friendly, helpful, and efficient manner. You will serve as a resource to departments in allowing them to more closely focus on their in-park operations while back of the house responsibilities are continuously being met to further their business. You will actively and enthusiastically disseminate campus rules and regulations to all residents, as well as completing regular inventories, cleaning, and audits on campus. You must exercise and enforce the Mantra of Friendly, Clean, Fast, and Safe Service.

Serve as a liaison between associates and management team.· Actively assist employees, answer questions and resolve concerns.· Provide administrative support for all departments.· Follow proper procedures when clocking associates in or out and verify any discrepancies in departmental time sheets.· Be familiar with and enforce all associate policies and grooming guidelines.· Record, document and communicate associate lateness, call outs and no call no shows.· Assist the international supervisor with tasks as assigned, including but not limited to: check in/outs, cleaning of units, collecting mail, reporting of housing work orders, execution of housing events. · Understand all Federal, State and Company Labor Laws ensuring that we are in full compliance.· Preserve the confidentiality of all park personnel's information. · Respond to any emergency situations and handle issues that arise.· Maintain an organized and tidy work environment.· Reviewing resumes and applications for all seasonal positions.· Conducting in-person, and video interviews for all seasonal positions.· Ensuring all forms, both electronic and physical, are filled out appropriately and correctly.· Schedule associate for training.· Maintain and continually update organized filing and reporting systems.· Assist in execution of employee events.

Must possess above average communication skills.· Must possess advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, OneNote, Publisher, Outlook.· Must be comfortable enforcing policy and having counseling sessions with employees.· Must be able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment in order to meet deadlines and make effective decisions.· Must be a self-starter with the ability to take initiative.· Must be highly organized.· Must be outgoing, upbeat and friendly.· Must have strong leadership and developmental skills.· Knowledge of the park or previous theme park experience is a plus.Additional Job Requirements:· At least 18 years of age.· Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.· Must be able to pass a background check and Loss Prevention interview.· Must be able to stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a times and as many as 14 hours a day.· Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs consistently and over various surfaces in all types of weather conditions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Associates may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics and PEANUTS. What's in it for you? · Free Food for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day · Exclusive Rides parties for all employees. · Scholarship Opportunities · Professional Development · Complimentary tickets · In-Park discounts and more! Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate. Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug Free Work Place.

Location: Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Employment Type: Base + commission role with a base starting at $50K.

About Martindale Avvo Leads: Martindale Avvo Leads, part of the Martindale Avvo Family and the largest legal marketing network, is a market-leading pay-per-lead platform connecting attorneys with vetted, engaged legal prospects nationwide. We harness the reach of brands such as , , , , and —delivering results for law firms across more than 20 legal practice areas. As part of Internet Brands, our network helps over 895,000 leads per month connect with attorneys and professional legal assistance.

Position Summary: We are searching for a proactive, resourceful Inside Sales Representative to join our high-performing team! You will manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing new business and onboarding clients. As a consultative seller, you’ll educate attorneys on our pay-per-lead value proposition and grow your own book of business.

Core Responsibilities:

• Consult potential clients and qualify them for The Direct Leads Service product and/or The Nolo leads product.
• Source and qualify prospective law firms nationwide using research and outreach.
• Find and engage key decision-makers through calls, emails, and video meetings.
• Present the value, features, and ROI of Martindale Avvo Leads in a consultative fashion.
• Guide clients through proposals and contracts, customizing solutions as needed.
• Consistently meet and exceed sales goals and activity targets.
• Maintain accurate client and pipeline data in Salesforce CRM.
• Coordinate with the account management team for a seamless client experience.

Ideal Candidate

• 1+ years of full-cycle inside sales experience (prospecting to closing).
• Experience selling to law firms/legal tech or professional services is a plus.
• Tech savvy: familiar with Salesforce (or similar CRM), G-Suite, and Outreach.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; strong relationship- and trust-builder.
• Self-motivated “hunter” mentality with a drive to achieve and exceed goals.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with an ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively.
• Quick learner with strategic thinking and curiosity about digital marketing and lead generation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance.
• Short- & long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care.
• Paid time off (PTO) plus 9 paid company holidays.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching.
• Voluntary benefits: home, auto, and pet insurance; discounted legal/financial services.
• Hands-on sales training and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive, fun, and supportive hybrid work environment in either Pleasanton, CA or Austin, TX.

About Internet Brands

Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus.

Internet Brands and its wholly-owned affiliates are an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, please visit Internet Brands and its wholly owned affiliates are an equal opportunity employer.

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Location: Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Employment Type: Base + commission role with a base starting at $50K.

About Martindale Avvo Leads: Martindale Avvo Leads, part of the Martindale Avvo Family and the largest legal marketing network, is a market-leading pay-per-lead platform connecting attorneys with vetted, engaged legal prospects nationwide. We harness the reach of brands such as , , , , and —delivering results for law firms across more than 20 legal practice areas. As part of Internet Brands, our network helps over 895,000 leads per month connect with attorneys and professional legal assistance.

Position Summary: We are searching for a proactive, resourceful Inside Sales Representative to join our high-performing team! You will manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing new business and onboarding clients. As a consultative seller, you’ll educate attorneys on our pay-per-lead value proposition and grow your own book of business.

Core Responsibilities:

• Consult potential clients and qualify them for The Direct Leads Service product and/or The Nolo leads product.
• Source and qualify prospective law firms nationwide using research and outreach.
• Find and engage key decision-makers through calls, emails, and video meetings.
• Present the value, features, and ROI of Martindale Avvo Leads in a consultative fashion.
• Guide clients through proposals and contracts, customizing solutions as needed.
• Consistently meet and exceed sales goals and activity targets.
• Maintain accurate client and pipeline data in Salesforce CRM.
• Coordinate with the account management team for a seamless client experience.

Ideal Candidate

• 1+ years of full-cycle inside sales experience (prospecting to closing).
• Experience selling to law firms/legal tech or professional services is a plus.
• Tech savvy: familiar with Salesforce (or similar CRM), G-Suite, and Outreach.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; strong relationship- and trust-builder.
• Self-motivated “hunter” mentality with a drive to achieve and exceed goals.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with an ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively.
• Quick learner with strategic thinking and curiosity about digital marketing and lead generation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance.
• Short- & long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care.
• Paid time off (PTO) plus 9 paid company holidays.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching.
• Voluntary benefits: home, auto, and pet insurance; discounted legal/financial services.
• Hands-on sales training and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive, fun, and supportive hybrid work environment in either Pleasanton, CA or Austin, TX.

About Internet Brands

Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus.

Internet Brands and its wholly-owned affiliates are an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, please visit Internet Brands and its wholly owned affiliates are an equal opportunity employer.

Notice to California residents: you can find information about our privacy practices, on:

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)

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)