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The Pre-Processor is responsible for initial title order preparation and general clerical and administrative duties.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

• Enter orders and open files
• Enter processing and breaking down files
• Order Title surveys
• Prepare documents
• Ensure all files are scanned and recorded
• Assist with payoffs and HOA information
• Providing office and reception support. Answer phone calls, maintain the lobby and front desk. Keep conference room clean and well stocked.
• Develop and implement organized filing systems
• Maintain and order office supplies
• Schedule appointments and events.

Performance Expectations

• Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
• Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
• Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
• Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and education

Experience:

• 2+ years of administrative experience
• Previous real estate experience desired
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Wage: $19 - $22 hourly; actual wage is based upon education and experience.

Benefits: This position is eligible for the 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

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Job Summary

The Closer Specialist prepares settlement statements and closing documents, understanding and complying with escrow instructions, conducting closings and handling funds placed through the Company’s escrow account.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the entire real estate transaction process according to sales contracts, lender instructions, company requirements, and other written instructions.
• Reviews title commitments, sales contracts and other documents relating to residential real estate transactions for compliance and accuracy.
• Prepares Closing Disclosures/HUD-1 Settlement Statements, conveyance and other settlement documents necessary to complete closing transactions.
• Examines and clears requirements on title commitments and lender closing instructions.
• Obtains and prepares information needed to close a transaction.
• Works closely and coordinates closing transactions with clients, lenders, realtors, staff, and any other relevant parties to ensure a proper timely closing transaction.
• Balances the closing disclosure or HUD-1 Settlement Statements, reviews funds received and coordinates proper disbursement of closing funds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education

• Associates degree or equivalent related work experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years closing experience.

Functional/Technical Skills

• Customer service oriented, with the strong drive to meet goals.
• Excellent product knowledge, client relations, and presentation skills.
• Strong follow up skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Retail Closings and multi-state experience

Environmental/Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in a standard office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sustain predictable work attendance, communicate with others, frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use arms, hands and fingers to reach, handle or touch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee. The Company reserves the right to amend or modify this document at any time and without notice.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes 3 comprehensive Cigna or Kaiser medical plans, dental, and vision insurance. We provide short term and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, 401(k), and 11 employer paid holidays. In addition, we offer supplemental benefits to include life insurance, critical illness and accident plans.

Planet Home Lending does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an enforceable, fully executed agreement for a specified position, Planet Home Lending has no obligation to pay any compensation or recruiter fee of any kind. In the event a recruiter, agency or other similar third-party submits a resume or candidate without a valid binding agreement, Planet Home Lending explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation or compensation to the referring party. Any unsolicited resumes, referrals, or candidate submissions, including those communicated to a member of the Human Resources team or a hiring manager, shall be deemed the property of Planet Home Lending. If you or your agency would like to be considered as a future recruiting partner, please email

Job Details

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Job Title: Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Washington, DC 20024

Salary/Payrate: $115-120K and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid - Mondays and Fridays are remote

Hours: 9AM - 5PM with 1 hour lunch

Term: Permanent / Fulltime - non-exempt

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Interview Process: 1 Virtual and 1 Onsite Interview

What you need to know:

• Team of 3
• Culture is extremely important where everyone is treated equally. Paralegal will be involved in all meetings and communications.
• Experience closing $1M+ deals.
• Will be responsible for real estate binders.
• Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Hospitality

Job Description:

Real Estate Paralegal to support the firm’s Real Estate and Corporate Transactions Practice Group. This position will be in the Washington, DC office. This is a non-exempt position.

This position will be responsible for assisting the real estate and corporate transactions team with transactional matters, conducting and coordinating due diligence in a variety of commercial real estate and hospitality asset transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, real estate development, loan transactions, private equity transactions, and general corporate matters. This position will work closely with attorneys, clients, and third-party diligence providers in reviewing, summarizing and addressing diligence issues for closing. The ideal candidate will also take the lead in training others in these disciplines.

Responsibilities/Essential functions:

• Conduct title, survey and zoning reviews for commercial real estate transactions, including, but not limited to, preparation of comprehensive summaries and document abstracts, title objection letters, estoppels, subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements, releases, notices and other related documents.
• In connection with the title, survey and zoning review process, communication directly with title agents, surveyors and zoning parties to negotiate policies, finalize surveys and finalize zoning reports. Prepare title and survey memos.
• Communicate directly with clients to coordinate signatures, collect documents, and other duties as needed.
• Assist corporate real estate attorneys with closing and organizational document production; assist attorneys with preparation of due diligence materials, closing binders and other associated deliverables.
• Assist commercial real estate attorneys with the formation, modification and maintenances of corporate entities.
• Assist commercial real estate attorneys with lease agreements, amendments, assignments, and related documents.
• Draft, maintain and distribute closing checklists and key dates lists to track completion of closing items and deadlines.
• Generally assist in matters involving commercial real estate, hospitality assets, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and other corporate and real estate duties as assigned.
• Prepare, redact and redline legal documents under the supervision of attorneys, including organizational and acquisition/disposition documents.
• Manage filing systems both electronically and physical files for the corporate/real estate groups.
• Advise attorneys and clients on ALTA title insurance standards, NSPS survey standards and applicable zoning ordinances.
• Highlight diligence issues raised after review, and act as a resource to attorneys in determining appropriate resolution.
• Review recordable transaction documents and ensure they are in appropriate form.
• Maintain a log of any post-closing title, survey and zoning obligations and proactively ensure all are completed as and when required.
• Assemble and organize page packets for client execution; ensure timely delivery and receipt of all executed signature pages and required documents for closings.
• Manage and monitor electronic signature workflows of documents through DocuSign.
• Draft, maintain, and update closing checklists; track deal deadlines to support on-time closings.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of commercial real estate transactional experience with a strong understanding of the commercial real estate process.
• Experience in reviewing due diligence for commercial real estate closings, including title, survey and zoning review (big law preferred).
• The ideal candidate will have experience with acquisitions and the formation of entities in connection with transactions.
• Commercial, not residential, experience is a must.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive experience in title, survey and zoning matters relating to commercial real estate.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to work independently and spot key issues.
• Proficient in organizing and prioritizing multiple assignments and managing deadlines efficiently.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills, particularly in advising internal teams and negotiating with external parties.
• Demonstrated success in training others.
• Comfortable engaging with various personalities, both internally and externally, to work collaboratively across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Proficiency in DocuSign, Kofa PDF, and Litera Compare (or similar).

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi (“ACLU-HI”) works to dismantle systemic injustice and protect civil liberties for all through legal, political, and educational efforts. The Executive Fellowship was created to honor the legacy of Marianita Lopez, a remarkable woman of color trailblazer who has served the ACLU-HI Board for nearly 20 years. This one-year fellowship will allow a self-motivated, detailed-oriented, attorney or business professional from a diverse background to gain hands-on experience in legal leadership and executive management, while playing a key role in our fight to protect civil rights in Hawaiʻi. 

Title:                         Executive Fellow 

Term:                         1 year  

Location:                   Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

Deadline to Apply:    March 25, 2026; applications accepted until the role is filled

Start Date:                 May 18, 2026 (exact date negotiable)

Supervision:             Reports to the Executive Director

Classification:           Full-time, Exempt

Salary:                       $65,000 USD 

·       Carryout special projects; conduct cutting-edge research for the Executive Director (“ED”)

·       Build innovative strategies to expand the ACLU-HI’s impact across Hawai‘i and nationally

·       Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with ACLU-HI staff, board members, volunteers, donors, stakeholders, and community partners on behalf of the Executive team

·       Identify and implement innovative solutions to streamline Staff and Board operations

·       Coordinate logistics for leadership meetings, team-building events, and special initiatives

·       Ensure all ACLU-HI content is of excellent quality, on-brand, and consistent in style

·       Monitor and uphold the organization’s compliance with numerous nonprofit regulations

·       Help manage the ED’s calender by scheduling meetings, tracking Staff & Board deadlines

·       Record meeting minutes; prepare materials such as reports, presentations, and agendas

·       Act as a liaison to coordinate written communications between the ED, Board, and Staff

·       Assist in drafting, researching, and editing speaking points and documents for the ED

·       Fulfill all and any other duties “as assigned” by the Executive Director, in a timely manner

·       Design and run logistics for inner-office activities that help build the ACLU-HI culture

·       Organize boxes of storage materials and help build an archival library for ACLU-HI

·       Maintain and organize documents and contact lists using a consistent and logical system

·       File, review, and triage the ED’s confidential communications with the utmost discretion

·       Provide logistical support between departments; soliciting feedback for All-Staff agendas

·       Keep the mission of the ACLU-HI at the center of all actions and operations

·       Mobilize supporters to engage, take action, and become an ACLU-HI volunteer or member

·       Think creatively, strategically, and openly about how our organization can better integrate equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging into our day-to-day operations

·       Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all staff members

Required Qualifications

·        Juris Doctor (JD) and/or a Master of Business Administration (MBA), earned by 2026

·       Administrative experience in a firm, nonprofit organization, or fellowship program

·       Proficiency in all Microsoft Office tools, legal research tools, and design software

·       Exceptional written and spoken communication skills, including strong proofreading skills

·       Strong attention to detail, precision, accuracy, and clarity; an ability to spot issues

·       Excellent interpersonal skills: positive and collaborative; adherence to ACLU-HI values, forthrightness, accountability, teamwork, and creativity; ability to manage stress well

·       Ability to anticipate needs and plan accordingly, problem-solve, coordinate complex activities, communicate concisely, prioritize multiple demands, and meet deadlines

·       Self-motivated and independent work ethic; ability to collaborate with and contribute effectively to a team environment while producing high-quality, error-free work

·       Adaptability and willingness to learn, embracing critical feedback from management

Additional Qualifications

·       Working knowledge of Hawaii’s political, social, and cultural landscapes

·       Demonstrated commitment to civil rights, civil liberties, and the ACLU-HI mission

·       Awareness of one’s cultural identity; ability to accept people with varying cultural norms

Working Conditions

-   Exempt employees should generally be available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a minimum of three days a week in-office and the option to work two days per week remotely

-   The following physical demands and work environment conditions represent those required and encountered by an employee to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:

o   Input information into a computer for long periods of time

o   Periodically work extended hours, including on evenings, weekends, and holidays

o   Travel within Oahu and to outer islands as needed

Benefits

-   Time-Off: 

o   Fellows receive 14 official holidays, 5 floating holidays, and 18 paid-time-off days

-   Insurance

o   100% paid employer-provided health insurance (medical, dental, drug and vision); long-term disability; and a defined contribution plan with employer match

-   Family & Medical Leave

o   16-weeks of paid time-off per eligibility year to care for a newborn child, adopted child, or parent with medical needs, as defined by the relevant policy

-   Professional Development

o   One paid opportunity (covering travel, food, and accommodations) to participate in an approved professional development convening off-island, budget permitting 

o   Access to ACLU nationwide resources, tools, and colleagues for enhanced learning

o   Frequent in-office trainings around civil rights, as well as work-life balance, topics

o   Access to unlimited preapproved in-studio somatic healing and mindfulness courses

o   Annual membership to CALM app – an ACLU national benefit, subject to change

How to Apply

-   Email these materials to   by March 25, 2026. Include “Executive Fellowship Application” in the subject line: 

1.     Cover Letter (maximum: 2 pages)

a.     How do your experience and skills qualify you for this position?

b.     Why are you interested in working at the ACLU of Hawaiʻi?

2.     Resume or CV (maximum: 5 pages, inclusive of a publication list)

3.     Transcript

4.     Two Writing Samples (maximum: 10 pages; one should be a memo)

5.     Three References (two must be former supervisors)

a.     For each, include: name, job title, direct phone number, and email address

ACLU-HI undertakes inclusive strategies in its recruitment efforts to assure persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact    

• The ACLU of Hawai‘i is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. It is our policy to employ qualified people without regard to: ethnicity; race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; ancestry; disability; sexual orientation; veteran’s status; marital status; civil union status; arrest or court record; citizenship; credit history; genetic information; gender identity or expression; status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking; or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.

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Job Title: Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant

Location: Chicago, IL 60606

Salary/Payrate: $75,000-$95,000

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH rotating schedule)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

Seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Assistant to support real estate attorneys in the Real Estate practice group and the firm's Managing Partner. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with firm leadership while supporting both a sophisticated commercial real estate practice and firm management.

The position is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional with strong organizational skills and prior experience in real estate law who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment. The role requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, communicate effectively with clients and third parties, and maintain a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to several attorneys within the Real Estate practice group and the firm's Managing Partner
• Manage calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and client communications
• Support the Managing Partner with scheduling, correspondence, and day-to-day administrative needs, including coordination of firm management and leadership activities
• Prepare, revise, and format transactional documents, correspondence, and closing materials
• Assist with commercial real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, and closing binders
• Assemble, organize, and distribute electronic closing books, including signature pages, recorded documents, title policies, and executed agreements
• Coordinate due diligence materials, maintain due diligence date trackers and maintain closing checklists
• Coordinate execution of documents, including circulating signature pages and managing notarization requirements
• Manage electronic and filing systems, ensuring all transaction documents are properly saved, organized and accessible
• Perform time entry, expense reporting, billing coordination, and matter intake and management
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, lenders, and title companies
• Maintain confidentiality of internal firm information and client information and exercise sound and professional judgment in handling sensitive matters
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop, implement, and refine processes and workflows to ensure efficient transaction management and the highest level of client service

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant or administrative experience in a real estate or transactional practice
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with commercial real estate documents and closing processes
• Experience with document management and timekeeping systems, and strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, OneDrive and PowerPoint
• Experience with DocuSign
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor with the ability and comfort to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and third parties
• High level of discretion, reliability, and sound judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple attorneys or firm leadership in a mid-size or large law firm
• Exposure to lender-side or commercial real estate transactions
• Real estate closing coordination experience

Physical requirements

• Able to work in a typical office setting and operate office equipment, including computer, copier, and scanner.
• Able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Able to view and read computer screens and printed documents, often for prolonged periods of time

Position Title: Executive Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Reporting: EVP of Legal Affairs / General Counsel

Location: Hartford, Connecticut

About Spinnaker Real Estate Partners

Spinnaker Real Estate Partners LLC, based in Connecticut, is a prominent real estate company with a rich history in urban redevelopment, construction and property management.

Throughout its history, Spinnaker Real Estate Partners has been involved in the acquisition, development, and redevelopment of over 4 million square feet of office, hotel and industrial space and thousands of multi-family units across the United States. Spinnaker's focus has been on creating vibrant, mixed-use communities that integrate residential, retail, and public spaces, often revitalizing underused urban areas.

Spinnaker Real Estate Partners continues to grow and expand its team, hiring exceptional professionals to support its development activities.

The company emphasizes responsible building practices and aims to create communities that offer a high quality of life.

Position Summary

The Executive Paralegal / Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting the General Counsel/EVP of Legal Affairs and our development and construction teams across a range of administrative, legal, corporate, transactional, and operational functions. This role is broader than that of a traditional paralegal or administrative assistant and blends document preparation, legal and business operations, and administrative coordination. You’ll work at the intersection of legal affairs, real estate and financing and internal operations—playing a critical role in keeping our legal department efficient, responsive, and organized.

Corporate Governance & Entity Management

• Coordinate annual reporting for LLCs and other entities
• Form and dissolve entities; maintain entity records
• Prepare organization charts and assist with operating agreements and consents
• Submit and track governmental filings; manage beneficial ownership documentation
• Manage Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) renewals and database tracking
• File and order documents via Secretary of State sites and service providers

Legal & Transactional Support

• Assist with preparation and revision of legal documents (purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, service agreements, operating agreements, deeds, etc.)
• Prepare and assemble consents and certificates
• Prepare and process real estate recordation documents and conveyance tax filings (e.g., OP-236 forms)
• Manage legal correspondence and interact with outside counsel and title companies
• Monitor and manage the Legal Department’s shared inbox

Due Diligence and Closing Preparation

·        Assist in the preparation and maintenance of closing checklists for acquisitions, dispositions, and financings

·        Coordinate collection, review, and organization of due diligence materials from internal teams and third parties

·        Work closely with outside counsel to track closing deliverables, timelines, and document drafts

·        Collaborate with title companies, lenders, and consultants to ensure all requirements are met for closing

·        Prepare internal documentation packages and manage post-closing organization (recorded documents, funding memos, etc.)

·        Track key dates, signature pages, and closing logistics to support smooth transaction execution

Searches & Title Work

• Order and analyze UCC, litigation, and title searches
• Organize and archive search reports and related title documentation
• Identify and follow up on outstanding search items

Litigation & Claims Tracking

• Maintain an internal log of active litigation and legal claims
• Distribute relevant documentation and monitor response timelines

Invoice Management & Financial Support

• Process and track legal-related invoices (e.g., title services, Secretary of State, compliance vendors)
• Support invoice compilation and reimbursement tracking for legal matters
• Coordinate with internal finance team on payment and documentation status

Administrative & Operational Support

• Create and maintain legal and project filing systems (electronic and hard copy)
• Handle sensitive documents per retention protocols
• Oversee supply ordering and building/vendor coordination
• Liaise with IT support (phone, copier, software)

Shipping & Document Handling

• Prepare and track certified and overnight mail, compile and deliver closing and title packages

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a legal support, paralegal, or legal operations role
• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); redlining, strong document formatting and proofreading skills
• Familiarity with Secretary of State websites, governmental and title searches, and entity organizational and management practices
• Organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Professional communication skills and discretion when handling confidential matters

Experience

5+ years of experience in a legal support, paralegal, or legal operations role

Prior experience supporting legal departments or at a law firm in real estate, finance, or corporate law is highly preferred

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

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country. 

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.   

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

              Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.  Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

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• 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:

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• 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:

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• 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:

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• 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.

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.