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A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

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

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

Duty Locations

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

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

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. 

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

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa

• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island

• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta

• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico

• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina

• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren

• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata

• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen

• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente

• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville

• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford

• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox

• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. 

Typical assignments include: 

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR 

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR 

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: 

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR 

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. 

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. 

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military)

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• Promotes the Mission and Philosophy of Holy Family Institute
  
• Promotes professional image of the agency through interpersonal interactions and appearance.
  
• Provides basic nutrition and hygiene services for children.
  
• Prepares and/or serves breakfast, lunch and snacks; cleans after meals.
  
• Supervises meals and self-help skills to facilitate the healthy habits of all camp students.
  
• Supervises walks, indoor/outdoor creative play, and organized group games to help develop fine and gross motor
  
  skills, cooperation and pro-social skills.
  
• Provides basic nutrition and hygiene services for children.
  
• Plan and implement lessons according to the Creative curriculum for their assigned age group
  
• Assess children and conduct parent/teacher conferences if they are not working with a group supervisor in their room.
  
• Complete all requisite paperwork, i.e., attendance sheets.
  
• Performs additional tasks as defined by leadership.
  
• Attends assigned childcare related meetings.
  
• Participate in all required agencies and regulatory training within expected timeframe.
  
• Works collaboratively with staff, children, families, service providers, and others.
  
• Promptly reports civil or criminal convictions, charges, arrests, investigations, or adjudications that may arise since staff member's last background investigation. This includes but is not limited to sexual abuse in a prison, jail, holding facility, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997), or care provider facility; conviction of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or who was civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in such activity.
  

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• High school diploma or equivalent required
  
• 2500 hours working with children (2 years equivalent)
  
• Basic knowledge of child cognitive, social and skills development methods and techniques.
  
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
  
• Child supervision skills: including the ability to be constantly alert and anticipate and prevent trouble, deal effectively with disruptive children, and provide fair but firm discipline.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for infants and children.
  
• Must have flexibility in routine and pivot to new activities and challenges each day.
  
• Must be at least 21 years of age
  
• Must have Act 33/34, FBI, and National Sex Offender Registry Verification
  

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• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and perform physical activities, such as climbing ladders and stairs
  
• Standing for periods of time that might be longer than an hour at a time
  

If you value genuine connection and consistency more than simply counting reps or selling packages, and you're looking for a role where your education and experience can truly make a difference in someone's life, this position is an excellent fit. In this role, you'll help older adults move with greater confidence, feel stronger, and maintain the independence that enriches their daily lives. You'll build long term relationships, celebrate meaningful milestones, and bring energy, joy, and encouragement into our community every day. Here you won't be just counting reps, you'll be adding years to someone's life.

If you're looking for a job that goes beyond the basics to deliver purpose and joy, you'll find it here! Welcome to Leisure Care, where employees inspire today's older adults to embrace joy and purpose in their lives while doing the same in their own. For nearly 50 years, we've been reimagining and reinventing what it means to work in senior living, ensuring our employees have the most fulfilling and productive opportunities possible.

Our hospitality-based care services and superstar employees (like you!) inspire new and creative ways of doing business and serving our residents and their families. Our employees are the heart of Leisure Care communities, working to make our communities feel just like home. Our teams work together to bring premier dining, personalized fitness, and engaging activities to older adultswhile also making a profound difference in the lives of our residents and their families.

With the best benefits in the biz, you can build your dream job while knowing your work matters - and have a lot of fun doing it! But don't just take our word for it. Our teams agree! We're a certified Great Place to Work and ranked among Fortune's Best Workplaces in Aging Services!

We are now seeking a PrimeFit Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer to join our team!

What you'll do:

Develop and lead fun, engaging group classes designed for seniors

Build genuine connections with residents

Ensure our residentsare able to live the best rest of their lives
Compile input from residents to tailor group fitness classes for the community.
Successfully advertise PrimeFit Group Fitness classes to residents, families and the community.
Create a positive, fun and safe atmosphere that promoteshealthy growth for older adults.
Responsible for providing personal health and fitness services for residents including fitness center and equipment orientations, fitness assessments, personalized exercise prescription, and general guidance with health and fitness programs.
Responsible for conducting private and small group personal training sessions.

What you'll bring:

High energy positive attitude

Experience leading group exercise classes.
Group Fitness and Senior Fitness Specialist Certification (ACE).
Previous experience working with older adults preferred.

What we offer:

Our full-time benefits package is one of the best in the business. We offer it all:

Medical, Dental and Vision
Early Wage Access (access to earned wages when needed!)
401(k)
10 Days Vacation & 1 Hour Sick Leave accrued for every 30 hours worked
Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave
6 Holidays
2 Float Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Meal Discounts
Tuition Assistance
Short Term Disability
Term Life Insurance
Term AD&D
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Apply today!

Leisure Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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• Promotes the Mission and Philosophy of Holy Family Institute
  
• Promotes professional image of the agency through interpersonal interactions and appearance.
  
• Provides basic nutrition and hygiene services for children.
  
• Prepares and/or serves breakfast, lunch and snacks; cleans after meals.
  
• Supervises meals and self-help skills to facilitate the healthy habits of all camp students.
  
• Supervises walks, indoor/outdoor creative play, and organized group games to help develop fine and gross motor
  
  skills, cooperation and pro-social skills.
  
• Provides basic nutrition and hygiene services for children.
  
• Plan and implement lessons according to the Creative curriculum for their assigned age group
  
• Assesses children and completes all formal observations and conducts parent/teacher conferences.
  
• Complete all requisite paperwork, i.e., attendance sheets.
  
• Performs additional tasks as defined by leadership.
  
• Attends assigned childcare related meetings.
  
• Participate in all required agencies and regulatory training within expected time frame.
  
• Works collaboratively with staff, children, families, service providers, and others.
  
• Promptly reports civil or criminal convictions, charges, arrests, investigations, or adjudications that may arise since staff member's last background investigation. This includes but is not limited to sexual abuse in a prison, jail, holding facility, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997), or care provider facility; conviction of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or who was civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in such activity.
  

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• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children or an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children or an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children required.
  
• Basic knowledge of child cognitive, social and skills development methods and techniques.
  
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
  
• Child supervision skills: including the ability to be constantly alert and anticipate and prevent trouble, deal effectively with disruptive children, and provide fair but firm discipline.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for infants and children.
  
• Must have flexibility in routine and pivot to new activities and challenges each day
  
• Must be at least 21 years of age
  
• Must have Act 33/34, FBI, and National Sex Offender registry clearances
  

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• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  
• Ability to lift or push a minimum of 20 lbs by themselves or up to 50 lbs with the assistance of others.
  
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for long periods of time to accommodate each child's interests and skill level.
  
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly in person/ on telephone.
  

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a International Trade Compliance Specialist for First Quality Consumer Products located in McElhattan, PA.

This position will ensure that the company’s import and export activities comply with all applicable U.S. and international trade laws including, EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and partner government agency requirements. Responsible for managing all aspects of global logistics, customs compliance, documentation, financial impacts, and risks for raw materials, machinery, components, and finished goods. This role is crucial for ensuring timely delivery, minimizing delays, and maintaining compliance with global trade regulations.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Manage the import and export process of raw materials, machinery, parts, and finished goods aligned with production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all international trade regulations, U.S. and foreign customs laws, and manufacturing-specific import/export requirements.
• Prepare, verify, and maintain shipping and customs documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.
• Work closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PL partners to coordinate timely and cost-effective global shipments.
• Collaborate with internal teams—procurement, production, quality, warehousing, legal, and product development to assess trade compliance implications of new products or markets —to align logistics with supply chain needs.
• Track shipments in real time and proactively resolve any issues with customs clearance or logistics delays.
• Optimize logistics operations and reduce transportation costs through vendor negotiation and process improvements.
• Develop strategic international strategies to deliver the lowest cost options while limiting risk of finished goods sales as well as raw materials and machinery procurement.
• Maintain records in accordance with company policy and support internal and government audits as needed.
• Stay informed of changes in tariffs, sanctions, and other trade compliance requirements.
• Obtain and manage import/export licenses, certificates, and permits (including, but not limited to, customs bonds and powers of attorney) as required.
• Manage international partner relationships and well as implement a network of partners that supports all First Quality requirements
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff on international trade compliance policies and procedures
• Assist with internal audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions to mitigate compliance risks.

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in import/export operations, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Incoterms, HTS classification, and global trade regulations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, or equivalent.
• Experience with customs documentation, shipping procedures, and international logistics.
• Excellent problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Skills/competencies requirements:

• Licensed Customer Broker, required
• Certified Internal Trade Professional, preferred
• Certified Export Specialist (CES), preferred

** Travel to plants expected with a target of 20% or less**

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at to complete our online application.