US Quality Assurance Director
WNC · Slaton, TX
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Job Description We are a leading company in the wireless broadband communications industry looking for talented professionals with a winning attitude. Roles and Responsibilities Quality Leadership Develop and implement site quality strategy aligned with corporate objectives. Establish a culture of quality throughout the organization. Drive continuous improvement in product quality, process capability, and customer satisfaction. Lead quality reviews with executive leadership and customers. Customer Quality Management Serve as executive owner for customer quality performance. Lead resolution of major customer concerns and field issues. Drive corrective and preventive action programs. Support customer audits and business reviews. Establish RMA capability based upon customer's request. NPI/New Product Introduction Participate in NPI and manufacturing readiness review. Lead quality planning including PFMEA, Control Plan, FAI and inspection requirements. Identify manufacturing and quality risks before production release. Ensure quality requirements are properly transferred from customer/design requirements into manufacturing controls. Operational Quality Excellence Leverage WNC's systems and lessons learned to implement robust quality systems throughout manufacturing operations. Drive site quality performance through data analytics and risk-based decision-making. Develop programs to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality. Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve process capability and product reliability. Quality Systems & Compliance Establish and maintain the site QMS based on ISO 9001 and applicable customer/industry requirements. Maintain effectiveness of the Quality Management System. Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits. Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and ethical business requirements. Supplier Quality Management Establish supplier quality expectations and performance metrics. Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives. Support sourcing activities by evaluating supplier capabilities and risks. Talent Development Greenfield quality team set-up. Build and develop a high-performing quality organization. Coach and mentor quality leaders and technical professionals. Establish succession planning and organizational capability development programs. Business Partnership Participate in strategic planning and operational reviews. Support new business opportunities and customer engagements. Contribute to site profitability through quality and operational improvements. Skills and Qualifications 10+ years of quality leadership experience in networking products, automotive electronics, industrial electronics, wireless communication products manufacturing, or EMS industries. 7+ years of cross-functional team management experience. Proven experience serving as a quality leader for high-end customers with recognized customer satisfaction Demonstrated outstanding results in quality improvement initiatives. Experience in U.S. greenfield factory establishment, overseas site start-up, or large-scale manufacturing plant implementation is preferred. Quality Management Systems 8D / RCA / PFMEA / Control Plan / SPC and MSA Lean / Six Sigma, Supplier Quality Management, Reliability Engineering Risk and Change Management Strategic Thinking - ability to translate business objectives into quality strategies Customer Focus - strong customer advocacy and relationship management skills Operational Excellence - Ability to improve quality, cost, delivery, and efficiency. Ability to lead through influence across multiple functions. Talent Development Influence & Collaboration- track record in building and developing high-performing teams. Multi-Cultural Adaptation- ability to manage and collaborate across multiple cultural teams. Language - English and Chinese; Spanish is a plus Primary Working Location Texas, United States Education Bachelor - Engineering, Information, Electrical, Mechanical or related science and engineering fields Work Experience Language Skills Acceptance Sampling, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Business Process Improvements, Continual Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Performance Evaluations, Escalation Management, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Motivational Leadership, Operational Excellence, People Management, Process Validation, Project Management, Quality Process Analysis, Resource Deployment, Resource Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Service Improvement Planning, Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Standard Operating Procedures Development, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Team Leadership About WNC WNC established in 1996, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge communications products. WNC also offers comprehensive technical support in RF antenna design, software design, hardware design, mechanical design, system integration, user interface development, and product testing and certification. Headquartered in Taiwan's Hsinchu Science Park, WNC has established an overseas presence in the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, China, and Vietnam. These sites together offer complete solutions and local support for customers worldwide. WNC's technical expertise encompasses applications from broadband, multimedia, and the IoT to wireline and wireless communications, with a product scope covering solutions in network communications, network infrastructure, home automation, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). WNC has established itself as a company with a solid, robust culture built upon the core values of fundamentals advocacy, team cohesion, customer trust, and value creation. We have also established a comprehensive talent cultivation system that ensures a great work experience at WNC through digital transformation, employee learning & development programs, recruitment and compensation strategies and friendly workplace initiatives. We have also been implementing a "learning organization" initiative to encourage employees to adopt a mindset of always striving to better yourself. At WNC, you will receive the resources you need to enhance your cross-disciplinary skills and open up new possibilities for your career! In today's interconnected world, our goal is to make WNC a leading company in the field of network communications technology integration. Come join us and work together to create positive connections and interactions as well as a harmonious, sustainable society for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Call Center Rep Work From Home
American Income Life - Giddens Organization · Slaton, TX
Benefits Representative 100% Virtual • 65,000-80,000 • 40 Hours per Week • Actively hiring Crafting Brighter Futures for Families At the forefront of specialized financial services, we help families safeguard their assets and promises a profound purpose: ensuring a brighter future for every client. Role Overview: As a Benefits Representative, you play a pivotal role in helping families protect their assets and secure their futures. You'll be the face of Globe Life, embodying our values and commitment. Primary Responsibilities: • Engage with clients to understand their financial goals and concerns. • Present tailored solutions to safeguard their assets effectively. • Maintain a pulse on the industry, ensuring you offer the best and most updated advice. • Foster relationships and ensure our clients always have someone they can turn to. Why Us? • Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of a full-time remote role. • Unlimited Earning Potential: Your dedication determines your earnings. • Company Culture: We're relaxed, high-energy, and treat every member like family. • Grow with Us: Dive into continuous learning and development opportunities. Application Process: 1. Submit Your Application: A hiring manager will review your application & resume and get back to you within 24 hours. 2. Schedule Company Overview: Select applicants will be contacted to schedule a position overview, detailing everything you need to know about the job details and your responsibilities. This 20-30 minute session is typically* done virtually for your convenience. 3. Interact with Us: During the overview, you'll have the chance to chat with our team members and ask any questions. Following the overview you'll be prompted to complete a brief assessment to gauge your understanding and compatibility with the position.
Remote Customer Service/Advisor
American Income Life - Giddens Organization · Slaton, TX
Benefits Representative 100% Virtual • 65,000-80,000 • 40 Hours per Week • Actively hiring Crafting Brighter Futures for Families At the forefront of specialized financial services, we help families safeguard their assets and promises a profound purpose: ensuring a brighter future for every client. Role Overview: As a Benefits Representative, you play a pivotal role in helping families protect their assets and secure their futures. You'll be the face of Globe Life, embodying our values and commitment. Primary Responsibilities: • Engage with clients to understand their financial goals and concerns. • Present tailored solutions to safeguard their assets effectively. • Maintain a pulse on the industry, ensuring you offer the best and most updated advice. • Foster relationships and ensure our clients always have someone they can turn to. Why Us? • Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of a full-time remote role. • Unlimited Earning Potential: Your dedication determines your earnings. • Company Culture: We're relaxed, high-energy, and treat every member like family. • Grow with Us: Dive into continuous learning and development opportunities. Application Process: 1. Submit Your Application: A hiring manager will review your application & resume and get back to you within 24 hours. 2. Schedule Company Overview: Select applicants will be contacted to schedule a position overview, detailing everything you need to know about the job details and your responsibilities. This 20-30 minute session is typically* done virtually for your convenience. 3. Interact with Us: During the overview, you'll have the chance to chat with our team members and ask any questions. Following the overview you'll be prompted to complete a brief assessment to gauge your understanding and compatibility with the position.
$42k–$127k/yr
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer – Up to $60K in Incentives
U.S. Customs and Border Protection · Slaton, TX
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) With more than 69,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. Discover a challenging and rewarding career with the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders from terrorism, human/drug smuggling, illegal migration, agricultural pests, and enforcing legitimate travel and trade. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to exemplify the core values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) within CBP, you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. CBP is urgently hiring to fill full-time, entry and mid-level, career positions where your education OR prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Along with excellent base pay, exceptional federal employment benefits, and job stability, CBP is offering additional recruitment and retention incentives (see details below) . Duties Typical assignments include: Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations; Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel; Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances; Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States; and Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband Salary and Benefits Selections from this announcement will be at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grade levels with promotion potential to the GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels. Annual base salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies per grade, from $41,863 - $127,464 per year. A fully trained CBP Officer is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary. CBPOs 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 Customs and Border Protection Officers who select a prioritized location at the time of their final offer will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year with a three-year service contract . Prioritized locations include: Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis; California: Calexico; Hawaii: Honolulu; Maine: Eastport; Montana: Raymond, Roosville; New Mexico: Columbus; New York: Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River; North Dakota: Dunseith, Portal; Texas: Eagle Pass; Washington: Blaine Recruitment Incentive Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers who select a prioritized location at the time of their final offer will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year with a four-year service contract . Prioritized locations include: California: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate; Florida: Key West; Maine: Calais, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro; Minnesota: Grand Portage, International Falls; Montana: Sweetgrass; North Dakota: Pembina; Texas: Presidio; Vermont: Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford; Washington: Oroville Duty Locations Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis California: Andrade, Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate Hawaii: Honolulu Maine: Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro Minnesota: Grand Portage, International Falls Montana: Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, Wild Horse New Mexico: Columbus New York: Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena North Dakota: Dunseith, Maida, Pembina, Portal Texas: Eagle Pass, Presidio Vermont: Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford Washington: Blaine, Oroville NOTE: The above preference locations are expected to have vacancies available in the future, however, if the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a different duty location within the United States. Locations offered at the time of your final offer are based on operational and mission requirements as determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations. Qualifications GS-5: You qualify for the GS-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, performing duties that required the ability to meet and deal with people and the ability to learn and be able to apply a body of facts; OR Education Substitution: A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-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 experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. GS-7: You qualify for the GS-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: A minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, that includes: Performing physical inspections of persons, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations. Utilizing observational techniques, evaluating facts, and reviewing documentation while applying Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. Making determinations in compliance with laws and regulations that may lead to arrests, seizure of property, fines, and/or penalties based on findings. The above experience will be applied in connection with the CBPO Individual Occupational Requirement: Performing inspections work at borders, seaports, airports or other ports of entry and/or work involving preliminary screening of persons for entry and immigration status; or compliance/regulatory work. Education Substitution: A conferred bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (SAA), 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. Submitted transcripts must show the applicant does not have more than 10% pass/fail courses in order to qualify for SAA with GPA. OR One full year of graduate level education from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level AND successfully completed graduate level education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. GS-9: You could qualify for the GS-9 grade level in one of the following ways: experience, education, or a combination of both. Experience: A minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes: Detaining suspected violators of Federal, State, or local laws and/or arresting violators using proper law enforcement methods. Enforcing the laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping to and from the United States. Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats and perform risk assessments for violations of laws and threats to national security. Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity for the purposes of gaining information from suspected violators of laws to determine the appropriate course of action. Education Substitution: A conferred master's (or higher) degree, or two or more years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed graduate level education beyond the first 18 semester hours. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics (KSAOs): Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the GS-9 grade level are required to possess certain KSAOs to successfully perform the functions of this position. The KSAOs are: Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and precedents, as well as CBP Officer processes, techniques, activities and law enforcement procedures to enforce and administer laws related to the arrival and departure of persons, conveyances and merchandise Knowledge of proper law enforcement methods including, interrogating, searching, seizing, arresting, and self-defense for use in apprehension of terrorists, aliens or others suspected of illegal activity Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions with respect to the applications of the regulations, instructions, and procedures for importing, exporting or enforcing the administration of laws relating to the rights of persons to enter, reside in or depart from the United States Ability to control imports and exports to detect and prevent smuggling and fraud Ability to perform primary inspection by questioning and observing individuals 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) 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 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA, for 103-days of intensive instruction in basic law enforcement skills, immigration laws, etc. Successful completion of the academy is required for this position. Candidates assigned to certain duty locations may be required to pass a Spanish training program. 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 Customs and Border Protection Officer, then complete the pre-screening questions. You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details within the JOA and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume and supporting documents. Applicants selected at the GS-5 or GS-7 grade levels must also complete and pass the CBP Officer Entrance Exam. Exam. Note: This is a Direct Hire Authority announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be reviewed. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
$52k–$125k/yr
Entry-Level Federal Law Enforcement Officer – Up to $50K in Incentives
U.S. Customs and Border Protection · Slaton, TX
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) With more than 69,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP protects the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful international travel and trade. As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) within CBP, you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. CBP is urgently hiring to fill full-time, entry and mid-level, career positions where your education OR prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Along with excellent base pay, exceptional federal employment benefits, and job stability, CBP is offering additional recruitment and retention incentives (see details below) . Duties 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. Salary and Benefits Selections from this announcement will be at the GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 grade levels with promotion potential to the GS-12 grade level. Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, from $51,632 - $124,717 per year. BPAs 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* *Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. See the Duty Location section below for a list of prioritized locations. *Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $30,000 in additional incentives distributed over the next three years. Duty Locations Big Bend Sector Stations - Alpine, Marfa, Presidio, *Sanderson, *Sierra Blanca Blaine Sector Stations - Blaine, Bellingham, Port Angeles, Sumas Buffalo Sector Stations – Oswego Del Rio Sector Stations - *Comstock El Paso Sector Stations - Deming, *Lordsburg Grand Forks Sector Stations - Bottineau, International Falls, Pembina, Portal, Warroad Havre Sector Stations - Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Houlton, Rangeley, Van Buren Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo West, *Hebbronville, *Freer New Orleans Sector Stations - Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, New Orleans San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Massena, Newport, Ogdensburg, Richford, Swanton Tucson Sector Stations - Douglas, Brian A Terry, Three Points Substation Yuma Sector Stations – Blythe, *Ajo NOTE: The above preference locations are expected to have vacancies available in the future, however, if the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a different duty location within the United States. *Additional $10K Recruitment Incentive: Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents who select a prioritized location at the time of their final offer will receive an additional $10,000 incentive (total of $20,000). Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ. 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., OR 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. GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess 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 GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 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 Border Patrol Individual Occupational Requirement: 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. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs): Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade levels are required to possess certain KSAOs to successfully perform the functions of this position. The KSAOs are: Knowledge of Immigration and Nationality Law (e.g., non-immigrant classifications, immigrant classifications, inadmissible noncitizens, removable noncitizens, derivative citizenship, 8 USC) Knowledge of the Use of Force Policy (e.g., firearms, less-lethal devices and techniques, qualification requirements) Knowledge of Criminal Law and Procedure (e.g., statutory authority) Skill in Using Physical Techniques (e.g., self-defense, baton, OC spray, PLS) Skill in Using Firearms (e.g., handgun, shotgun, M-4) Skills in Basic Operation of a Motor Vehicle (e.g., everyday use of vehicles, parallel parking) 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) 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 Border Patrol-specific operations, 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 with 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, then complete the pre-screening questions. You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details within the JOA and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume and supporting documents. Applicants selected at the GL-5 or GL-7 grade levels must also complete and pass the Border Patrol Agent Entrance Exam. Note: This is a Direct Hire Authority announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be reviewed. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.