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This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Spokane Sector, Colville Station located in Colville, WA. Additional ...

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What are some common challenges faced by Border Patrol Agents, and how can applicants prepare for them?

Border Patrol Agents often encounter physically demanding environments, unpredictable weather, and extended periods of time in remote areas. They also face the challenge of making quick, sound decisions in high-pressure situations while upholding legal and ethical standards. Applicants can prepare by maintaining strong physical fitness, developing resilience, and familiarizing themselves with relevant laws and protocols. Teamwork and communication skills are also essential, as agents routinely collaborate with other agencies and local communities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Border Patrol Agent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Border Patrol Agent, you generally need U.S. citizenship, a valid driver's license, and a background in law enforcement or security, often supported by passing physical fitness and written exams. Familiarity with surveillance technology, vehicles, and databases like IDENT and IAFIS is typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for effectively securing borders, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining public safety.

What are 'The Border' jobs?

Jobs at 'The Border' typically refer to positions involved in managing and overseeing national border security and immigration processes. These roles can include border patrol agents, customs officers, immigration inspectors, and support staff, all working to secure the border, prevent illegal crossings, and facilitate legal trade and travel. Employees in these roles often work for government agencies such as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The work may involve patrolling border areas, inspecting vehicles and cargo, processing travelers, and enforcing immigration laws.

What is the difference between The Border vs Customs Officer?

AspectThe BorderCustoms Officer
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training in border securityHigh school diploma; customs training and certification
Work EnvironmentBorder crossings, ports, airportsCustoms offices, ports, border checkpoints
Industry UsageBorder security agencies, governmentCustoms agencies, government
Common Search/ComparisonBorder security rolesCustoms enforcement roles

While both roles operate at border points, The Border typically refers to the broader security operations at border crossings, whereas Customs Officer focuses specifically on inspecting goods and enforcing customs laws. Both require similar credentials and work in related environments, but their primary responsibilities differ slightly, with The Border emphasizing overall border security and Customs Officers concentrating on customs compliance.

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NP/PA - Bilingual to Provide Care to Children on the Border

NP/PA - Bilingual to Provide Care to Children on the Border

KurzSolutions

El Paso, TX • On-site

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Re-posted 5 days ago

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NP/PA – Bilingual to Provide Care to Children on the Border

Your chance to make a difference! Right now, unaccompanied children are being taken into border authority custody after crossing the border, they are being forced to sleep on cold floors and without access to hygiene and basic support services. Regardless of your political views, here is your chance to be part of the solution and to literally be the face of the U.S. to these innocent children. Forget policy, just care. ONLY BILINGUAL PROVIDERS NEED APPLY Location: Work in ICE facility in El Paso, TX supporting the displaced children on the border.

El Paso is a city in the far western part of Texas. The 2019 population estimate for the city is approximately 681,728, making it the 22nd-largest city in the United States, the sixth-largest city in Texas, and the second-largest city in the Southwest behind Phoenix, Arizona. El Paso stands on the Rio Grande across the Mexico–United States border from Ciudad Juárez, the most-populous city in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

  • The PA/NP supports the Shelter medical functions and will treat children within these settings.
  • Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physicals of children
  • Performs standard medical care for all children such as: Intake assessment of health status, Initial Medical Examination (IME), disease diagnosis, plan of care development, treatment modalities, monitoring, request necessary tests and evaluation of children's health status.
  • Conducts rounds and refers children as needed to a specialist or hospital ER
  • Screens for tuberculosis, pregnancy and other contagious disease
  • Recommends appropriate isolation as needed to protect health of child and others
  • Oversees or administers vaccinations
  • Interpret and analyze laboratory results sign results enter into database
  • Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities for children as needed
  • Facilitates the children's transition within and between health care settings (e.g. Observation, Isolation, Intake, and/or Daily Living)
  • Coordinates with Pharmacist as needed
  • Assists with coordination of local hospitals to determine local capabilities, coordinate transfer to higher level of acuity care, stabilization, monitoring and arrange final disposition of children.
  • Documents accurately in medical records, medication administration record, SharePoint, and other databases according to training guidelines
  • Receives / renders shift report to outgoing / incoming shift
  • Serves as a resource to the medical personnel
  • Educates children on disease process, medication regimen, and healthy lifestyle choices

Requirements:

  • Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant school
  • Unrestricted license in the state of Texas
  • Fluent in English and Spanish (speak, read, and write)
  • Must work 48-hour work week
  • Minimum of 6 months clinical experience as a PA/NP working in pediatrics or adolescent medicine with a decent RN background
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs
  • Current national certification in specialty area such as NCCPA, AANP or ANCC
  • Have and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • 3 years of experience in emergency medicine (preferred)

Double occupancy housing and meals provided

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.

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