Jobs in Shreveport, Louisiana | November 2024 Opportunities

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers skilled PILOTS interested in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission protecting America.If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become an Air Interdiction Agent. AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities with a streamlined application process. Notably, seasoned pilots with military training are in high demand–APPLY TODAY!WAIVED: The “100 flight hours in the last 12 months” qualification requirement is waived through August 1, 2024. Salary and BenefitsBegin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $104,000–125,000 per year based on your GS-11 grade level qualifications plus location and overtime pay. This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52-weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval). Agents receive the full package 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 akin to a traditional 401(k) offering. Duty LocationsLocations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. The duty location listed in a final offer letter may include any geographic location within the Southeast Border Region, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), Southwest Border Region, and National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) locations. You must be willing to work at any duty location within that region to include but not limited to the following:Southeast Region: Homestead, FLCAMB: Aguadilla, PRSouthwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TXNASOC UAS locations: Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX***AMO is currently seeking multi engine pilots for the following locations: Jacksonville, FL, Conroe, and Corpus Christi, TX, Hammond, LA, Aguadilla, PR. You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States.Typical duties include:Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.Searching persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons incidental to detention or arrest. QualificationsExperience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or speed.Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations.Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets.Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information.Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot.Hiring Minimums: Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours; see Required Documents in the job announcement regarding the Flight Hour Waiver).A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings:Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument.Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.Equivalent military rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot). 250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months–TEMPORARILY WAIVED THRU AUGUST 1, 2024. All other flight hours requirements listed remain in effect.FAA Class I medical required for assessment dated within last 12 calendar months; FAA Class II medical will qualify. It must be dated within last 12 calendar months. However, at the time of your Flight Assessment you MUST present a FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate dated within the previous 12 calendar months.Apply at 750 hours total time - Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicant must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, 75-night hours and 100 flight hours in the last 12 months.UAS Flight Hours: Applicants may include UAS Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) or predator based variant flight hours. These hours may be credited towards satisfying the Total flight time 1,500 flight hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at time of your Flight Assessment for verification. Other RequirementsCitizenship: 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).Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs. How to ApplyClick the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations (Air Interdiction Agent/Pilot), then complete the pre-screening questions. You’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with AMO and CBP.You will then be provided with links to the 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 opening announcement and follow all instructions in the application process.* THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE PUBLIC NOTICE: Category rating, Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking do not apply to this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred for selection consideration throughout the announcement open period.

: Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital advanced, intermediate and basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice.EQUIPMENT: Ambulance; stretcher; folding stretcher; scoop stretcher; long spine boards and KED; spinal immobilization equipment; radios and computerized communications equipment; splinting devices; suction devices; bandaging materials; oxygen bottles and tubings; basic and advanced airway management devices; glucometer; intravenous fluid therapy equipment; cardiac monitor / defibrillator; pulse oximeter; fire extinguisher; simple extrication devices; simple mechanics tools; blood pressure cuff and stethoscope; patient restraints; simple traction devices; other medical and related equipment items not specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position.Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.Administers prompt and efficient basic, intermediate and advanced life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the paramedic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's equipment and its proper use at all times.Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if necessary.In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient's surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled. Completes assigned station and station grounds duties.Orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.Completes all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.As an approved Field Training Officer, you are responsible for training new employees as directed.As an approved Field Training officer, you are responsible for precepting EMT-Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic students as directed.Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic and Intermediate s.Performs other duties as assigned.These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, responsibilities, requirements and conditions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical activities and the amount of time spent performing each while on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Stand-x--Walk-x--Sit--x-Talk or hear---xUse hands to finger, handle or feel---xClimb or balance-x--Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl--x-Reach with hands and arms--x-Taste or smell-x--Weight lifting requirements and the amount of time spent lifting on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Up to 10 pounds--x-Up to 25 pounds--x-Up to 50 pounds--x-Up to 100 pounds--x-More than 100 pounds--x-Vision requirements:XColor Vision (Able to identify and distinguish colors.)XDistance Vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more.)XClose Vision (Clear vision at 20 inches or less.)XPeripheral Vision (Able to observe areas that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).XDepth Perception (Able to judge distances and spatial relationships.)XFocusing (Able to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.)Specific job duties which require the physical demands noted above:Lifting of patient from beds or emergency scenes onto stretcher and into ambulance; carrying of patients and equipment; climbing stairs or steps; working in unusual geographic settings such as ditches, hills, embankments, high elevations - natural or manmade; working with small, delicate items such as IV catheters and setups, medications, endotracheal tubes, monitor switches, etc.; visually assessing the safety and condition of the emergency scene and the patient; verbally communicating with patients, co-workers, medical personnel and the public either directly or indirectly via electronic communication equipment; driving the ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations both short and long distances.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Specific situations that lead to environment conditions can include: hazardous materials calls, electrical emergencies, vehicular accidents, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes, industrial accidents, conditions affecting driving, settings where heavy equipment such as extrication tools are in use, etc.Exposure to environmental conditions and the amount of time exposed to each on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)-X--Work near moving mechanical parts-X--Work in high, precarious places-X--Fumes or air borne particles-X--Toxic or caustic chemicals-X--Outdoor weather conditions---XExtreme cold (non-weather)-X--Extreme heat (non-weather)-X--Risk of electrical shock-X--Work with explosivesX---Risk of radiation-X--Vibration-X--Noise level associated with this job:Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic).Loud Noise (Examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment).Very Loud Noise (Examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert).QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED.National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic determined by appropriate state requirements.Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association.Current ACLS certification as established by the American Heart Association.Current and valid state-issued driver's license determined by appropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class D driver's license).Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers. Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports. Must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees and/or managers.Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures and safety policies.Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.Additional certifications such as, NALS, PALS, PHTLS, PEEP, and Instructor certifications are preferred but not required.INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.Achieve accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.Must maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co-workers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers and the general public.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:Orientation to job requirements.Acadian Companies:ParamedicAlternate (s):ParamedicDivision/Department:Acadian Ambulance ServiceStatus:Hourly-Non-ExemptPerformance Appraisal Type:MedicREPORTS TO:Operations SupervisorOperations ManagerVice President of Operations