Employment guides
Practical guides for finding a job in Puerto Rico: how to apply on USAJOBS, prepare a federal resume and understand public employment.
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Border Patrol from Puerto Rico: the jobs are on the border
CBP recruits on the island with local recruiters, but the jobs are in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Pay runs $41,781 (GL-5) to $90,319 (GS-12).
12 min readJobs in Puerto RicoTeacher certification in Puerto Rico: the traditional route, the alternate route and the PCMAS
To teach at a public or private school you need the Department of Education certificate. The two routes, the courses your transcript must show, the documents with expiry dates, and the PCMAS with its passing score.
9 min readJobs in Puerto RicoForklift certification in Puerto Rico: who issues it and why you cannot buy it online
Forklift certification is issued by the employer, not by a school, and it applies to that workplace. What standard 1910.178(l) requires: formal training, hands-on practice, on-site evaluation, re-evaluation every three years and a minimum age of 18.
8 min readJobs in Puerto RicoHealth certificate for working in Puerto Rico
Who needs one, which tests it includes, where to get it, how long it lasts, and why it pays to have it ready before applying to certain jobs.
5 min readResume & applicationsHow to write a federal resume
What a federal resume for USAJOBS must include, how it differs from a private-sector resume, and how to structure it section by section.
9 min readResume & applicationsHow to prepare for a job interview in Puerto Rico
What to research beforehand, how to answer the most common questions (with examples), what to wear and what to ask, so you arrive with an advantage.
9 min readJobs in Puerto RicoHow to become a special fiscal agent at Puerto Rico's Department of the Treasury
Announcements DH-2026-03e, 04e and 05e, line by line: a bachelor's plus two years of experience (or accounting with tax and auditing credits), $40,300 a year to start, a firearms licence before probation ends, how the register is ranked and the Treasury paperwork required before appointment.
9 min readJobs in Puerto RicoHow to get a job as a court marshal (alguacil) in Puerto Rico's Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch's requirements (bachelor's degree and driver's licence), how the no-show exam is scored, the published scale of $2,809 to $5,113 a month, the paperwork that gets an application rejected, and where to file form OAT-495.
9 min readJobs in Puerto RicoHow to become a teacher at Puerto Rico's Department of Education
From certificate to classroom: the PCMAS and its passing score, the recluta.dde.pr portal, the regional transitory-post announcements (and what they ask if you have no certificate yet), the $2,750 monthly base salary under Act 10-2022, and the mistakes that leave people out.
10 min readJobs in Puerto RicoHow to become a police officer in Puerto Rico in 2026: requirements, academy and pay
The essentials to join the police: high school, ages 18 to 46, 5'3" tall, the academy in Gurabo, $27,558 as a cadet and $43,354 as an officer. And where to apply without paying anyone.
11 min readJobs in Puerto RicoPuerto Rico government job announcements: how to apply 2026
The portal is empleos.pr.gov, with an «s». What each announcement contains, internal vs external, and the mistakes that disqualify your application.
9 min readFederal employmentHow to apply for USAJOBS jobs from Puerto Rico
Step-by-step guide to creating your USAJOBS account, preparing your profile and applying for federal jobs from Puerto Rico.
8 min readJobs in Puerto RicoPolice officer salary in Puerto Rico 2026
A sworn officer starts at $43,354 a year and reaches $65,031 within the rank. Full scale from Cadet to Colonel, overtime, and what gets deducted.
9 min readJobs in Puerto RicoCall center jobs in Puerto Rico: what to expect
What the hiring process looks like, what the English test measures, how metrics and shifts work, and how to tell a legitimate offer from a scam.
6 min readJobs in Puerto RicoHealthcare jobs in Puerto Rico: how to get in
The most in-demand roles, which license or certification each requires, where the large employers are, and how to get in without clinical experience.
7 min readJobs in Puerto RicoTourism and hotel jobs in Puerto Rico
Where the openings cluster, which roles take you without experience, how high season works, and what to ask about tips and shifts before accepting.
6 min readJobs in Puerto RicoHow to find Government of Puerto Rico jobs
Where Government of Puerto Rico job announcements are published, how empleos.pr.gov works, and tips for applying to state and municipal public positions.
6 min readJobs in Puerto RicoNo-experience jobs in Puerto Rico: where to start
Sectors that hire without prior experience in Puerto Rico, how to prepare your first application and how to turn an entry-level job into a career.
6 min readRetirement & benefitsAct 106 and Plan 106: how your retirement works in the Puerto Rico government
They take 8.5% (2.3% for police officers and younger teachers), as a rule nobody matches a cent, and your retirement is an account, not a pension. How to activate it, check the balance, borrow against it and what happens if you resign. Explained by someone who has been there.
11 min readJobs in Puerto RicoNursing license in Puerto Rico: categories and board exam
Five categories, five different licenses. The provisional license lasts one year and allows four board-exam attempts; from the fifth failure on, an approved review course is required.
12 min readJobs in Puerto RicoSecurity guard licence in Puerto Rico: requirements, cost and how to get it
What Act 108-1965 requires to work as a security guard in Puerto Rico: the four-week course, the $20 fee, the provisional licence, how often it renews, and why you do not need a weapons licence for an unarmed post.
8 min readJobs in Puerto RicoSeverance for dismissal in Puerto Rico: how it is calculated
3 months' salary plus 2 weeks per year, capped at 9 months and free of income tax. You have 1 year to claim from the date of dismissal.
10 min readFederal employmentWhat GS means in federal jobs (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9…)
Explanation of the General Schedule (GS) system: grades, steps, how federal pay is determined and which grade matches your education and experience.
7 min readResume & applicationsFederal resume vs. private-sector resume: the differences that matter
Practical comparison between the USAJOBS federal resume and the private-sector resume: length, content, format and when to use each.
6 min readJobs in Puerto RicoPuerto Rico minimum wage 2026: calculate your take-home pay
The current minimum is $10.50 per hour. Calculate your net pay after taxes and Social Security, see who the minimum covers and what to do if you are paid less.
6 min readJobs in Puerto RicoRemote work from Puerto Rico: how to actually land it
Where to find legitimate remote jobs, the eligibility detail that rules out many Puerto Rico candidates, how to avoid scams, and what to prepare at home for the interview.
7 min readFederal employmentFederal jobs in Puerto Rico: agencies, pay and how to get in
Overview of federal employment in Puerto Rico: which agencies hire on the island, what types of positions are posted and how to prepare to compete.
8 min readJobs in Puerto RicoVacation and sick leave in PR: calculate what you accrue
At 130 hours a month you accrue leave. Calculate your vacation and sick days by years of service, and learn when you can take them and what happens when you leave.
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