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Work From Home - Research Panelist / Focus Group  (Remote)

Part-Time | Remote Work Opportunity | Flexible Schedule

About This Opportunity

We are seeking dedicated individuals to participate in legitimate market research studies as remote research panelists across the USA. This role involves completing paid surveys, participating in focus groups, and contributing to clinical research studies from the comfort of your home.

Position Overview

As a Research Panelist, you will provide valuable insights through various research methodologies including online surveys, phone interviews, and virtual focus groups. This is an excellent supplemental income opportunity that allows you to work on your own schedule while contributing to important market research initiatives.

Key Activities:

• Complete online surveys and questionnaires (5-30 minutes each)

• Participate in phone interviews and virtual focus groups

• Provide feedback on products, services, and market trends

• Maintain accurate records of participation

• Follow research protocols and guidelines

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Computer or mobile device with reliable internet connection

• Quiet workspace free from distractions

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong reading comprehension and communication skills

• Smartphone with camera or webcam for verification purposes

Compensation & Benefits

Earning Potential:  $50 to $00 USD per month for regular participants

• Survey completion: 0.25 - 5.00 per survey

• Focus groups: 50 - 300 per session

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling - work when convenient for you

• No commute required - 100% remote work

• Skill development in market research and data analysis

• Supplemental income opportunity

• No educational requirements or previous experience necessary

Work Environment

This is a fully remote, part-time position with flexible hours. Participants typically dedicate 1-3 hours daily to maximize earning potential. Work can be completed evenings, weekends, or during personal downtime.

Application Process

Qualified candidates will undergo a brief verification process to ensure eligibility for research studies. All personal information is kept strictly confidential in accordance with privacy regulations.

Important Note:  This position is designed as supplemental income and should not be considered full-time employment. Earnings depend on study availability and individual participation levels.

Join Our Part-Time Research Studies Today!

Are you eager to earn extra income from the comfort of your home? We are looking for motivated individuals to participate in paid research studies including focus groups, clinical trials, online surveys, secret shopping, and product reviews. If you enjoy sharing your opinion and making an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Why Choose Us?

You have the flexibility to work either from home or in-person, with the option to choose what suits you best. This is an excellent chance to balance your personal life while contributing to important research, all while getting paid.

What You Can Earn:

- **Up to $250/hr** for single-session studies.

- **Up to $3,000** for multi-session studies.

- Multiple payment options including PayPal, direct checks, and virtual gift cards.

- Additional opportunities to earn bonuses and rewards.

What You'll Be Doing:

- Participate in focus groups, clinical trials, or online studies by following simple, clear instructions.

- Engage in research focus groups, providing valuable insights.

- Review and complete written studies, offering honest feedback.

- Test products and services, sharing your thoughts and experiences.

What We Need From You:

- A working camera on your smartphone or a webcam on your computer is recommended.

- Reliable internet connection for seamless participation.

- Enthusiasm to fully engage in one or more topics of interest.

- Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately.

- Must be at least 16 years old.

- Basic English proficiency in both writing and speaking.

- Access to a computer, phone, or tablet with internet for certain tasks.

- A quiet, distraction-free workspace.

- Self-motivation to work independently and efficiently.

- Willingness to learn and develop skills for remote work success.

What You'll Enjoy:

- Participate in online and in-person discussions without any commute if working remotely.

- No minimum hours—work part-time on your schedule.

- Receive free product samples from our partners and sponsors in exchange for your feedback.

- Be the first to test and experience products before they hit the market.

- Flexibility to work from home and create your ideal work-life balance.

Who Should Apply?

Whether you're looking for part-time, short-term work or simply want to earn extra cash, this role is open to everyone. No previous experience is necessary, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Apply now and secure your spot in our next research study while positions are still available!

Hiring: Part-time Research Study Personnel (Pay up to $790/wk.)

Due to demand, we are now accepting applications for personnel to participate in our local in-person and nationwide remote research studies.

Description

This gig is perfect for those looking for temporary, remote, part-time work. The hours are flexible and no previous experience is needed. Participants will
have the option to choose particular studies based on their ability to participate either online, in person or over the telephone.

Participants are needed on a wide range of topics such as:

• Health Issues (Research for cures and new medications to treat ailments)
• Consumer Products (Your experience with consumer products)
• Shopping (Shopping experiences)
• Internet Usage (How you use the internet)
• Vehicles (recreational vehicles and automobiles)
• Employment (Various types of jobs or career fields)
• Food & Beverages (the consumption of various foods and beverages)
• Entertainment (About TV, movies or video games)
• Social Media (the use of different social media platforms)
• Financial (Banking and investing)
• Retirement (Planning what, when and how)
• Gender (studies based on your gender)
• Housing (Renters or Homeowners)

Compensation:

• Up to $50+ (Per 1hr. Focus Group Study Session)
• Up to 3000+ (Multi-Session Studies)

Benefits:

• Flexibility to take part in discussions online or in-person.
• No commute needed if you choose to work from home.
• No minimum hours. You can do this part-time or full-time
• Enjoy free samples from our sponsors and partners in exchange for your honest feedback of their products.

You get to review and use new products or services before they are launched to the public.


Qualifications:

• Speak and/or read English
• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must have either a phone, computer or tablet with internet connection

Experience:

No prior study experience is required

Education:

Varies by study (GED or High School Diploma recommended but not necessary)

Application Steps

Follow the steps below to get started.

STEP 1: Apply

We accept all applications that meet the minimum requirements

STEP 2: Complete

Complete the optional steps for your best chance of acceptance to a paid study.

STEP 3: Verify

Some steps require an email verification in order to complete the study approval process.

STEP 4: Be Patient

Some studies require manual review to be sure you meet specific criteria before acceptance.

STEP 5: Earn

Upon successful completion of the research study your compensation will be issued via a Check, Paypal, Visa gift card or other form of compensation.

Marine Interdiction Agent

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those with Merchant Mariner Credentials the exceptional opportunity of a career in law enforcement working with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission protecting America.

If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding job that also provides great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become a Marine Interdiction Agent. AMO is actively seeking applicants to fill full-time security-based positions with the nation's largest law enforcement organization charged with maintaining the security of our national borders while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

Salary and Benefits

Begin your career as a Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) and make up to $73,939$6,116 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location.

Example annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations (Fajardo, PR, and St. Thomas, VI) (RUS + LEAP + RI)
GS-11 1st year annual pay - 110,909
GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay - 132,931
GS-13 3rd year of annual pay - 158,075

Example annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations (Key West and Marathon, FL) (Locality Salary Table + LEAP)

GS-11 1st year annual pay - 98,431
GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay - 117,979
GS-13 3rd year of annual pay - 140,293

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) and any additional training, licensing, and certification requirements.

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 and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Recruitment Incentive (RI): Upon Entrance on Duty (EOD) in Caribbean Air and Marine (CAMB) locations, you may be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive, pending budgetary approval and per the terms outlined in agency policy. The Caribbean Incentive is 25% of an employee's annual salary.

Duty Locations

A duty location will be offered after successful completion of the pre-employment process. The duty location listed in the final offer letter may include any geographic location within the Southwest Region, Southeast Region or Caribbean Air and Marine Branch.

Note: Your opportunity for final selection is increased based on your flexibility to Enter on Duty at priority duty location.

Current possible duty locations include:

Southeast Region:Fort Lauderdale,Miami and Marathon, FL and CAMB:Fajardo, Mayaguez, Ponce, and San Juan PR; and Saint Thomas, VI

Northern Region: Bellingham, WA

Limited Duty Locations as of 2/1/2025 Applying to this JOA does not guarantee any of the locations listed below will still be available once you've completed the pre-employment process. Locations are offered based on the current needs of the service at that time.

Northern Region:Port Huron, MI

Southeast Region:Houma, LA

Southwest Region: Brownville, TX

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Marine Interdiction Agent, you will perform marine-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 may include:

• Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.

• Interpreting radar data to calculate appropriate intercept while tracking vessels and people to a successful interdiction.

• Searching persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons incidental to detention or arrest.

• Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.

Qualifications

This GS-11 grade level position has a selective factor: As a minimum qualification requirement all candidates must have a qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential. See theU.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) section that is listed below for qualifying capacities.

You qualify for theGS-11grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Independently applying advanced skill in controlling/commanding law enforcement scenes to include conducting searches, making arrests, processing arrests and seizure of evidence and property.

• Conducting investigative inquiries using various techniques, examining files and records, physical and documentary evidence to identify logical conclusions.

• Utilizing cameras and other electronic high-tech surveillance equipment to gather evidence, collect, evaluate, and then preserve that physical and documentary evidence.

• Highly skilled in writing comprehensive arrest, criminal and incident reports.

• Assisting government or state attorneys in preparation for court cases or grand juries, testifies as a law enforcement officer in court proceedings, and administrative forums.

• Considerable experience applying arrest authorities and constitutional law in various alleged criminal situations, or knowledge and experience of CBP laws, regulations, policies, legal precedent.

OR GS-11 Education Substitution for experience:A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M.



OR Combining Experience and Education:A combination of successfully completed post-bachelors education (above) and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.


AND U.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC):You must submit a valid, legible copy of your Merchant Mariner Credential at time of application. Your copies must include the expiration and capacity pages of your MMC.

• Qualifying Capacities are Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV), Mateof 200 gross tons or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans), Chief Mate,Second Mate, andThird MateUnlimited Oceans or Masterof 25 GRT or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans)

• OR An Accepted MMLDApplication:You must submit proof an accepted MMLD application, for a MMC with a qualifying capacity, and a credential status that is in a positive standing. It cannot be pending additional information for MMLD application process. You must have your Official MMC Credential in hand at the time of scheduling and at assessment appointment.

NOTE:Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

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 Requirement: 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).

AGE WAIVER: Creditable law enforcement officer service - Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference Eligibility - To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decisionIsabella v.Dept of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training:This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.

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 Air and Marine Operations (Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA)), then complete the pre-screening questions.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the MIA 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.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with AMO and CBP.

Required

• Government & Military