Jobs in Kennedale Texas

Company: Food & Beverage Distributor

Role: Senior Tax Associate

Location: Fort Worth TX (near downtown, 4-5 days onsite, flexibility)

Duration: Full-time, Permanent position

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Associate will support direct and indirect tax compliance in a multi‐state environment, with a strong focus on compliance execution and reconciliation. This role is compliance‐heavy and structured as an approximately 50/50 split between income tax and sales & use/property tax.

The ideal candidate comes from public accounting (2–3 years) and has hands‐on experience with either direct tax or indirect tax (not required to have both). This person will partner cross‐functionally, work with third‐party providers, and help maintain accurate, efficient tax processes across systems such as SAP and Vertex.

Key Responsibilities

Income / Direct Tax Compliance (≈50%)

• Prepare supporting workpapers for federal and multi‐state income and franchise tax filings (returns prepared by a third party).
• Prepare and submit quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Prepare the annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740 (GAAP).
• Support multi‐state compliance (currently ~24 states).
• Assist with tax research, analyzing the impact of new tax legislation and guidance.
• Support audit requests, notices, and jurisdictional inquiries.
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to support reporting and process improvements within SAP.

Sales & Use / Property / Indirect Tax Compliance (≈50%)

• Support and maintain sales and use tax compliance processes, including monthly reconciliations.
• Reconcile gross sales between SAP and Vertex, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, registrations, and exemption certificate management.
• Provide guidance to AP/AR teams on tax treatment of transactions.
• Communicate with state and local tax authorities, including home‐rule jurisdictions.
• Support property tax and related compliance activities as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years of public accounting experience (tax focus strongly preferred).
• Experience with either:
• Income / franchise tax compliance or
• Sales & use / indirect tax compliance
• (experience in both is a plus, but not required).
• Exposure to multi‐state tax environments.
• Strong Excel skills (filters, formulas, lookups, pivot tables).
• Ability to analyze data, reconcile differences, and document results.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently in a fast‐paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SAP, Vertex, or similar tax systems.
• ASC 740 provision experience.
• A process‐improvement mindset — interest in making compliance processes more efficient.
• Industry experience in distribution or consumer products.

My Client, a Commercial and Renewables Construction firm who have been in business for over 40 years, is looking for a BESS or Solar Project Manager. This company is becoming a major player in Texas across BESS and Solar projects, winning multiple projects and creating the need for more experienced Project Managers to join their team.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project management within Construction & Renewable Energy projects
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field experience preferred
• Full suite of Project Management duties including - understanding blueprints & drawings, budget, scheduling, negotiation, cost control, contract & subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Viewpoint Vista experience preferred.
• Electrical knowledge and experience is essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Project Manager is the principal company representative responsible for the construction administration of the project.
• Responsible for the planning, organizing, and overseeing of job setup and project execution
• Manage the project closeout process to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the customer
• Foster team camaraderie by mentoring, managing, and motivating the project team
• Monitor and enforce the Safety Program
• Develop, maintain, and communicate policies, procedures, and processes that help prevent problems from occurring
• Maintain positive, productive relationships with ALL stakeholders, including employees, Subcontractors, Vendors, Owners, Architects, Engineers, and regulatory entities
• Travel to project sites to compare progress to schedule, compare actual versus estimated cost, check compliance with plans and specifications, review any problems, and verify the quality of work being performed meets contract specifications

This role is open to US Citizens and Permanent residents only

This role will involve up to 50% travel across the state of Texas

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily execution of loyalty program operations—including promotional setup, legal
• compliance, customer service, digital platforms, and training.
• Collaborate with store operations to enhance implementation at the retail level.
• Develop and manage bi-monthly sales plan offers, loyalty-driven promotions, and
• rewards catalog selections.
• Oversee the employee loyalty tier with tailored offers and communications.
• Manage email marketing campaigns—copywriting, content creation, and database
• segmentation.
• Partner with category managers and vendors to drive program support and promotional
• tie-ins.
• Integrate loyalty efforts with social media to drive acquisition.
• Analyze program performance and customer data to refine segmentation, optimize
• campaigns, and maximize ROI.
• Conduct store visits (~25% travel) to ensure strong program execution.
• Support marketing initiatives to promote loyalty across in-store and media channels.
• Track competitive trends and implement best-in-class loyalty strategies.
• Use insights and RFM analysis to create targeted communications and engagement
• strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in B2C/B2B marketing or advertising.
• 5+ years in CRM/loyalty marketing and/or database analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with BI tools and Excel.
• Data-driven decision-maker with a solid understanding of marketing principles.

Preferred Skills:

• Cross-functional collaboration and project management.
• Effective communicator with strong writing skills.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a bias for execution.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and meets tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and results orientation.

About Us:

Texas Security Bank is an independent bank focused on the success of independent business owners. Most Banks are institutional. We're entrepreneurial. We were founded in 2008 and have grown to over $1 Billion in total assets. We do more than offer services to customers; we solve problems. We are unique in the banking industry with a mission to 'Elevate the Champions of Free Enterprise' and are committed to reinforcing the mission by educating business owners, elevating our customers and the community, and leading through innovation and exemplary customer service. As an organization that celebrates its wins, we are honored to be named the Dallas Morning News People's Choice Award for Best Bank in DFW, Dallas Business Journal's Best Place to Work and have a Net Promoter Score of 87.8 when the banking benchmark average is 30.

A Commercial Relationship Manager (RM) at Texas Security Bank will report to Associate Managing Director and will be responsible for building a portfolio of commercial banking relationships (lending and treasury management and ancillary services) in the DFW area. This will include prospecting and business development activities, credit underwriting, loan documentation and closing along with delivering excellent value-added customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Consistent prospecting activities, in conformance with TSB business development process.
• Developing and managing an ongoing pipeline of realistic, potential deposit and loan prospects.
• Properly underwriting, and detailed presentation to loan committee of potential loan prospects.
• Effectively managing the closing and on-boarding process for new clients to achieve an excellent client experience.
• Meeting or surpassing all loan, deposit, fee income and cross selling/referral goals.
• Servicing client portfolio to achieve an excellent client experience.
• Actively assisting in the ongoing development of Commerical Banking Analyst and Relationship Manager (level I).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Track record of success in developing, building, and managing a portfolio of commercial banking relationships (Lending, Treasury Management, Ancillary Business Services.
• Formal bank credit training.
• 7 + years of commercial lending experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong personal motivation and attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time wisely.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Why join Texas Security Bank:

We are more than just a Bank. Are you ready to join a team of Champions? Texas Security Bank is proud and honored to be an award-winning organization where our employees serve as brand ambassadors to our customers, our community and each other. The TSB core values; integrity, growth, team players, independent thinking, exemplary customer service, winning, innovation, collaboration, discipline to process and diligence are the principles established that determine how we conduct ourselves and our business decisions.

Texas Security Bank is a place where you will be challenged to excel and given room to grow as a valued part of one of North Texas' fastest-growing community banks. We are honored to be a Best Workplace by the Dallas Business Journal, the Dallas Morning News, and the Best Workplace Institute. The awards are a reflection of our positive workplace culture and a distinction we are proud to have earned. We work hard every day to ensure our employees know they are valued and appreciated.

We invest more resources in business education for owner managed businesses than other banks. Our focus on continuing education is truly unique and needed. We Elevate the Champions of Free Enterprise in an era where little differentiation among banks exists. Our focus on education isn't just for our customers- it's for our employees as well.

Texas Security Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Summary

The Customer Quality Engineer serves as the primary liaison between the company and its customers regarding product quality concerns. This role ensures customer satisfaction by managing quality issues, driving root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and continuously improving processes to meet customer expectations and industry standards

Responsibilities

• The Customer Quality Engineer will develop all protocols for FAT's (Factory Acceptance Test), HAT's (Hardware Acceptance Test) and other Customer required documents along with conducting the above testing with or for the customer.
• Writing technical papers which include Factory Acceptance Test, Hardware Acceptance Test and other quality protocols as required by the customer.
• Act as the main point of contact for customer quality-related inquiries and concerns.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints, non-conformances, and warranty issues.
• Coordinate and execute root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC) and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Prepare and submit customer-required documentation such as 8D reports and quality alerts.
• Monitor and report on customer satisfaction metrics, including scorecards and audit results.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to resolve quality issues and improve product performance.
• Support customer audits and visits, ensuring compliance with quality standards and expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, complaints, and resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and other applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in a manufacturing Bioprocessing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, Control Plans and Inspection reports).
• Experience with customer-facing roles and managing quality issues.
• Proficiency in using quality management systems (QMS) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Certifications such as CQE, Six Sigma, or Lean are a plus

Mulat Consulting Group LLC provides comprehensive administrative support services tailored to the construction, power plant, and healthcare industries. Our expertise lies in delivering efficient and tailored solutions to address the unique needs of these sectors. By focusing on operational excellence, we aim to help our clients achieve their goals seamlessly.

This contract role is for an Energy Marshal based on-site in Fort Worth, TX. Responsibilities include overseeing energy-related projects, managing energy systems, analyzing power generation data, and ensuring compliance with energy management protocols. The role entails regular collaboration with project teams and stakeholders to maintain safety and operational efficiency in energy operations.

• Strong knowledge and experience in the Energy Industry, Energy Management, and Power Generation
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills to assess and optimize energy systems
• Ability to apply expertise in Energy for driving compliance, safety, and system enhancement
• Experience working in energy operations or related fields
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with construction or power plant settings is a plus
• Relevant certifications or training in energy management or operations is advantageous

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead pricebook team, overseeing the database and its relationship with inventory and
• replenishment systems, store back office, and point of sale.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all retail products by leading efforts to
• maintain accurate and up-to-date item setup and information across all systems,
• ensuring consistency and reliability.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively across multiple departments including
• merchandising, marketing, accounting and operations.
• Optimizing existing processes by identifying opportunities for improvement and
• implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain data flow to support automated systems and processes, ensuring seamless
• data flow to supply system and other supporting systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, merchandising, or relevant experience is
• required.
• Three to five years' experience leading teams in a similar environment is required.
• Working knowledge of PDI/Enterprise Price Book required.
• Understanding of pricing and inventory.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Detail oriented with strong organization skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office suite skills.
• PDI SIIMPS experience is preferred.
• POS Vendor equipment and Handheld knowledge is preferred.
• Experience with Operational Item Inventory preferred
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional sales tax and excise tax

Job Title: Engineering - Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer

Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76119

Duration: 12 months contract on W2 (possible extension)

1st (07:00 AM - 03:30 PM)

Onsite Opportunity

Position Responsibilities:

∙ Support airframe structural designs based on trade studies, research, and analysis.

∙ Responsible for performing detailed analysis of advanced composite and metallic structure using classical hand calculations and FE tools to develop high performance airframe structures.

∙ Perform static analysis using industry standard calculations methods (i.e. Bruhn, Roark Flabel, and O.E.M. structures manuals).

∙ Coordinate with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems.

∙ Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequence of design, in terms of stress, strength, life, stiffness, and weight, providing alternatives as needed.

∙ Oversee and monitor product acceptance procedures and parameters to achieve product reliability and safety standards (e.g. failure analysis).

∙ Contribute to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and analyze material requirements).

∙ Execute Tasks to Cost and Schedule Requirements.

∙ Support supplier / teammate design activity.

∙ Support test activity, including test plan development, execution, and reports.

∙ Create and present design plans and analysis to leadership with supporting recommendation(s).

∙ Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Education Requirements:

∙ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required. Major in Aerospace or Mechanical with focus on structural analysis is preferred. Other degrees may be considered.

Position Requirements:

∙ Multiple levels of experience will be considered with at least 5 years experience in structural analysis. Aerospace industry is preferred but other relevant experience may be considered.

∙ Experience in helicopter or tiltrotor structural design is preferred, including composites.

∙ Must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to coordinate design and analysis activities, prioritize tasks, and report status to design leads.

∙ Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across the other teams to complete design tasks.

∙ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

∙ Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis using MSC.NASTRAN and Altair Hypermesh

∙ Must have the ability to work effectively within a team.

∙ Must have the ability to prioritize a variety of assignments.

∙ Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

Company

Based in North Texas, our client is a dynamic, high-growth commercial real estate services firm with a collaborative client-driven and entrepreneurial approach that is shifting the paradigm of traditional real estate services. Their innovative strategies maximize each opportunity and have laid the foundation for long-lasting partnerships and a huge growth potential. By combining streamlined processes with transparent, collaborative communication – both inside the organization and out, they are reintroducing integrity into the industry.

Position

The Managing Director - Brokerage will be lead an established brokerage team, including overseeing all aspects of the commercial real estate brokerage operations. The Managing Director will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market share for the firm's brokerage division. You will lead a team of independent contractors/sales agents and work closely with senior leaders to ensure the achievement of business goals and objectives. The Managing Director's time will be split between the Dallas and Fort Worth offices.

This is a true leader position dedicated to growing, managing and mentoring a high-growth brokerage team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of sales agents/independent contractors to achieve sales targets and business goals.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and tactics to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Help build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Help prospect new clients through networking, cold calling, and other lead generation methods.
• Assist with the creation and delivery of presentations to clients, highlighting the value of the company's services and capabilities.
• Negotiate and close deals with clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with other departments, including marketing, finance, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of sales strategies.
• Stay current with market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities.
• Continuously develop the skills and knowledge of the sales team through coaching, training, and mentoring.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to drive growth, profitability, and market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, leveraging your industry expertise and networks.
• Assist with managing the overall financial performance of the commercial brokerage operation, including revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to a commercial real estate brokerage operation.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities to inform decision-making and drive innovation.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to align the commercial real estate brokerage strategy with broader business objectives and initiatives.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics to track progress and inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate, with a proven track record of success in senior leadership roles.
• Member of CCIM and/or SIOR is preferred
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performance teams.
• Expertise in commercial real estate operations, including sales, leasing, property management, and development.
• Deep knowledge of market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities in commercial real estate.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in financial analysis, due diligence, and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence decision-makers, and inspire teams.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop and execute plans, and achieve business goals and objectives.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics to track progress and inform decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Argus and other relevant software and tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and bonus structure to be based on experience
• 401(K) Plan with 4% company match
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO (120 hrs. of PTO with the ability to roll over 40 hrs. every year)
• Will work in a high-growth entrepreneurial environment with an amazing workplace culture
• We promote work/life balance and active involvement in trade organizations

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)
SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions , where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array 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 that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.   Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive*Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens 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.

Qualifications:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (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.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one 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 following: 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.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship : You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency : You must have had primary U.S. residency (including 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 USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, 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 in 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, and then complete the pre-screening questions.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA 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 opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

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