Jobs in Rusk, TX

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Career Expo 3/24–3/26 – San Antonio | Up to $60K in Incentives
Salary not disclosed
Turney, Texas 1 week ago

If you're ready to explore the rewards and challenges of serving in today's highly-skilled U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, don't miss the live, three-day CBP Career Expo this March 24 – 26 in San Antonio, TX.

Our expansive, in-person hiring event is free and open to all, with registration required in advance.

Event hours will be: March 24 – 25, 2026, 9 AM – 8 PM CT March 26, 2026, 9 AM – 2 PM CT Recruiters will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions and provide valuable input, including resume tips.

Plus, to help accelerate your application process, CBP is also offering onsite application submission.

See what it takes to serve as part of the vital CBP mission, providing security for our nation's borders from those who threaten legitimate trade and travel, safety from harmful substances like fentanyl, and humanitarian aid to those in need.

We will be recruiting for mission-critical roles in both law enforcement and mission operations support.

Federal hiring regulations apply to all mission-critical positions.

At a minimum, U.S.

Citizenship is required.

Federal civil service is a great place to start building a career in law enforcement and learn about the qualifications you'll need to get your career started.

In addition: Border Patrol Agents that are Newly appointed can earn UP TO $60,000 IN INCENTIVES.

Conditions apply.

CBP Officers have UP TO $60,000 IN INCENTIVES available, paid $15,000 per year.

Location based.

Air Interdiction Agents and Marine Interdiction Agents can receive $10,000 incentive upon successful completion of academy.

Specific location and schedule details will be provided to all registered attendees in advance.

Register Today!

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Personal Finance Research Assistant (Remote)
$30 per hour - monthly

We are looking for people who are interested in personal finance and budgeting. In this role you will review practical money-saving strategies and provide feedback on budgeting ideas for everyday households.

You will look at different financial habits, common spending patterns, and simple ways people manage money when budgets are tight. The work is simple and can be done online.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgeting advice, identifying useful money-saving ideas, and sharing your opinion on which strategies are most helpful.

No professional experience is required, but an interest in personal finance, saving money, or budgeting is helpful.

This is a remote opportunity and can be completed from home.


Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
temporary
Remote Personal Finance Content Reviewer
🏢 Finance Buzz
$32 per hour - monthly
Rusk, Cherokee County, TX, Remote 1 week ago

We are hiring remote contributors to review consumer finance content focused on budgeting and money-saving strategies.

Your role will involve reading short financial guidance pieces and providing feedback on their usefulness for people managing tight budgets. You may also identify which tips are the most practical for everyday situations.

This position is ideal for people interested in personal finance, budgeting, or improving financial literacy.

The work is flexible and completed online.


Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
temporary
Psychiatrist
Salary not disclosed
Rusk 1 week ago
Psychiatrist – Rusk, TX Salary Range: $290,000 – $350,000 Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM If interested, please email your resume to Role Overview We are seeking a Psychiatrist to provide direct inpatient psychiatric care for individuals housed within correctional facilities.

In this role, you will: Conduct psychiatric evaluations, physical, and neurological assessments Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans Participate in civil commitment proceedings for patients being released from the correctional system Supervise psychiatric mid-level practitioners Engage in quality improvement initiatives Requirements MD or DO with completed Psychiatry residency Eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry Active Texas medical license (or ability to obtain) DEA controlled substances registration Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of clinical experience Experience with digital medical systems/utilization Why Physicians Choose This Role Predictable Monday–Friday schedule No RVU productivity quotas No private practice billing requirements Strong clinical support staff Competitive state-funded compensation Excellent benefits including: Health insurance 401(k) with 100% employer match Texas State Pension Plan Location: Rusk, TX Apply today to join a collaborative environment where you can focus on patient care and professional growth.

If interested, please email your resume to
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Experienced Border Patrol Agent, Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Salary not disclosed
Turney, Texas 1 week ago

Border Patrol Agent (BPA)
- Experienced (GL-9 GS-11) NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! Check out these higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunities with the U.S.

Customs and Border Protection.

Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) employment opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience.

This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization.

Look at the duties and responsibilities section below to see if you are interested in these federal law enforcement opportunities and review the qualifications section below to see if you are qualified.

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.

The U.S.

Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay and exceptional federal benefits, now is the time to make your move.

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 5 CFR 575.102 ) 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.

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.

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Inpatient Psychiatrist – Rusk, TX
🏢 A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC
Salary not disclosed
Rusk 1 week ago
Inpatient Psychiatrist – Rusk, TX | Monday–Friday | Direct Hire Location: Rusk, Texas Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Salary Range: $290,000 – $350,000 Overview: A reputable correctional healthcare organization is seeking a skilled Inpatient Psychiatrist to join its mental health team in Rusk, TX.

This direct-hire position offers a structured inpatient environment, strong multidisciplinary support, and the ability to provide high-quality psychiatric care without billing requirements or RVU quotas.

The role is ideal for psychiatrists who value predictable schedules, professional support, and career stability.

Key Responsibilities: Perform inpatient psychiatric evaluations and assessments Diagnose and treat serious mental health conditions, including mood, psychotic, and substance use disorders Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans with input from clinical teams Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications Provide crisis intervention and follow-up care Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation Collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and behavioral health staff to ensure quality care Qualifications: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency program Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Active Texas Medical License (or ability to obtain) Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain) Experience in inpatient psychiatry or correctional mental health preferred Comfortable working in a structured correctional healthcare environment Why Consider This Role: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM schedule Competitive salary with rural location incentive No RVU or billing requirements Strong clinical support and collaborative team environment Opportunity to focus on patient care in a structured, professional setting Long-term career stability with excellent benefits .
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Inpatient Psychiatrist {167707}
🏢 A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC
Salary not disclosed
Rusk 1 week ago
A-Line Staffing is now hiring an Inpatient Psychiatrist in Richmond, TX and Rusk, TX ! The Inpatient Psychiatrist will be working for a respected healthcare organization and has career growth potential.

See additional details below.

Inpatient Psychiatrist Highlights • The pay for this position is $240,000 – $350,000 per year , depending on location and experience.

• Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM schedule • Onsite position • This position is a Direct Hire opportunity.

Responsibilities • Provide direct psychiatric care to assigned patients within an inpatient correctional healthcare setting.

• Conduct psychiatric, physical, and neurological evaluations for patients.

• Participate in civil commitment proceedings when appropriate for patients being released from custody.

• Provide clinical supervision to psychiatric mid-level practitioners as assigned.

• Conduct and participate in due process proceedings related to voluntary admissions and compelled psychoactive medication.

• Participate in psychiatry quality improvement and quality management programs.

• Provide emergency psychiatric call coverage when required.

• Work collaboratively with utilization review and care management processes.

• Maintain compliance with internal policies, procedures, and reporting structures.

• Complete additional related duties as assigned.

Work Environment • Work is performed within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center environment .

• Security clearance and pre-employment drug screening are required.

Requirements • Current license to practice medicine from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners .

• Eligibility for Board Certification in Psychiatry .

• Current DEA controlled substances registration .

• Ability to work within a structured correctional healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications • 2+ years of psychiatric experience .

• Experience utilizing digital medical systems .

Benefits Available • Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.

• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

If you are interested in this Inpatient Psychiatrist position, APPLY , or contact .

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Nurse Extern I - Acute MedSurgical A
Salary not disclosed
Rusk, Texas 1 week ago
Description Summary: This position provides the student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing professional, nursing processes and nursing practice. This hands-on experience will include educational sessions, job shadow, assist in patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by manager (see CNA position description).
Responsibilities:
ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE.
Vital signs are completed and reported to nursing within 1 hour of scheduled time.
I/O's are collected and reported to nursing 30 minutes prior to end of shift.
All assigned baths are completed within the shift assigned.
Notifies nurse of any significant changes in patient condition promptly.
Ambulates and assists patient with ADLs within assigned time frame.
Monitors for signs of skin breakdown and communicates to nursing staff when indicated.
Obtain and record patient weight and height as indicated.
Keep patient bed low, locked and side rails up when patient is in bed.
Check patient food trays for accuracy.
Prepare patient's environment for eating.
Assists the patient in preparation to eat their meal, ie. sitting up in bed or chair, washing the patient's hands, cleaning the bedside table.
Reports patient's intake to nurse. Assists patient with feeding as necessary.
HELPS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT OF CARE.
Returns all equipment to SPD ASAP and at least by the end of the shift.
Assist with the monitoring of refrigerator / freezer logs.
Cleans refrigerator, microwave and other areas when indicated.
Maintains the integrity of the PYXIS Machine and inventory through pushing the "take" button.
Is respectful of linen supplies and mindful of appropriate usage of pads, etc.
Protects the environment of the patient care area as well as the hospital campus from vandalism and liter.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Consistently uses appropriate "scripting" as instructed when communicating with patients and their families.
Models service excellence in caring for patients providing "above and beyond" service consistently exceeding patients and families expectations.
Strives to anticipate the needs of patients and takes initiative to meet / exceed the patient's needs or wishes.
Responds to call light promptly.
Acts as a "team player" assisting co-workers regularly when time permits.
PERFORMS CLERICAL DUTIES RELATED TO PROCEDURES, AS IT RELATES TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT.
Checks food trays within 10 minutes of arrival to floor. (If appropriate for unit.)
Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.
Relays messages to appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.
Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.
All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensures that diet/tube feeding changes are completed and credited every shift.
ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE
Assist the nurse with patient assessment rounds.
Collect and label voided urine, sputum and stool specimens.
Remove urinary catheters and cleanse catheter site.
Assist the nurse with wound care and dressing changes.
Perform glucose checks utilizing unit glucose monitors.
Perform secretarial duties such as taking off orders and answering call lights.
Document I/O's and vital signs using the computer charting system.
Requirements:
Must have Completed fundamentals in nursing
Current CPR Certification
Requirements:
Associate's Degree in Nursing
BLS
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Career Expo 3/24 - 3/26 – San Antonio
🏢 U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Salary not disclosed
Rusk, Texas 1 week ago

If you're ready to explore the rewards and challenges of serving in today's highly-skilled U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, don't miss the live, three-day CBP Career Expo this March 24 – 26 in San Antonio, TX.

Our expansive, in-person hiring event is free and open to all, with registration required in advance.

Event hours will be: March 24 – 25, 2026, 9 AM – 8 PM CT March 26, 2026, 9 AM – 2 PM CT Recruiters will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions and provide valuable input, including resume tips.

Plus, to help accelerate your application process, CBP is also offering onsite application submission.

See what it takes to serve as part of the vital CBP mission, providing security for our nation's borders from those who threaten legitimate trade and travel, safety from harmful substances like fentanyl, and humanitarian aid to those in need.

We will be recruiting for mission-critical roles in both law enforcement and mission operations support.

Federal hiring regulations apply to all mission-critical positions.

At a minimum, U.S.

Citizenship is required.

Federal civil service is a great place to start building a career in law enforcement and learn about the qualifications you'll need to get your career started.

In addition: Border Patrol Agents that are Newly appointed can earn UP TO $60,000 IN INCENTIVES.

Conditions apply.

CBP Officers have UP TO $60,000 IN INCENTIVES available, paid $15,000 per year.

Location based.

Air Interdiction Agents and Marine Interdiction Agents can receive $10,000 incentive upon successful completion of academy.

Specific location and schedule details will be provided to all registered attendees in advance.

Register Today!

permanent
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)
Salary not disclosed
Rusk, Texas 1 week ago

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

Check out these higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunities with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) employment opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience. This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization. Look at the duties and responsibilities section below to see if you are interested in these federal law enforcement opportunities and review the qualifications section below to see if you are qualified.

>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.

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay and exceptional federal benefits, now is the time to make your move. 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 5 CFR 575.102 ) 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.

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.

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