Information Technology Jobs in Arlington, TX

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Splunk Enterprise Security Engineer to join our dynamic Security Engineering & Architecture team in Irving, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the deployment, optimization, and administration of our Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) platform within a cloud-based environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Splunk ES, cloud security platforms, and a deep understanding of SIEM operations at an enterprise scale. This role offers a chance to work in a complex, high-volume environment and make a significant impact on the organization’s security infrastructure.

Job Title: Senior Splunk Security Engineer

Job Location: Irving, TX 75063

Job Duration: 12 Months with possible extension

Comments: The candidate must have hands-on Splunk expertise, with a minimum of 5+ years specific to Splunk Enterprise Security.

Additional Skills: Splunk Enterprise Security Administrator, Splunk Cloud Administrator.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Splunk Enterprise Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering & Architecture team in Irving, TX. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will own the deployment, optimization, and day-to-day administration of our Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) platform across a cloud-based environment supporting one of the largest retail operations in the country.

You will be the go-to subject matter expert for Splunk ES, partnering with SOC analysts, threat intelligence teams, compliance stakeholders, and IT leadership to ensure our security monitoring platform delivers maximum visibility, reliability, and value. This is a hands-on, technically deep role for someone who thrives in complex, high-volume environments and takes pride in building resilient security infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end administration of Splunk Enterprise Security across a cloud-hosted (AWS/Azure/GCP) deployment, including architecture decisions, capacity planning, performance tuning, and version upgrades.
• Design, implement, and maintain ES frameworks including notable event configurations, risk-based alerting, asset and identity correlation, and threat intelligence integrations.
• Develop and optimize correlation searches, dashboards, and investigation workflows to reduce alert fatigue and accelerate analyst response times.
• Drive data source onboarding and ensure CIM (Common Information Model) compliance for new and existing log sources across the enterprise.
• Partner with compliance teams to ensure Splunk ES configurations directly support PCI DSS, SOX, and NIST CSF audit and reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain health monitoring for the Splunk environment, including search performance, indexing throughput, forwarder connectivity, and license utilization.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles for Splunk ES administration and troubleshooting.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex Splunk issues and participate in incident response efforts during critical security events as needed.
• Evaluate and recommend new Splunk apps, add-ons, and integrations that strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Collaborate with Security Architecture peers to align Splunk ES capabilities with the broader security tooling ecosystem and long-term technology roadmap.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Splunk platform administration, with significant depth in Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Active Splunk certifications required: Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin and/or Splunk ES Certified Admin.
• Proven experience managing Splunk deployments in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of security monitoring, log management, SIEM operations, and event correlation at enterprise scale.
• Working knowledge of PCI DSS, SOX, and NIST CSF compliance frameworks and how they translate into SIEM use cases and reporting requirements.
• Strong SPL (Search Processing Language) proficiency, including complex statistical commands, lookups, macros, and data models.
• Experience with Splunk infrastructure components: indexers, search heads, heavy/universal forwarders, deployment servers, and cluster management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in large-scale retail or similarly complex, high-transaction-volume environments.
• Familiarity with Splunk SOAR (formerly Phantom) and security automation/orchestration workflows.
• Background in detection engineering, threat hunting, or SOC operations.
• Additional certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCIA, GCIH), or cloud security credentials (AWS Security Specialty, AZ-500).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) for Splunk deployment management.
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and custom integrations.

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

We are seeking a UX Designer to design intuitive, user-centered digital experiences across complex platforms. This role will partner closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver thoughtful, scalable design solutions that balance business goals with user needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end user experiences including flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Translate complex systems, constraints, and requirements into clear and simple user experiences.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and research teams to bring designs into production.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product lifecycle and ensure solutions address real customer needs.
• Contribute to design systems and maintain consistent visual and interaction patterns.
• Facilitate or participate in design workshops, user testing, and stakeholder presentations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of UX/Product Design experience designing complex digital products.
• Experience designing for both B2B and B2C environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating shipped products and real-world problem solving.
• Systems-minded designer comfortable working within complex environments and multiple platforms.
• Expertise with modern design and prototyping tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into simple, clear solutions.
• Experience working in agile product development environments.
• Ability to work on-site in Irving, TX.

Project Manager

Location: Arlington, TX

Industry: Ground-up Commercial Construction

Salary Range: $115,000 – $125,000 + Bonus

Position Overview

Our client is an established commercial general contractor with a long-standing presence in the market, known for delivering high-quality restaurant construction projects and expanding into larger retail and commercial builds.

The Project Manager will play a critical role in overseeing multiple commercial construction projects, serving as the primary link between the field, office operations, and ownership. This role is well-suited for a hands-on, tech-savvy construction professional who enjoys balancing office leadership with active field involvement and is interested in long-term growth within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 2–3 commercial construction projects simultaneously from pre-construction through closeout
• Oversee and support Superintendents assigned to active projects
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to stay connected to field progress and issues
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders using Procore
• Coordinate with architects, owners, engineers, and subcontractors
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and cost controls
• Assist with bid reviews and pre-construction coordination as needed
• Lead or participate in jobsite and project coordination meetings
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely communication across all projects
• Support operational improvements as the company expands into larger commercial builds

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within commercial construction
• Experience managing ground-up retail, church, steel, or metal building projects preferred
• Working knowledge of Procore or similar construction management software
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Experience overseeing Superintendents and coordinating subcontractor trades
• Strong communication skills with owners, architects, and internal teams
• Ability to balance office-based responsibilities with consistent field involvement
• Solid understanding of construction schedules, budgets, and project controls

Preferred Skills & Traits

• Experience transitioning from restaurant or smaller commercial projects into larger retail builds
• Tech-savvy with comfort using modern construction software systems
• Long-term mindset with interest in growth and leadership opportunities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Personable and professional communication style

Company Overview

Anchor Point Management Group is a diversified national management platform supporting businesses across two primary verticals: Restaurants, Food & Beverage and Beauty, Health & Wellness. With over 500 operating locations and over 30 years of growth, the company continues to expand alongside its private equity partners through development, acquisitions, and industry-leading operations. Brands include Taco Bell, Buffalo Wild Wings, 7 Brew Coffee, European Wax Center, and more.

Position Purpose

Function serves as a strategic business partner, focused on protecting profitability and strengthening controls. This role blends analytics, investigation, and operational insight to detect fraud, misconduct, and margin leakage while distinguishing systemic issues from training or process gaps. Housed within Finance/Strategy, the position collaborates closely with Operations, Accounting, HR, IT, Legal, Risk, and brand leadership to design scalable monitoring, embed controls, and evolve the organization from reactive issue response to proactive prevention.

First-Year Success Will Be Measured By

Learning & Relationships

· Developing a deep understanding of Anchor Point's businesses, brands, and operating models

· Building trusted partnerships with Operations, Accounting, HR, IT, Risk, Finance/Strategy, Legal, and brand leadership

Data & Detection Infrastructure

· Aggregating operational and financial data into centralized datasets queryable for these purposes

· Establishing baseline reporting from which exceptions and anomalies are measured

· Designing dashboards and exception reports for transactions, labor, inventory, loyalty, discounting, and other key business drivers and risk areas

Prevention & Control Outcomes

· Mapping fraud and misconduct vectors, control vulnerabilities, and identifying opportunities for prevention

· Implementing technology forward and automated monitoring where value-add and scalable

· Shifting from reactive issue response to proactive detection

· Driving measurable reductions in unknown-cause variances

Forward Roadmap

· Developing a 2–3 year roadmap targeting reductions in labor leakage, inventory shrink/ICOS, and process gaps

· Contributing thought partner to training, process, policy, or incentive changes to close gaps preventatively

Duties & Responsibilities

Analytics & Detection

· Identify patterns and anomalies indicative of fraud, manipulation, or operational breakdowns

· Design/build dashboards, models, and exception reports across labor, inventory, loyalty, discounts, and other financial activity

Investigation & Field Work

· Visit stores to validate data and expand operational learning

· Document findings objectively and recommend corrective actions

Process & Controls Design

· Contribute to the development of best practices, policies, SOPs, and guardrails that reduce opportunities for manipulation

· Partner with Operations to embed controls into workflows

Cross-Functional Leadership

· Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, Accounting, HR, IT, Legal, Real Estate, Construction, and Operations to define and close control gaps

· Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership with clarity and diplomacy

· Build trust with all teams while maintaining independence and objectivity

Program Development

· Establish the long-term structure and contribution of the margin protection and operational analytics function

· Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement

· Build a roadmap to transition the function from "build mode" to "maintenance mode"

Qualifications

Experience

· 5-7+ years of progressive, analytical contributions in Finance or Business Operations

· Background in restaurant, retail or service-based and multi-unit environment preferred

Technical Skills

· Proficiency with BI and data tools (SQL, Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau)

· Advanced Excel, Power Automate, and applied AI skills

· Statistical and modeling experience (e.g., regression, clustering)

· Experience with SOPs, workflows, and process capability mapping preferred

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.