HSI hiring law enforcement, other posts in South Texas

Homeland Security Investigations, part of DHS, is recruiting to hire law enforcement and other employees to the federal agency. (Photo Courtesy DHS)

by: Sandra Sanchez

Posted: Jun 27, 2024 / 05:57 PM EDT

Updated: Jun 27, 2024 / 05:57 PM EDT

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The Department of Homeland Security seeks to fill several positions at Homeland Security Investigations in South Texas.

HSI is the primary investigative arm of DHS and is “actively recruiting” for positions in law enforcement and administrative work within the agency, officials said this week.

Those with backgrounds in cybersecurity, intelligence, finance and foreign language skills are urged to apply.

HSI investigates national and global crimes including human and drug trafficking and cybersecurity. (DHS Photo)

Applications can be submitted at USAJOBS.gov.

“Joining HSI means making a meaningful impact on both national security and our local communities. Whether you’re interested in law enforcement or intelligence and administration, HSI offers a dynamic environment where you can grow professionally and serve your country,” Craig Larrabee, special agent in charge of HSI San Antonio, said in a statement.

Applicants for law enforcement positions must meet these conditions:

Be a U.S. citizen.
Be between 21 and 37 years old.
Have a clean criminal history, including no misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence.
Pass a rigorous background check, physical examination, fitness test, drug screening and interview process.
If male, must have registered for selective service.
Have a valid U.S. driver’s license.

HSI special agents and deputies with the Dona Ana, New Mexico Sheriff’s Office take Emigdio Gonzalez-Gamboa into custody in 2022. (Photo Courtesy ICE)

Selected applicants must attend a five-month training process at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.

Questions can be emailed to the HSI recruitment team in San Antonio at hsi.sanantonio.recruiter@hsi.dhs.gov.

HSI employs over 8,700 officers and professionals and investigates crime on a global scale in the United States, abroad and online, the agency’s website says.

Part of this includes tracking the illegal movement of people, goods, money, drugs, weapons and technology into and out of the United States.

The agency investigates cyber and financial crimes, illegal exports and intellectual property crimes, as well as crimes of exploitation such as human trafficking on the Southwest border.

Sandra Sanchez can be reached at SSanchez@BorderReport.com.