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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Federal Law Enforcement (Border security and customs enforcement).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is recruiting for full-time Border Enforcement Officer positions. These are entry- to mid-level federal law enforcement roles focused on protecting the United States at ports of entry, borders, and coastal waterways. Positions may be filled at different grade levels and offer training, federal benefits, and advancement opportunities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Patrol and secure borders, ports, and designated areas using vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, ATVs, horses, or other equipment.
• Enforce immigration, customs, agricultural, and related federal laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals, documents, vehicles, cargo, and personal effects to identify violations and determine admissibility.
• Detect, prevent, and interdict illegal entry, human and drug smuggling, and contraband trafficking.
• Conduct surveillance, gather and analyze intelligence, interpret physical evidence, and carry out investigative activities.
• Apprehend, detain, search, and process suspected violators; prepare clear, timely reports and evidence for enforcement actions.
• Support trade and travel facilitation while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Perform operational patrols, traffic checks, farm/building/transportation inspections, and other mission-driven duties.

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Salary & Benefits

Salary depends on position, grade level, duty location, and federal pay rates. Examples from the source posting (verify current rates in the official vacancy announcement):

• Border Patrol Agent (BPA): $51,632 – $124,717 (annual, grade-dependent)
• Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO): $41,863 – $127,464 (annual, grade-dependent)

Eligible employees may receive:

• Federal health, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual and sick leave accrual
• Retirement benefits and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Position-specific recruitment and retention incentives (varies by location and announcement)
• For fully trained officers, potential overtime opportunities (subject to rules and availability)

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Qualifications

Candidates may qualify through combinations of education and experience. Requirements vary by grade and position:

Border Patrol Agent (BPA)

• GL-5 (Entry): One year general work experience, OR a bachelor’s degree, OR qualifying combination.
• GL-7 (Advanced Entry): One year specialized experience OR bachelor’s with Superior Academic Achievement OR graduate-level education.
• GL-9 / GS-11 (Experienced): Progressively responsible specialized law enforcement experience as described in official announcements.

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)

• GS-5 (Entry): Three years general experience (including at least one year equivalent to GS-4), OR a bachelor’s degree, OR qualifying combination.
• GS-7 / GS-9: One year specialized experience as detailed in official announcements; advanced education may substitute where noted.

General requirements (applicants should check the specific vacancy announcement)

• U.S. citizenship required
• Residency requirements (generally primary U.S. residency for 3 of the last 5 years) where applicable
• Federal law enforcement age rules apply (generally referral before age 40, with exceptions)
• Successful completion of federal background investigation and suitability review
• Meet medical, physical, firearms, and training standards
• Veterans’ preference and appointment options may apply

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Training & Duty Locations

• Training: Newly hired Border Patrol Agents attend approximately six months at the Border Patrol Academy; newly hired CBP Officers attend approximately 103 days of training at an approved federal training center. Training includes law enforcement techniques, firearms, and job-specific instruction; language training may be provided when required.
• Duty locations: Candidates may be assigned throughout the United States based on operational needs. Assignments may include land borders, ports of entry, airports, seaports, and other designated areas. Specific locations and prioritized-hire areas are listed in the official vacancy announcement.

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Additional Notes

• This posting summarizes responsibilities, qualifications, salary ranges, and incentives drawn from the supplied description. Exact duties, grade levels, pay rates, incentives, eligibility, and terms are determined by the official vacancy announcement and final offer.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes do not guarantee placement at a preferred location; offers may include alternate U.S. locations based on mission needs.
• Applicants must refer to the official announcement for application instructions, required documentation (e.g., transcripts), and vacancy-specific rules.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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