About Careertakes

👉 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.

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

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Key Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned border areas to detect and prevent illegal entry into the United States.
• Detect, identify, and apprehend individuals suspected of violating immigration and other federal laws on behalf of the confidential client.
• Conduct surveillance, inspections, questioning, and examinations of individuals, vehicles, and property.
• Gather and evaluate information through observation, interviews, documents, and records.
• Respond to and investigate potential border-security and immigration violations.
• Detect and interdict illegal drugs, contraband, and other prohibited items.
• Operate vehicles, communications equipment, surveillance systems, and other law‑enforcement technology.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and document enforcement activities.
• Coordinate and work with federal, state, local, tribal, and international law‑enforcement partners.
• Make sound decisions and maintain composure in stressful or hazardous situations.
• Perform duties in remote, rural, mountainous, desert, and other challenging environments.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have maintained primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (including applicable U.S. protectorates).
• Generally must be under age 40 at time of appointment unless an age‑exception applies.
• Must meet applicable education and/or general work‑experience requirements.
• Must pass required background investigations, medical and physical exams, and suitability checks.

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Education & Experience

Candidates may qualify through one of the following pathways:

• One year of general work experience demonstrating responsibility, sound decision‑making, composure in stressful situations, and the ability to learn procedures through training or on‑the‑job instruction; OR
• A bachelor’s degree (four‑year course of study from an accredited college or university); OR
• An applicable combination of college coursework and general work experience.

Final eligibility and qualification determinations are made by the confidential client.

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Training

• Selected candidates must successfully complete approximately six months of paid, formal intensive training at a federal Border Patrol Academy.
• Training topics include immigration and nationality laws, border operations, federal law‑enforcement procedures, firearms, defensive tactics, physical training, driving and vehicle operations, language training, officer safety, surveillance and apprehension techniques, and other operational requirements.

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Duty Locations

• Assignments may be on the Northern or Southern U.S. border.
• Duty locations can include remote, rural, desert, mountainous, or otherwise challenging environments.
• Candidates must be willing to relocate to an available duty location based on operational needs.

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Compensation & Incentives

• Entry‑level starting pay is provided in the source posting (estimated at approximately $48,107–$51,000 annually depending on source data and locality).
• Additional incentives may be available after successful completion of academy training and/or for acceptance of prioritized locations, subject to applicable rules and the confidential client’s policies.

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Ideal Candidate

• Strong judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Leadership, initiative, and ability to take charge when required.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Strong observation, analytical, and communication skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public service.
• Physical fitness and readiness for demanding field operations.
• Ability to learn and apply laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work outdoors in challenging environments and to relocate as needed.

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Veterans

• The confidential client encourages applicants who are Veterans’ Preference eligible to apply. Eligible veterans may receive applicable hiring consideration and should be prepared to provide documentation of their preference during the hiring process.

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Important Requirements & Compliance

• Candidates should be prepared to complete background investigations, medical and physical clearances, and all required training.
• This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring and non‑discrimination laws; it is intended to comply with Idaho and federal hiring requirements for this location (University, ID).
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process—please indicate any accommodation needs when contacted.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.