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 (public sector).

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring Border Patrol Agents to help secure the nation’s borders, prevent illegal entry of people and contraband, and enforce federal immigration and related laws. This is a field-forward, public-safety role that requires sound judgment, physical readiness, and collaboration with other agencies.

• Patrol assigned border areas to detect and prevent illegal entry.
• Detect, identify, and apprehend individuals suspected of violating federal immigration and other laws.
• Conduct surveillance, inspections, questioning, and examinations of people, vehicles, and property.
• Gather and evaluate information through observation, interviews, and records.
• Intercept illegal drugs, contraband, and other prohibited items.
• Operate vehicles, communications equipment, surveillance systems, and other enforcement technology.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain records of enforcement actions.
• Coordinate with federal, state, local, tribal, and international law-enforcement partners.
• Perform duties in remote, rural, mountainous, desert, and other challenging environments.

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet applicable federal hiring and qualification requirements:

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must have maintained primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (includes applicable U.S. protectorates).
• Generally must be under age 40 at appointment unless an applicable exception applies; certain age exceptions may apply for qualified federal law-enforcement veterans.
• Must meet applicable education and/or general work-experience requirements.
• Must successfully complete required background, medical, physical, and other pre-employment requirements.

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Education & Experience

Candidates may qualify through one of the pathways below:

• One year of general work experience demonstrating responsibility, decision-making, composure under stress, and ability to learn regulations and procedures; OR
• A bachelor’s degree 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 hiring agency based on the official vacancy announcement.

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Training

Selected candidates must successfully complete approximately six months of paid, formal training at the Border Patrol Academy (Artesia, NM). Training covers:

• Immigration and nationality laws
• Border Patrol operations and procedures
• Federal law-enforcement practices
• Firearms and defensive tactics
• Physical conditioning
• Driving and vehicle operations
• Officer safety, surveillance, and apprehension techniques
• Spanish-language training (as required)
• Other operational requirements

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Duty Location & Mobility

• Primary posting and recruiting activity is coordinated in Coral Gables, FL for this listing; however, Border Patrol Agents may be assigned to duty locations along the Northern or Southern U.S. borders.
• Candidates must be willing to relocate to an assigned duty location based on operational needs.

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Compensation & Incentives

• Estimated pay for this listing: approximately $50,584–$51,000 annually (entry-level starting pay around $51,000).
• After successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, employees may be eligible for additional pay incentives (for example, $10,000 after graduation and potential location-based incentives, subject to applicable program rules and agency policy).
• Exact pay, benefits, and incentive details will be provided by the hiring agency in the official vacancy announcement.

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Ideal Candidate Profile

Confidential Client seeks candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong judgment and decision-making skills
• Leadership, initiative, and the ability to take charge
• Calmness under pressure and sound situational awareness
• Strong observation, analytical, and communication skills
• Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public service
• Physical fitness and readiness for demanding field operations
• Ability to learn and apply laws, rules, and procedures quickly
• 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 & Preference

Veterans’ Preference-eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Eligible veterans may receive hiring consideration under applicable rules and should be prepared to provide documentation during the hiring process.

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Important Requirements & Compliance

Applicants should be prepared to:

• Meet U.S. citizenship and residency requirements.
• Meet applicable age requirements or qualify for an exception.
• Successfully complete background investigations and suitability reviews.
• Successfully pass required medical and physical examinations.
• Successfully complete the required Border Patrol Academy training.
• Relocate to a duty location assigned by the agency when necessary.

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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.