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 (Customs and Border Protection).

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

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is recruiting full‑time Border Patrol Agents (entry level — GL‑5/GL‑7 grade ladder) for federal law enforcement assignments in the region. This is a career federal law enforcement role that includes academy training, field duties, competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and up to $60,000 in hiring/retention incentives for qualified candidates.

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Salary & Benefits

• Annual base pay for newly appointed BPAs (GL‑5 / GL‑7): $51,632 – $92,912 per year (grade-dependent).
• Estimated midpoint for similar openings: ~$78,652 per year.
• Up to $20,000 recruitment incentive (split across academy graduation and prioritized-location acceptance).
• Potential additional retention incentives up to $40,000 distributed over the first four years.
• Federal benefits package including health/dental plans, generous annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (retirement savings).

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What You’ll Do

As a Border Patrol Agent with Confidential Client, typical responsibilities include:

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws; inspect documents and property to determine compliance.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, watercraft, horses, off‑road vehicles, ATVs, motorcycles and other assets.
• Conduct surveillance (including night operations using specialized equipment), farm and building checks, traffic and city patrols, and transportation inspections.
• Apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers; collect and interpret physical evidence (tracks, marks, etc.).
• Interact with communities and other agencies professionally and lawfully; prepare reports and evidence for follow‑on procedures.

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Qualifications

You may qualify at GL‑5 or GL‑7 depending on experience and education:

GL‑5 (minimum):

• One (1) year general work experience demonstrating responsibility, decision‑making under stress, ability to learn regulations and procedures, and info‑gathering skills; OR
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; OR
• A combination of experience and education (as documented).

GL‑7 (preferred/advanced entry):

• One (1) year of specialized experience showing skills such as firearms judgement, law enforcement or security duties, criminal code enforcement, corrections, or similar law‑enforcement functions; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement or one year of relevant graduate‑level education; OR
• A combination of specialized experience and education (as documented).

Additional helpful skills/attributes:

• Strong situational judgement, physical fitness, and the ability to operate vehicles and field equipment.
• Spanish language ability is valuable; training is provided to improve proficiency.
• Prior military, security, or law enforcement experience may qualify candidates for higher grade consideration (GL‑9/GS‑11).

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Other Requirements & Notes

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Residency: primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age: Candidates must be referred prior to their 40th birthday per law enforcement retirement provisions; statutory exceptions may apply (e.g., certain veterans or prior federal LEO service).
• Formal training: Selected candidates attend the Border Patrol Academy (~6 months) for intensive instruction (laws, defensive tactics, firearms, driving, Spanish language training, etc.).
• Duty assignments are determined by operational needs and may include Southwest Border or other mission‑critical sectors. Relocation may be required.
• This is a career ladder position (GL‑5 → GL‑7 → GL‑9 → GS‑11 → GS‑12) with eligibility for promotion after required time in grade.

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Duty Locations (Examples of Mission‑Critical Stations)

Candidates will be asked to select preferred locations; actual duty assignment is set at time of offer. Examples include prioritized and sector stations such as:

• Presidio, Sierra Blanca, Sanderson, Comstock, Lordsburg, Freer, Hebbronville, Ajo (prioritized locations may carry additional incentives)
• Sector stations across Big Bend, Del Rio, El Paso, El Centro, Tucson, San Diego, Rio Grande Valley, Yuma, and others nationwide

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Key Keywords & Candidate Fit

This posting targets candidates searching for:

• Border Patrol Agent jobs in Moreno Valley/California
• Federal law enforcement careers
• BPA training, incentives and academy hiring
• Patrol, surveillance, firearms, immigration enforcement
• Roles requiring physical stamina, decision‑making under stress, and community interaction

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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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