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.

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 for federal law-enforcement field positions focused on border security. In this role you will:

• Patrol assigned border areas to detect and prevent illegal entry and contraband.
• Detect, identify, detain, and process individuals suspected of violating federal immigration and other laws.
• Conduct surveillance, inspections, questioning and examinations of people, vehicles, and property.
• Gather and evaluate information from observation, interviews, documents and records; prepare written reports.
• Operate vehicles, communications equipment, surveillance systems and other operational technology.
• Coordinate and work with federal, state, local, tribal and international law‑enforcement partners.
• Make rapid, sound decisions and maintain composure in high‑pressure or hazardous situations.
• Perform duties in remote, rural, desert, mountainous and other challenging environments as required.

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet applicable federal hiring and qualification requirements, including:

• U.S. citizenship.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Generally under age 40 at appointment unless an applicable exception applies (age exceptions may apply for prior federal law‑enforcement service or veterans’ preference).
• Meet applicable education and/or work‑experience requirements.
• Ability to pass background investigations, medical and physical evaluations, and other suitability requirements.

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Education & Experience

You may qualify through one of these pathways:

• One year of general work experience demonstrating responsibility, decision‑making, composure under stress, and the ability to learn regulations and procedures; OR
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR
• A combination of college coursework and relevant work experience.

Final eligibility and qualification determinations will be made by Confidential Client 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 typically covers:

• Immigration and nationality laws
• Border‑specific operations and federal law‑enforcement procedures
• Firearms, defensive tactics and officer safety
• Physical training and driving/vehicle operations
• Surveillance and apprehension techniques
• Language training where applicable
• Other operational and procedural requirements

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Duty Locations & Mobility

• Duty assignments are along the Northern and Southern U.S. borders; locations may be remote, rural, desert, mountainous or otherwise challenging.
• Candidates must be willing to relocate to available duty locations based on operational needs.

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Compensation & Incentives

• Entry‑level starting pay is approximately $51,000 annually (source posted amount). External site estimate for this listing shows $53,399/year (estimated).
• Upon successful completion of the academy, employees may be eligible for a training incentive (examples in source material indicate potential additional payments; eligibility and amounts are determined by Confidential Client policies).
• Actual pay, incentive availability and amounts are subject to official vacancy announcements and applicable federal rules and policies.

(Pay transparency note for California applicants: the posting cites the approximate starting pay above based on source data. Final compensation will be specified in the official hiring notice.)

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Ideal Candidate Attributes

Confidential Client seeks candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong judgment, leadership and decision‑making.
• Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public service.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and act decisively.
• Excellent observation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness and readiness for demanding field operations.
• Ability to learn and apply laws, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings; willingness to work outdoors and in challenging environments.

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Veterans & Special Hiring Considerations

• Veterans’ preference–eligible applicants are encouraged to apply and should be prepared to document eligibility during the hiring process.
• Certain prior federal law‑enforcement service, or veterans’ preference, may qualify candidates for age exceptions or other hiring considerations.

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Important Applicant Information & Accommodations

• Candidates must be prepared to complete required background checks, medical and physical screenings, and all required training.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify Careertakes so we can work with our client to support your request.
• This posting follows applicable federal and state hiring laws. Applicants should review the official vacancy announcement for definitive requirements and procedures.

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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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