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 (U.S. Customs and Border Protection).

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

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What You’ll Do

This opportunity is for entry- and mid-level federal law enforcement careers with the Confidential Client (U.S. Customs and Border Protection). You will help protect the United States by enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws while facilitating lawful travel and trade. Typical duties include:

• Patrol international borders, coastal waterways, ports of entry and other assigned areas using vehicles, vessels, ATVs, horses, motorcycles and other equipment.
• Inspect people, baggage, cargo, vehicles and conveyances to detect violations and identify threats.
• Enforce federal immigration, customs, agriculture and related laws.
• Conduct surveillance, gather and analyze intelligence, and carry out investigations.
• Apprehend, detain and process suspected violators; collect and preserve evidence; write reports.
• Assist with trade and travel compliance to enable lawful commerce and travel.
• Perform operational assignments including traffic checks, checkpoint operations, farm and building checks, and port inspections.

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Who Should Apply / Qualifications

The Confidential Client hires at multiple entry and experienced grade levels. Candidates may qualify through education, work experience, law enforcement, military police, security or related fields. Core, non‑discriminatory eligibility requirements include:

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet residency, background investigation and suitability standards as set in the official vacancy announcement.
• Federal law enforcement age restrictions apply (generally referral before age 40, with statutory exceptions for qualifying prior service and veterans).
• Must meet medical, physical fitness, firearms and training standards required for appointment.
• Education / experience paths vary by grade:
  • BPA / Border Patrol Agent (GL/GS-5 through GS-12): options include combinations of general work experience, specialized experience, or college degrees (bachelor’s, graduate work or equivalent). Experience in law enforcement, security, or military police is relevant.
  • CBPO / Customs and Border Protection Officer (GS-5 through GS-12): options include general experience, specialized inspection/enforcement experience, or college degrees (bachelor’s, graduate work or equivalent).
• Specific grade-level qualifications (examples):
  • Entry level: one year general experience or a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination).
  • Advanced entry / experienced levels: one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or qualifying graduate education.
• Eligible veterans may qualify for veterans’ preference or special hiring authorities when applicable.

(Review the official vacancy announcement for precise qualification combinations and documentation requirements, including transcripts and proof of experience.)

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Salary & Benefits

The Confidential Client offers competitive federal pay and benefits. Salary varies by position, grade and duty location.

• Border Patrol Agent (BPA) — estimated range: $51,632 to $124,717 per year (grade-dependent).
• Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) — estimated range: $41,863 to $127,464 per year (grade-dependent).
• Eligible employees may receive federal health, dental and other insurance; annual and sick leave; retirement benefits and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP); and career development programs.
• Position-specific recruitment and retention incentives may be available at designated locations (examples noted in the official vacancy announcement).
• Overtime opportunities exist for fully trained CBP officers, subject to rules and availability.

Note: Salary ranges are drawn from supplied vacancy details and may vary with locality pay and official appointment grade. Verify current rates in the final vacancy announcement.

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Duty Locations & Assignments

Candidates may be assigned to locations across the United States based on operational needs. Examples of possible locations include (not exhaustive):

• Border Patrol Agent locations across AZ, CA, NM, TX and other sectors (e.g., Tucson, Yuma, El Paso sectors).
• CBPO locations at ports of entry in AZ, CA, TX, FL, HI and other states.
• This listing is for an opening associated with Broken Arrow, OK; assignments and final duty stations will be determined by the official vacancy announcement and mission needs.

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Training & Career Path

• Border Patrol Agents attend approximately six months of training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy (Artesia, NM) covering immigration law, law enforcement techniques, firearms, patrol operations and language training as required.
• CBPOs attend training (approximately 103 days) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and receive instruction in inspection, enforcement and trade/travel compliance.
• Federal career paths include promotion opportunities, specialty assignments, advanced law enforcement training and leadership roles.

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Additional Legal / Hiring Information

• This role requires compliance with federal law enforcement hiring standards (background checks, medical/physical standards, firearms qualification).
• Applicants must carefully review the official vacancy announcement for residency, age limits, documentation and other legal hiring requirements.
• The Confidential Client will make final hiring decisions; Careertakes is assisting as a third‑party recruiting platform.

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Keywords & Role Focus (for applicants)

This posting targets candidates searching for Border Patrol Officer, Border Patrol Agent (BPA), Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO), federal law enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Broken Arrow OK, GS-level federal law enforcement roles, and entry/mid-level law enforcement careers.

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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.