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 hiring for entry- and mid-level Border Patrol Officer and Customs and Border Protection Officer positions in Northglenn, CO. These are full-time federal law enforcement roles with career progression, training academies, benefits, and potential recruitment/retention incentives. No prior CBP experience is required for many entry-level grades.

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What You’ll Do

This role may be assigned as a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) or a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO). Typical duties include:

• Patrol land borders, coastal waterways, ports of entry, and assigned areas using vehicles, vessels, ATVs, horses, or other equipment
• Conduct inspections of people, baggage, vehicles, and cargo to enforce immigration, customs, and agriculture laws
• Detect, deter, and interdict illegal entry, human and drug smuggling, and contraband trafficking
• Perform surveillance and investigations; collect evidence and prepare reports
• Apprehend and process suspected violators; carry out lawful enforcement actions
• Support lawful international trade and travel while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Complete operational assignments such as traffic checks, farm/building checks, and transportation inspections

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Qualifications

Candidates may qualify through education, general work experience, specialized experience, or prior law enforcement/military experience. Minimums vary by grade:

Border Patrol Agent (BPA)

• GL-5 (Entry): One year of general work experience, or a bachelor’s degree, or a qualifying combination
• GL-7 (Advanced entry): One year of specialized experience, or bachelor’s with Superior Academic Achievement, or qualifying graduate-level study
• GL-9 / GS-11 (Experienced): Typically one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)

• GS-5 (Entry): Three years of general experience (one year equivalent to GS-4), or a bachelor’s degree, or a qualifying combination
• GS-7 / GS-9: One year of specialized experience or qualifying higher education

General requirements (applicants should review the official announcement for details):

• U.S. citizenship required
• Residency requirement (generally primary U.S. residency for 3 of last 5 years), subject to official announcement rules
• Age requirements for federal law enforcement (generally must be referred for selection before age 40, with exceptions)
• Successful background investigation, medical, physical, firearms, and training standards
• Veterans may qualify for preference or Veterans Recruitment Appointment options

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Salary & Benefits

Salary varies by position, grade, duty location, and federal pay tables. Provided ranges from source materials for the advertised roles include:

• Border Patrol Agent (BPA): $51,632 - $124,717 per year (grades GL-5 to GS-12)
• Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO): $41,863 - $127,464 per year (grades GS-5 to GS-12)

Note: For Colorado listings, the pay range above is included as provided. Exact salary will depend on grade and final vacancy announcement.

Benefits may include:

• Federal health, dental, and other insurance plans
• Annual and sick leave; retirement and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Career development and promotion opportunities
• Position-specific recruitment and retention incentives (eligible hires may receive recruitment bonuses upon academy completion or for selecting designated locations; incentives and service obligations vary)
• Potential overtime for trained officers subject to rules and availability

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Locations & Assignments

Primary location for this posting: Northglenn, Colorado (CO). Candidates may be assigned across the U.S. based on operational needs; sample duty locations include sectors in AZ, CA, NM, TX, FL, HI and other states. Final assignment depends on vacancies and mission requirements.

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Training & Career Path

• Border Patrol Agent (BPA): ~6 months at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy (Artesia, NM), including immigration law, law enforcement techniques, firearms, and language training as required
• CBPO: ~103 days at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) with job-specific instruction
• Ongoing career development and advancement tracks are available

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Notes

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) follows federal hiring rules and will evaluate applicants based on the official vacancy announcement. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; request details via the official application process.

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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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