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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Confidential Client (Federal law enforcement & border security).

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

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking motivated candidates for the role of Federal Customs Officer (Border Patrol Agent). This is an entry-level federal law-enforcement opportunity that includes paid, formal academy training and incentives. The role requires readiness for field operations in remote or challenging environments and willingness to relocate to an assigned duty location. Location for this posting: Estero, FL.

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Key Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned border areas to detect and prevent illegal entry and contraband.
• Detect, identify, and apprehend individuals suspected of violating federal immigration and related laws.
• Conduct surveillance, inspections, questioning, and examinations of people, vehicles, and property.
• Gather and evaluate information through observation, interviews, documents, and records.
• Respond to and investigate potential border-security and immigration violations.
• Interdict illegal drugs, contraband, and other prohibited items.
• Operate vehicles, radio and communications equipment, and surveillance technologies.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and document enforcement activities.
• Coordinate and work with federal, state, local, tribal, and international law-enforcement partners.
• Make sound decisions and maintain composure in stressful and potentially hazardous situations.
• Perform duties in remote, rural, mountainous, desert, and other challenging environments.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have maintained primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Generally must be under age 40 at time of appointment unless an applicable exception applies; certain exceptions may apply for veterans or prior federal law-enforcement service.
• Must meet applicable education and/or general work-experience requirements.
• Must successfully complete background investigations, medical and physical examinations, and other suitability requirements.

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Education & Experience

Candidates may qualify through one of the following pathways:

• One year of general work experience demonstrating responsibility, decision-making, composure under stress, and the ability to gather information and follow regulations; 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 complete approximately six months of paid, formal intensive training at the Border Patrol Academy (location as directed by the hiring agency).
• Training topics include immigration and nationality laws, border-operations procedures, firearms, defensive tactics, physical conditioning, driving and vehicle operations, language instruction, officer safety, surveillance and apprehension techniques, and other operational requirements.

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Duty Locations

• Assignments may be along the Northern or Southern U.S. borders and can include remote, rural, mountainous, desert, or otherwise challenging environments.
• 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 (as stated in the source announcement).
• After successful completion of academy training, employees may be eligible for a pay incentive (example: an additional $10,000) and potentially another incentive for accepting a prioritized location, subject to agency policies and requirements.

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Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates strong judgment, decision-making, and leadership.
• Remains calm under pressure and takes responsibility when required.
• Possesses strong observation, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains integrity, professionalism, and physical readiness for demanding field operations.
• Learns and applies laws, regulations, and procedures quickly.
• Works well independently and as part of a team and is committed to public service and national safety.

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Veterans

Confidential Client encourages Veterans’ Preference–eligible individuals to apply. Eligible veterans may receive applicable hiring consideration and should be prepared to provide documentation of preference eligibility.

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Important Requirements & Pre-employment Conditions

• Meet U.S. citizenship and residency requirements.
• Meet applicable age requirements or qualify for an exception.
• Successfully complete required background investigations and suitability screenings.
• Successfully complete required medical, physical, and other pre-employment checks.
• Successfully complete the approximately six-month Border Patrol training program.
• Be willing to work outdoors in remote, rural, or otherwise challenging environments and relocate to assigned duty locations.

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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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