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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, Federal law enforcement & border security (border protection agency).

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 seeking motivated candidates for a Federal Customs Officer role supporting border security operations. This position focuses on preventing the illegal entry of people and contraband, enforcing federal immigration and related laws, and operating in a range of environments along the Northern and Southern U.S. borders.

• Patrol assigned border areas to detect and prevent illegal entry into the United States
• Detect, identify, and apprehend individuals suspected of violating immigration and other federal laws
• Conduct surveillance, inspections, questioning, and examinations of individuals, vehicles, and property
• Gather and evaluate information through observation, interviews, documents, and records
• Respond to and investigate potential border-security and immigration violations
• Detect and interdict illegal drugs, contraband, and other prohibited items
• Operate vehicles, communications equipment, surveillance systems, and law-enforcement technology
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and document enforcement activities
• Coordinate with federal, state, local, tribal, and international law-enforcement partners
• Make sound decisions and maintain composure in stressful and potentially hazardous situations

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Minimum Qualifications

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

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have maintained primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (including applicable U.S. protectorates, when applicable)
• Generally must be under age 40 at the time of appointment, unless an applicable exception applies
• Certain age exceptions may apply for individuals with prior federal civilian law-enforcement service or eligible veterans' preference
• Must meet applicable education and/or general work-experience requirements
• Must be willing to undergo background investigations, medical and fitness evaluations, and other pre-employment requirements

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Education & Experience

Candidates may qualify through one of the pathways below:

• One year of general work experience demonstrating decision-making, composure in stressful situations, the ability to learn regulations and procedures, and skills in gathering concise information; OR
• A bachelor’s degree (or successful completion of a full four-year course of study 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 successfully complete approximately six months of paid, formal, intensive training at the Border Patrol Academy (location determined by the hiring agency). Training topics include:

• Immigration and nationality laws
• Border patrol operations and procedures
• Federal law-enforcement procedures
• Firearms and defensive tactics
• Physical training and officer safety
• Driving and vehicle operations
• Surveillance and apprehension techniques
• Spanish language training (as applicable)

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Duty Locations

Border duty assignments may be on the Northern or Southern U.S. borders and can include remote, rural, desert, mountainous, and other challenging environments. Candidates must be willing to relocate to an available duty location based on operational needs.

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Compensation & Incentives

• Entry-level starting pay is approximately $51,000 annually (source estimates ~ $50,779–$51,000).
• After completing the Academy, employees may be eligible for an additional pay incentive (e.g., ~$10,000), with potential for further location-based incentives subject to applicable policies.

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Ideal Candidate

Confidential Client seeks individuals who demonstrate:

• Strong judgment, decision-making, and leadership
• Ability to remain calm and act decisively under pressure
• Strong observation, analytical, and communication skills
• Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public service
• Physical fitness and readiness for demanding field operations
• Ability to learn and apply laws, regulations, and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work outdoors and in challenging environments
• Flexibility to relocate to assigned duty locations

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Veterans

Veterans' Preference–eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and should be prepared to provide documentation of their preference during the hiring process.

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Important Requirements & Next Steps

Candidates should be prepared to:

• Meet U.S. citizenship and residency requirements
• Satisfy applicable age requirements or qualify for an exception
• Successfully complete background investigations and suitability determinations
• Successfully complete required medical, physical, and other pre-employment evaluations
• Complete approximately six months of paid training at the Border Patrol Academy
• Relocate to assigned duty locations when required

If you meet the minimum qualifications and are committed to public safety and border security, you may be matched to this opportunity and other similar roles through the Careertakes platform.

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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.