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 & border protection operations).

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

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About the role

Confidential Client is recruiting qualified candidates for full‑time federal law enforcement positions, including Border Patrol Agent (BPA) and Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO). These roles are ideal for military service members transitioning to civilian careers who have relevant experience in law enforcement, military police, security, or public safety.

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What you’ll do

Typical responsibilities vary by assignment (BPA vs. CBPO) and may include:

• Patrol and secure international borders, coastal waterways, ports of entry, and designated operational areas using vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, ATVs, horses, and other equipment
• Enforce immigration, customs, agriculture, and other federal laws and regulations
• Inspect people, vehicles, conveyances, merchandise, and documents to detect violations and determine admissibility
• Detect and prevent illegal entry, human and drug smuggling, and contraband trafficking
• Conduct surveillance, investigations, interviews, and evidence collection
• Apprehend and process suspected violators; prepare thorough reports and documentation
• Support lawful international trade and travel while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Perform operational assignments such as traffic checks, farm/building checks, and transportation inspections

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Who we’re looking for

Confidential Client seeks candidates who demonstrate:

• Commitment to public service and integrity
• Strong judgment, decision‑making, and composure under pressure
• Physical fitness and ability to meet medical, firearms, and law enforcement training standards
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for working in diverse operational environments
• For some assignments, Spanish language training is provided to develop required proficiency

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Salary & benefits

Salary depends on position, grade, and duty location. Representative ranges from the source materials:

• Border Patrol Agent (BPA) — annual base: $51,632 to $124,717
• Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) — annual base: $41,863 to $127,464

Employees may also be eligible for:

• Federal health, dental, and other insurance benefits
• Retirement benefits, including participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Career development, training, and advancement opportunities
• Position‑specific recruitment and retention incentives (payments and eligibility vary by location and vacancy announcement)
• For fully trained CBP Officers, potential overtime opportunities (subject to rules and availability)

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Qualifications

Candidates may qualify through education, general work experience, specialized experience, or combinations thereof. Requirements differ by role and grade; examples include:

Border Patrol Agent (BPA)

• Entry (GL‑5): one year of general work experience, or a bachelor’s degree, or a qualifying combination
• Advanced entry (GL‑7) and experienced (GL‑9, GS‑11): specified levels of specialized law enforcement or related experience, graduate education, or a qualifying combination

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)

• Entry (GS‑5): three years of general experience or a bachelor’s degree or a qualifying combination
• Advanced (GS‑7) and experienced (GS‑9): one year of specialized experience or qualifying graduate education (or equivalent combinations)

General employment requirements (applicants should review the official vacancy announcement)

• U.S. citizenship required
• Residency: generally maintained primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (subject to rules)
• Federal law enforcement age and appointment rules apply (typically referral before age 40 with exceptions)
• Successful completion of federal background investigation and suitability determination
• Veterans may be eligible for preference or Veterans Recruitment Appointment provisions

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Training & academy

• BPA: approximately six months at the Border Patrol Academy (Artesia, NM) covering immigration/nationality law, enforcement techniques, firearms, and operations; language training (e.g., Spanish) as required
• CBPO: approximately 103 days at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) with role‑specific instruction and practical training

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Locations & assignments

Duty locations are nationwide and depend on operational needs. Example locations (not exhaustive) include designated sectors and ports of entry in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, New York, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Vermont, Florida, Hawaii, and others. Final assignment depends on vacancy availability and mission requirements.

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Why apply

This opportunity provides a structured federal career with meaningful public service, competitive federal benefits, clear training pathways, and potential recruitment/retention incentives for qualifying candidates — a strong fit for transitioning military personnel seeking stable, mission‑driven work.

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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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