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.

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 recruiting for full‑time federal law enforcement roles (examples include Border Patrol Agent (BPA) and Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)). Depending on the assigned position, typical duties include:

• Patrol borders, coastal waterways, ports of entry and other assigned areas using vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, ATVs, horses or other equipment
• Enforce immigration, customs, agriculture and related federal laws and regulations
• Inspect people, documents, vehicles, conveyances, merchandise and personal effects to determine admissibility and detect violations
• Conduct surveillance, investigations, interviews and evidence collection to identify threats, smuggling, or other unlawful activity
• Apprehend, detain and process suspected violators and prepare investigative and enforcement reports
• Facilitate lawful international travel and trade while ensuring compliance with applicable laws
• Perform operational assignments such as traffic checks, farm/building checks, transportation inspections and airport/seaport screenings

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements vary by grade and specific appointment (BPA vs CBPO). Typical qualifications include:

• U.S. citizenship
• Age and residency requirements consistent with federal law enforcement authorities (generally referred for selection before age 40, with some exceptions)
• Ability to pass federal background investigation, suitability screening, medical and physical requirements, firearms qualification and academy training
• Education / experience pathways (examples drawn from common federal grade criteria):
  • Entry-level (GL-5 / GS-5): One year general work experience, OR a bachelor’s degree, OR a qualifying combination of education and experience
  • Advanced-entry (GL-7 / GS-7): One year specialized experience (inspections, enforcement, public safety, military, security or related), OR bachelor’s with Superior Academic Achievement, OR graduate-level education
  • Experienced levels (GL-9 / GS-9 and GS-11): One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level performing enforcement, investigative or operational law enforcement duties
• Relevant skills: sound judgment under pressure, report writing, interviewing, evidence handling, use-of-force and firearms proficiency (where applicable)
• Veterans’ preference rules and alternate appointment authorities may apply per the official vacancy announcement

Note: Specific qualification rules and documentation requirements (e.g., transcripts, SF‑50, DD214) will be listed in the official vacancy announcement for the position you apply to.

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Salary & Benefits

Salary depends on the appointment (BPA vs CBPO), grade, duty location, and applicable federal pay rates. Representative ranges from the source materials:

• Border Patrol Agent (BPA): $51,632 – $124,717 (annual, depending on grade and location)
• Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO): $41,863 – $127,464 (annual, depending on grade and location)

Eligible employees may receive:

• Federal health, dental and other insurance benefits
• Annual and sick leave; retirement benefits and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Career development, promotion potential and training
• Position-specific recruitment and retention incentives at designated locations (examples: BPA recruitment payments up to $20,000, retention incentives up to $30,000 over three years; CBPO incentives for prioritized locations)
• For fully trained officers, potential overtime pay subject to rules and availability

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Training & Career Path

• Border Patrol Agent (BPA): Approximately six months of training at an academy (example: Border Patrol Academy); training includes immigration and nationality law, law enforcement techniques, firearms, operational tactics and language training where applicable
• Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO): Approximately 103 days of classroom and field training at an FLETC facility, followed by on-the-job training at the duty location
• Ongoing professional development and promotion opportunities exist across federal law enforcement career ladders

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Location & Assignments

Primary posting location: Asbury Park, NJ and assignments may require relocation based on mission needs. Candidates may be assigned throughout the United States (examples include AZ, CA, NM, TX, WA, NY, ME, MN, ND, MT, VT and others). Duty location and any location-based incentives will be specified in the official vacancy announcement and final offer.

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Additional Notes & Legal Requirements

• This posting summarizes common duties and qualification pathways. The official vacancy announcement governs final qualifications, pay grade, duty location, incentive eligibility, service commitments and application requirements.
• Applicants should review the vacancy announcement carefully for documentation requirements (transcripts, proof of prior service, etc.).
• Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable federal, state and local hiring laws.

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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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