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 (federal law enforcement) is hiring for Government Security Officer roles. Depending on assignment, you may be considered for Border Patrol Agent (BPA) or Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) duties. Typical responsibilities include:

• Patrol borders, ports, and designated areas using vehicles, vessels, ATVs, motorcycles, horses, and other equipment
• Enforce federal immigration, customs, agricultural and related laws and regulations
• Inspect people, documents, vehicles, conveyances, merchandise, and baggage for violations
• Detect, prevent, and interdict human and drug smuggling, contraband trafficking, and other unlawful activity
• Conduct surveillance, collect and analyze intelligence, interview subjects, and prepare investigative reports
• Apprehend and detain suspected violators; secure and document evidence for enforcement actions
• Support lawful international travel and trade by ensuring compliance with regulations
• Perform operational assignments including traffic checks, farm/building checks, and inspections at land borders, airports, and seaports

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Who Should Apply / Qualifications

Candidates may qualify through a combination of education and experience. Specific grade/entry rules vary by role:

Border Patrol Agent (BPA)

• Entry and mid-level grades (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, GS-12) with qualifying education or experience:
  • GL-5: One year general experience, or a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
  • GL-7: One year specialized experience, or bachelor’s with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA), or equivalent graduate-level credit
  • GL-9 & GS-11: Progressively responsible specialized law-enforcement experience at the next lower grade

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)

• GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 with qualifying combinations of general experience, specialized experience, or education:
  • GS-5: Three years general experience (one year equivalent to GS-4) or a bachelor’s degree
  • GS-7 / GS-9: One year specialized experience (inspections, enforcement decisions, detaining suspects) or higher education / graduate-level qualifications

General employment requirements (applicable to all candidates)

• U.S. citizenship required
• Generally must have maintained primary U.S. residency for 3 of the last 5 years (verify in official vacancy announcement)
• Subject to federal law enforcement age limits (generally referral before age 40 with exceptions)
• Successful completion of background investigation, suitability review, medical/physical standards, firearms qualification, and agency training
• Veterans’ preference and certain appointment authorities may apply
• Candidates must review the official vacancy announcement for role-specific qualification details

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Training, Academy & Career Path

• Border Patrol Agent trainees attend approximately six months at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy (Artesia, NM) — training includes immigration law, enforcement techniques, firearms, and Spanish language training where required
• CBPO trainees attend approximately 103 days at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
• Both career paths offer federal advancement opportunities, specialized assignments, and retention/recruitment incentives for designated locations

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Compensation & Benefits

Salary depends on position, grade, duty location, and federal pay scales. Representative ranges drawn from the supplied announcement:

• Border Patrol Agent (BPA): $51,632 – $124,717 per year (varies by grade and location)
• Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO): $41,863 – $127,464 per year (varies by grade and location)

Additional possible compensation and benefits:

• Federal health, dental, and other insurance
• Annual and sick leave accruals; retirement benefits and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Potential overtime (for fully trained CBP Officers) and position-specific recruitment incentives
• Recruitment incentives: BPA candidates may receive up to $20,000 (with portions paid after academy completion and for selected prioritized locations); CBPO candidates may be eligible for up to $15,000/year under certain service agreements
• Eligibility, amounts, and service commitments are subject to official vacancy announcements and final offers

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Location & Assignments

Primary posting location for this listing: Dayton, MN. Candidates should be open to assignment locations across the United States based on operational needs. Examples of duty locations in supplied materials include assignments in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and other states.

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Why Apply through Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting partner that can connect qualified applicants to this Confidential Client role and additional federal law enforcement opportunities
• Competitive federal pay, benefits, training, and a stable career path with advancement potential
• If selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client

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Important Legal & Eligibility Notes

• Applicants must carefully review the official vacancy announcement for the specific position before applying — the announcement contains official qualification criteria, location details, and instructions
• Background checks, suitability determinations, and medical/physical requirements apply
• This posting complies with U.S. federal hiring rules; applicants should verify state-specific requirements in the official announcement where relevant

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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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