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 hiring entry-level Marine Interdiction / Border Patrol Agents (BPA, GL-5). In this role you will help detect and prevent illegal entry, smuggling, and other violations of immigration and customs laws while protecting the public. Typical duties include:

• Conduct patrols on land and water, including interdiction operations and surveillance
• Enforce immigration and customs statutes and related federal laws
• Interview, detain, and process suspects consistent with policy and training
• Collect and report operational intelligence; maintain incident documentation
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment, vehicles, and vessels
• Work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Participate in training, qualification, and professional development programs

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Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following minimum pathways:

• One year of general work experience that demonstrates decision-making, leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure; or
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field; or
• A combination of general work experience and college education.

Additional mandatory requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
• Must be eligible for appointment before reaching the age limit set under law enforcement retirement provisions (see Eligibility & Requirements below).
• Ability to pass background investigation, medical, vision, fitness, and drug screening standards.

Preferred (helpful) qualifications:

• Military, public safety, or law enforcement experience
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and critical-thinking skills

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Salary & Benefits

• Annual base salary for newly appointed Border Patrol Agents: $51,632 — $92,219 per year (varies by grade and locality).
• Up to $60,000 in additional hiring incentives may be available.
• Federal benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, generous annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (retirement savings).
• Paid training and career advancement pathways within federal law enforcement.

(Colorado salary transparency: the salary range above is provided in accordance with applicable state law.)

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Eligibility & Requirements

• U.S. Citizen required.
• Residency: primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
• Age: Candidates must be referred for selection before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03 (exceptions may apply for certain prior federal civilian law enforcement service or Veterans’ Preference eligibles).
• Veterans: Certain veterans may be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). Veterans’ Preference may affect age/residency exceptions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances and pass all pre-employment screens (background, medical, fitness, and drug testing).

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Start a career in federal law enforcement with structured training and clear advancement paths.
• Meaningful public-safety work that makes a measurable impact.
• Competitive pay, strong federal benefits, and significant hiring incentives for qualifying candidates.
• Opportunities for specialization, leadership, and long-term career growth.

Careertakes is supporting this hiring process as a third-party recruiting platform; if selected you will be employed directly by Confidential Client.

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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.