U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBPO) - Job Opportunity Announcement – NOW OPEN

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is currently hiring 2,000 Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) by September 30, 2015.  A CBPO entry-level job opportunity announcement is currently open on USAJOBS until May 11, 2015 or until 15,000 applications are received.  

CBP Officers play a vital role in preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States and enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry.

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, CBP requires that every employee be reliable, trustworthy, and fit for duty. To meet these standards, applicants must undergo and successfully pass a thorough background investigation (which includes a polygraph examination), a medical examination, two preemployment fitness examinations, a drug test, and a structured interview in order to be placed in a CBP Officer position. Information on how to apply for the CBP Officer career is located on the following CBP webpage:  http://www.cbp.gov/careers/join-cbp/which-cbp-career/cbp-officer.

On this website, you will find the following information:

·            CBP Officer Qualifications and Requirements

·            Duty Locations Where CBP Officers are Hired

·            How To Apply and Schedule for the CBP Officer Entrance Examination

·            Reporting for Duty and Training

CBP's Office of Human Resources Management (HRM) recruits for the CBPO positions using short-term vacancy announcements throughout the year.  This provides candidates the opportunity to move through the hiring process quickly and efficiently, and facilitates hiring quality candidates to report to the Office of Field Operations Academy fully prepared to join the proud ranks of CBP Officers.  Below is the schedule for the Job Announcements for CBP Officers and Border Patrol Agents that will be open throughout 2015.

CBP Job Announcements for 2015
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers	April 27 ⎼ May 11
U.S. Border Patrol Agents	May 22 – June 8
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers	June 26 – July 13
U.S. Border Patrol Agents	October 16 – November 2
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers	November 27 – December 14

We need your assistance in reaching our hiring goals.  Please help us fill our ranks with individuals who share our core values of vigilance, integrity, and service to country.  Encourage your friends, neighbors, and family members to visit http://www.cbp.gov/careers to learn more about this occupation that protects our Nation's borders from terrorism, human and drug smuggling, illegal migration, and agricultural pests while simultaneously facilitating the flow of legitimate travel and trade.

By spreading the word about our Agency's upcoming job opportunities, you can help us build a better and stronger CBP.

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