This should be of interest to those who have family or friends interested in law enforcement. Schedule of job announcements for 2015. Probably the largest numbers of law enforcement jobs to be filled this year.
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
will be open on USAJOBS from April 24 through May 11, 2015 or until 12,000 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 pre-employment 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:
link
On this website, you will find the following information:
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CBP Officer Qualifications and Requirements
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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 Operation Academy fully prepared to join the proud ranks of CBP Officers. Below is the schedule for the Job Announcements or
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 24⎼ 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 help in reaching this, as employees are our best recruiters! You understand the importance for CBP to fill its ranks with individuals who share our core values of vigilance, integrity, and service to country. Encourage your friends, neighbors, and family members to visit
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 build a better and stronger CBP.
Follow us on twitter: @CustomsBorder.
Katherine M. Coffman
Assistant Commissioner
Office of Human Resources Management
