Opportunities for Veterans with Homeland Security

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Customs & Boarder Patrol, Recruitment of ​Veterans 

Dear Sir or Madam:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is the premier law enforcement agency tasked with securing our nation’s borders while facilitating legitimate travel and trade. CBP is the largest law enforcement component in the Department of Homeland Security and is currently hiring Border Patrol Agents. This position has many openings along the southwest border. To learn more about this position or submit your application, please follow the link to the https://www.usajobs.gov.

A career with CBP offers the full range of Federal benefits including health and life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and retirement. In addition, CBP may offer some candidates the added incentive of student loan repayment.

All positions require U.S. citizenship and the successful completion of a full background investigation and polygraph.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Be between the ages of 18 and 40 (waiver for qualified veterans)
• Be a U.S. citizen and a resident for the past three years
• Have a valid state driver’s license
• Pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph test, medical examination, fitness test and drug test

If you’re looking for important and rewarding work and an opportunity to serve your country, I encourage you to consider the career opportunities at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. To learn more about CBP please visit our web site at www.cbp.gov/careers.

Brett Laug
DTM Pre-Employment Activities
Brett.Laug@cbp.dhs.gov

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