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Don’t be Spooked, but CBP’s Hiring Opportunity at Washington Dulles Intl Airport Expires on Halloween

Release Date
Mon, 10/29/2018

STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) officer hiring opportunity at Washington Dulles International Airport ends on Halloween, but don’t let that imminent deadline spook you.

CBP is looking to fill officer positions at Dulles airport.
CBP is hiring officers to work at
Washington Dulles airport.

CBP still seeks additional qualified candidates willing to accept the challenge of protecting our homeland, our citizens and our economy from scary threats to Apply Now and start your application process today.

A CBP officer is a full-time, uniformed federal law enforcement professional.  In addition to their anti-terrorism mission, CBP officers facilitate lawful international trade and travel while enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws and regulations, and prevents the illegal trafficking of humans, narcotics and other contraband into the United States.  Learn more about duties, pay and benefits, and additional specialty opportunities of a CBP Officer.

“This opportunity is quickly expiring, so if you are looking for an important, challenging, and rewarding federal law enforcement career near our nation’s capital, then I urge you to apply today,” said Casey Durst, CBP’s Director of Field Operations in Baltimore.

This hiring opportunity closes midnight October 31.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and resident for the last three years, have a valid driver's license, pass a medical examination, and fitness and drug tests.  Applicants must also pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination.

CBP officer is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete one year in each grade level.

CBP officer inspects airplane cargo hold.
Apply today; this hiring opportunity
expires after Halloween.

Officers serve at 328 international air, land and sea ports of entry in the U.S. and at 15 airport preclearance locations worldwide, including Washington-Dulles International Airport.

Visit CBP Careers for more information on job opportunities, or visit Apply Now to start your application process today.

For local recruiting questions, contact Baltimore-recruitment@cbp.dhs.gov

Every day, CBP protects the public from dangerous people and materials attempting to cross the border, while enhancing the nation’s global economic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel at ports of entry.  On a typical day, CBP makes 900+ apprehensions and seizes 9,000+ pounds of illegal drugs.  Learn more about what CBP accomplished during "A Typical Day" in 2017.

CBP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply so that the agency can create a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the United States.

Follow @CBPJobs on Twitter for the latest news on hiring opportunities and events near your town.

Last Modified: Feb 23, 2022