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Resolve to Start a New Career today; Apply to become a CBP Officer at Washington Dulles International Airport

Release Date
Tue, 02/05/2019

STERLING, Virginia – By now, many of us have broken our new year’s resolution of getting into better physical or financial shape. For some of us, work, family or other commitments may have contributed to our inability to stay the course, but it’s not too late to reset your goal of a better professional future. Apply today to become a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.

CBP officer inspects the cargo hold of an international aircraft for narcotics or other illicit products at Washington Dulles International Airport.
CBP officer inspects the cargo hold of an
international aircraft for narcotics or other
illicit products at Washington Dulles
International Airport.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to seek men and women willing to accept the daunting challenge of protecting our nation’s security while facilitating lawful international trade and travel. The best part is that new hires have the opportunity to stay home by accepting a position to serve at Washington Dulles International Airport, the nation’s 12th busiest international airport.

“If you want to serve, honor and protect your country, then join our elite group of Customs and Border Protection law enforcement professionals,” said Casey Durst, CBP’s Director of Field Operations in Baltimore. “Apply today to help us safeguard America’s borders against dangerous individuals and goods that threaten our citizens, our economy, and our way of life.”

A CBP officer is a full-time, uniformed, federal law enforcement professional. In addition to CBP’s anti-terrorism mission, CBP officers enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws and regulations, and officers prevent the illegal trafficking of humans, narcotics and other contraband into the U.S.  Learn more about what CBP accomplished during "A Typical Day" in 2017.

The following officer hiring announcements include opportunities for veterans and the public to apply for entry level and experienced positions.

Learn more about duties, pay and benefits, and additional specialty opportunities of a CBP Officer or visit Apply Now to start your application process today. For local recruiting questions, contact Baltimore-recruitment@cbp.dhs.gov.

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.

Visit CBP Careers for information on other career opportunities. Follow @CBPJobs on Twitter for the latest news on hiring events near your town.

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.

Last Modified: Feb 22, 2022