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Customs and Border Protection is Hiring Officers at Port of Washington Dulles

Release Date
Mon, 10/15/2018

STERLING, Va. – Have you heard?  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is accepting applications to fill critical officer positions at Washington Dulles International Airport, the 10th busiest international airport in the United States, but act quickly as this opportunity closes October 31.

CBP officer inspects airplane's cargo hold.
CBP officer inspects an international
flight's cargo hold.

So, if you want to join an elite group of law enforcement professionals whose mission it is to protect our nation from terrorists and weapons of terror, from the illicit importation of dangerous drugs, and other threats to our citizens and our economy, then visit Apply Now to apply today.

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.

“The mission of a Customs and Border Protection officer isn’t easy, but it is rewarding.  It entails inspecting enormous amounts of international import and export commodities and travelers, trying to intercept dangerous drugs and other illicit contraband, identifying and refusing admission to terrorists, and vigilantly doing all that you can to help keep our communities, our nation, and our economy safe.  If you’re ready to accept this challenging responsibility, then apply today to be a CBP officer,” said Casey Durst, CBP’s Director of Field Operations in Baltimore.

Interested military veterans can view the following CBP officer hiring announcements:

All other interested applicants can view the following CBP officer hiring announcements:

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 a passenger.
CBP officer inspects an arriving
international traveler.

A CBP Officer is a full-time, uniformed federal law enforcement professional.  In addition to their anti-terrorism mission, CBP officers also enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws and regulations, and prevents the illegal trafficking of humans, narcotics and other contraband into the United States.

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.

Learn more about duties, pay and benefits, and additional specialty opportunities of a CBP Officer. 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 22, 2022