U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting individuals to fill critical roles within the agency, emphasizing the importance of its mission to protect national borders, enforce trade and travel regulations, and safeguard the American public.
The agency has announced that new Border Patrol agents may be eligible for recruitment incentives of up to $30,000. CBP officers could qualify for additional incentives ranging from 15% to 25% of their salary based on their duty location. Air Interdiction Agents and Marine Interdiction Agents assigned to Caribbean locations may also receive a 25% recruitment incentive.
In addition to these hiring incentives, CBP offers competitive salaries, locality pay adjustments, overtime opportunities, and premium pay for hours worked beyond the standard work week. Employees are provided with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, generous leave policies, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan—a federal retirement savings program with agency contributions. Many law enforcement positions offer enhanced retirement options that allow employees to retire earlier with fewer years of service.
To make the hiring process more efficient, CBP uses unique hiring authorities designed to streamline candidate selection.
The agency highlights a range of career paths beyond frontline law enforcement positions. Interested applicants can connect with recruiters online or attend in-person recruitment events listed on CBP’s event calendar. More information about available careers can be found on the CBP Careers website and through official social media channels including X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
"U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 65,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. We enforce safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust," according to a statement from CBP.
A complete list of local and regional CBP social media accounts is available for those seeking further engagement with the agency.
