U.S. Customs and Border Protection Recruitment Event Tampa, FL 1 / 13-1 / 14

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Recruitment Event Tampa, FL 1 / 13-1 / 14

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

If you’re ready to explore the rewards and challenges of serving in today’s elite U.S. Customs and Border Protection, don’t miss the CBP live, two-day recruitment event this January 13–14 in Tampa, FL.

Our expansive, in-person hiring event is free and open to all, with registration required in advance. Event hours will be :

January 13, 2026, 9 AM – 8 PM ET

January 14, 2026, 9 AM – 2 PM ET

Recruiters will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions and provide valuable input, including resume tips. Plus, to help accelerate your application process, CBP is also offering onsite application submission and entrance exams.

See what it takes to serve as part of the vital CBP mission, providing security for our nation’s borders from those who threaten legitimate trade and travel, safety from harmful substances like fentanyl, and humanitarian aid to those in need.

We will be recruiting for mission-critical roles in both Law Enforcement and Mission Operations Support. Federal hiring regulations apply to all mission-critical positions. At minimum, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Federal civil service is a great place to start building a career in law enforcement and learn about the qualifications you’ll need to get your career started. In addition :

• Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents can EARN UP TO $30,000
• IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES.
• Conditions apply.
• 25% OF BASE SALARY (UP TO $20,000)
• IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES available to CBP Officers.
• Location based.
• 25% RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE available for CBP Air and Marine Operations Air Interdiction and Maritime Interdiction Agents assigned to Caribbean locations. xklufbp

Specific location and schedule details will be provided to all registered attendees in advance. To register and to obtain additional information, please visit our website :