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With more than 60,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP, is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade. As the United States’ first unified border entity, CBP takes a comprehensive approach to border management and control, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity
U.S. Border Patrol Agents, guided by rigorous training and integrity, ensure that communities across America are secure. By land and sea, U.S. Border Patrol serves the nation by protecting its people around the clock.
Those in pursuit of becoming a Border Patrol Agent can expect an exciting career with a nationwide impact on our country’s protection. Join our USBP Recruitment Event in Charleston, SC, August 12-14, 9 AM – 4 PM ET and learn how this role can take national security to the next level.
To prepare for this event, please set up a USAJOBS account, bring a digital copy of a two-page resume, and bring your DD214 and SF-50, if applicable.
Event Details:
- Dates: August 12 –14, 2026
- Time: 9 AM – 4 PM ET
Surge Operation: Charleston 2026
Hampton Inn and Suites Charleston Airport
3020 W Montague Ave
North Charleston, SC 29418
- Date: August 14th
- Time: 9 AM – 12 PM ET
Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapon Station, Red Bank Commons
2316 Red Bank Rd
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Please note that this is an informational recruitment event and no job offers will be made on site.
The minimum age to apply is 18 years old. All applicants must be referred for selection before their 40th birthday, with exceptions available for those with prior federal law enforcement and/or those eligible for veterans’ preference. All applicants will be required to undergo a background investigation, polygraph exam, medical exam, and drug test. U.S. Citizenship is required.
This event is free and open to the public; however, registration is required.