U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are looking for a few good men and women, 11,000 good men and women to be precise.
The agency kicked off National Career Day around the nation Saturday to announce its goal for hiring approximately 11,000 frontline and mission and operations to support positions in 2009.
"This outreach effort strives to raise public awareness about CBP tasks, our mission, and the myriad career paths that make up CBP," said Chris Gaugler, assistant commissioner for human resources and management. "The national campaign also will inform the public about how CBP integrates its resources to secure the border, along with encouraging job seeks to view CBP as an 'employer of choice.'" '
Fifteen locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico will hold open houses, including the Murrita Border Patrol Station.
For more information visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.
