C.B.P. News Release

CBP U.S. Border Patrol Recruitment Open House in Puerto Rico Exceeds Expectations

(Monday, September 20, 2010)

San Juan, Puerto Rico – The San Juan Customhouse served as the venue for the national Border Patrol Sector Open House last Saturday, where attendance surpassed expectations.

Over 700 visitors lined up for an opportunity to learn about Border Patrol employment opportunities. While going through that process, they were also exposed to other aspects of operation within the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) family.

Preliminary numbers reflect that approximately 150 applications were filled, with another 500 individuals applying on-line over the weekend.

“Through harmonized CBP efforts, the current recruitment campaign should add significantly more applications from prospective individuals and continue to enhance this ongoing national effort,â€