DHS Career Expo in Jacksonville: CBP Hiring Event 2026
The federal agency that guards U.S. borders is actively looking to hire — and it is holding a major job fair in Florida this month. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be at a DHS Career Expo in Jacksonville on June 16 and 17, 2026, with on-site job offers possible. For immigrants, knowing who is doing the hiring — and why — is part of understanding how the U.S. immigration system works.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — the federal agency that enforces immigration laws at ports of entry and the border — is hosting a major hiring event in Jacksonville, Florida. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Career Expo takes place on June 16 and 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET at the Prime F. Osborne III Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville, FL 32204.
The event is open to anyone interested in working for CBP or other DHS agencies. Attendees can meet recruiters, get help improving their résumés, learn how to use the USAJOBS website (the official federal government jobs portal), and find out how military experience can transfer to a federal career. CBP says some positions may receive tentative job offers on the spot, at the event itself.
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Who Is This Event For?
The expo is aimed at people who want to work in border security and homeland security — not at immigrants seeking benefits or legal help. CBP is the agency that screens travelers at airports and land borders. DHS also oversees agencies like USCIS (which handles green cards and visas) and ICE (which handles deportation and enforcement). Understanding who these agencies are and what they do can be important for immigrants navigating the U.S. immigration system.
What to Do
- If you are interested in a federal career in immigration enforcement or border security, register for the expo at the official DHS Career Expo page before June 16, 2026.
- To learn more about CBP job paths, benefits, and incentives, visit careers.cbp.gov or join.cbp.gov.
- If you want to stay updated on CBP job openings, sign up for the CBP Talent Network on their website to connect directly with a recruiter.
- If you are an immigrant with questions about how CBP, ICE, or USCIS decisions affect your case — such as a green card application, work permit (EAD), or removal proceedings — lawyers recommend speaking with a licensed immigration attorney before taking any action.
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Events like this signal that CBP is expanding its workforce, which can mean more active enforcement at ports of entry and the border. If you are traveling internationally and have a pending green card application, a visa overstay in your history, or unresolved immigration issues, you face real risk of being stopped or detained upon re-entry — CBP officers have broad authority at the border. Before any international travel, review your immigration record carefully and consult an immigration attorney to assess your specific risks.