(Looking for a job?)…A Hiring Event will be held Friday.

Hosting the event is the US Customs and Border Protection. The recruiting event will be held at the America’s Job Center, 2799 4th Street in El Centro. Recruiters will be on-hand to answer questions and to assist with completing the online application. Computers will be available on-site for applicants to use. America’s Frontline Job Fair will start at 8:00 am and continue until 4:00 pm. CBP officers are federal law enforcement officers responsible for enforcing more than 400 laws related to trade, contraband, agricultural pests and diseases, and admissibility of individuals. They are a key component of the US Department of Homeland Security’s frontline defense. A CBP officer’s primary responsibility is to detect and prevent terrorists, their weapons and other threats from entering the US, while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.