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U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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Laredo, TX -Land border CBPO - Customs and Border Protection Officer U.S. Customs and Border Protection Employee Review

3.0
Sep 29, 2014
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Pros

Great Overtime potential 35k max, 25k realistically; Great people to work with. Hugh Dallas Cowboy Country. Country Music...affordable living (per square footage) to purchase: Homes $50k for OK ; $175k for very nice. Decent size town

Cons

Tough work schedules. 16 hr work days, and 7 to 8 day' straight work' stretches. Government seniority detects opportunities. Hard to transfer out of Laredo, TX.Not great for city people. The nearest cities are San Antonio 2.5 hrs away; McAllen 2.5hrs away; Corpus Cristi 3 hrs away; Austin is 4 hrs away.

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5.0
Mar 6, 2026
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Pros

Great environment for attorneys of all experience levels wanting to enter government service. Promotional advancement is clear and fair.

Cons

Experience and outcomes may vary by office/region.

4.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Comfortable office, reasonable expectations form management, Good salary

Cons

Gets slow when there are Budget problems

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