Animal Caretaker

Customs and Border Protection · Department of Homeland Security

📍 Brownsville, Texas 💰 $27.53 – $32.13/hr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location: Brownsville, Texas
Salary: $27.53 – $32.13/hr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-02
Application Deadline: 2026-09-08

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Job Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Field Office, located in Brownsville, TX.

Key Responsibilities

CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your specialized skills that result in the proper care and feeding of Customs and Border Protection owned dogs.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to perform homeland security functions by performing duties requiring application of specialized knowledge of procedures, techniques, regulations, and information. This position starts at an hourly rate of $27.53 (WG-06, Step 1) to $32.13 (WG-06, Step 5).

In this position, you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals concerned with the day-to-day care of Customs and Border Protection owned dogs. Typical work assignments include: Cleaning dog kennels, which includes hosing, sweeping, scrubbing and removing dog stools, unconsumed food and other refuse. Maintaining canine status charts. Feeding and watering all canines in feed pans, including measurement and preparation of food items and diets.

Handling both trained and untrained canines with varying temperaments. Observing the appearance and activity of canines for signs of illness, injuries, disease, and discontent. Administering prescribed medications to canines on a timely basis as recommended by the veterinarian.

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contact

cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $27.53 – $32.13/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.