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CBP Officer’s play a vital role in preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States and enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry. CBP posts all job opportunities on USA Jobs |
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03/19/2012 To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, CBP requires that every employee be reliable, trustworthy and fit for duty. To meet these standards, applicants must undergo and successfully pass, a thorough background investigation (which includes a polygraph examination), a medical examination, two pre-employment fitness examinations, a drug test, and a structured interview in order to be placed in a CBP Officer position.This section provides frequently asked questions by applicants for the CBP Officer position concerning the application and test registration process; the selection process; the pre-appointment screening process; processing timeframes; and reporting for duty and training. | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130301124449im_/http://206.241.31.142/ImageCache/cgov/templates/images/spacerclear_2egif/v1/image_2ddata/1/spacerclear.gif) |
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