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CBP Officer
Become a Protector of America - Serve America at Over 300 Frontline Ports of Entry'

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

- Protecting Americafeatured see also (offsite link)
03/15/2012
- CBP Officer FAQs
- 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.

- CBP Officer Qualifications and Requirements
- 03/08/2012
CBP Officer Qualifications and Requirements - pdf versionpdf - 128 KB.
- Duty Locations Where CBP Officers are Hired
- 03/08/2012
Duty Locations Where CBP Officers are Hired - pdf versionpdf - 20 KB.
- How To Apply and Required Documents
- 03/08/2012
How To Apply and Required Documents - pdf versionpdf - 29 KB.
arrowCBP Officer Candidate Fitness Requirements
Important new information for CBP Officer candidates. Effective July 1, 2009, a new Pre-employment Fitness Test (PFT) will be implemented for all CBP Officer candidates who have not taken the PFT.
arrowAfter the Written Test - Understanding the Notice of Results
arrowAfter you have been Tentatively Selected - the Pre-employment Processes
- Reporting for Duty and Training
- 03/08/2012
Reporting for Duty and Training - pdf versionpdf - 22 KB.
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 Border Patrol Agent
 Current Mission and Operational Support Positions
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 Background Investigation and Polygraph Examination Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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