This page is dedicated to providing resources to help you as you go through the application process. If you have not yet applied, Contact a Recruiter to start the process of joining CBP, apply for a current job opportunity using USAJOBS, or visit Career Paths to learn more about our positions.
The subjects below provide detailed information, FAQs, and resources guides. Note that not all the subjects below are required for all positions.
All Entry-Level Law Enforcement Positions
- Background Investigation
- Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP)
- Job Application FAQs
- Medical Review
- Polygraph Exam
- Pre-Employment Mental Health Screening FAQs
- Prior Drug-Use
- Random Drug Test
- Residency Requirement Information Sheet
- Entrance Exam Study Guides and Practice Tests
- Suitability
Border Patrol Agent Requirements
- Your Journey to Becoming a Border Patrol Agent Video
- Conditions of Employment Video
- Border Patrol Agent Entrance Exam
- Border Patrol Agent Grooming Standards
- Border Patrol Agent Structured Interview
- Border Patrol Agent Physical Fitness Test
- Border Patrol Agent Qualification Aid
- Border Patrol Agent Resume Aid
CBP Officer Requirements
- Your Journey to Becoming a CBP Officer Video
- Conditions of Employment Video
- CBP Officer Entrance Exam
- CBP Officer Grooming Standards
- CBP Officer Structured Interview
- CBP Officer Physical Fitness Test
- CBP Officer Qualification Aid
- CBP Officer Resume Aid
- CBP Field Operations Academy
Air and Marine Agent Requirements
- Air Interdiction Agent - Physical Fitness Test
- Air Interdiction Agent Three Part Flight Assessment
- Marine Interdiction Agent Three Part Vessel Exam