1
00:00:01,040 --> 00:00:02,250
My name is Alex Blais.

2
00:00:02,250 --> 00:00:04,700
I'm the Director of the
Credibility Assessment Division,

3
00:00:04,700 --> 00:00:07,980
which is part of the Office
of Professional Responsibility

4
00:00:07,980 --> 00:00:09,879
in U.S. Customs
and Border Protection.

5
00:00:10,470 --> 00:00:12,570
As part of the CBP hiring process,

6
00:00:12,570 --> 00:00:15,470
you have been scheduled to
take a polygraph examination.

7
00:00:15,470 --> 00:00:19,200
This video is intended to give you
an overview of how to prepare for,

8
00:00:19,200 --> 00:00:21,170
and what to expect,
during your exam.

9
00:00:22,090 --> 00:00:23,730
The best way to prepare for the exam

10
00:00:23,730 --> 00:00:26,760
is to maintain your normal routine
prior to the test.

11
00:00:26,760 --> 00:00:29,600
Get a good night's sleep,
eat breakfast in the morning,

12
00:00:29,600 --> 00:00:31,990
and make sure to take
any prescribed medications

13
00:00:31,990 --> 00:00:33,830
on the day of your test.

14
00:00:33,830 --> 00:00:36,590
The exam will take place
in a professional office setting,

15
00:00:36,590 --> 00:00:38,960
so dress in neat,
business casual attire.

16
00:00:39,580 --> 00:00:41,010
The exam will last several hours

17
00:00:41,010 --> 00:00:44,060
so please be sure to schedule
an entire day with us.

18
00:00:44,060 --> 00:00:48,010
Feel free to bring snacks and water as
you'll be given breaks during your exam.

19
00:00:49,270 --> 00:00:51,670
Prior to your exam,
your polygraph examiner

20
00:00:51,670 --> 00:00:53,820
will explain
the testing process to you

21
00:00:53,820 --> 00:00:57,690
and the two of you will discuss
all of the questions you'll be asked.

22
00:00:57,690 --> 00:00:59,760
You'll also have opportunities
to ask questions

23
00:00:59,760 --> 00:01:02,059
and to clarify your answers
prior to the exam.

24
00:01:02,910 --> 00:01:06,360
Most applicants are a bit nervous
prior to taking their polygraph.

25
00:01:06,360 --> 00:01:11,120
This is normal and is taken into account
when reviewing your exam results.

26
00:01:11,120 --> 00:01:13,770
Nervousness will not affect
the outcome of your exam.

27
00:01:15,190 --> 00:01:17,220
Areas that will prevent you
from passing

28
00:01:17,220 --> 00:01:20,640
are withholding information,
whether minor or otherwise,

29
00:01:20,640 --> 00:01:22,720
and attempting to manipulate
your responses

30
00:01:22,720 --> 00:01:24,480
to questions
during the exam.

31
00:01:25,190 --> 00:01:28,480
Please know that your examiner is there
to guide you through the process

32
00:01:28,480 --> 00:01:30,230
and wants you
to pass your exam.

33
00:01:30,820 --> 00:01:33,940
To do this, you need to follow
your examiners instructions

34
00:01:33,940 --> 00:01:37,440
and be completely forthcoming
when asked to provide information.

35
00:01:38,990 --> 00:01:41,490
At the conclusion of your exam,
you will be provided

36
00:01:41,490 --> 00:01:43,490
with your
preliminary exam results,

37
00:01:43,490 --> 00:01:47,350
and will have the opportunity to discuss
the results with your examiner.

38
00:01:47,350 --> 00:01:49,890
However, exam results
are not considered final

39
00:01:49,890 --> 00:01:52,090
until a Quality Control
review is completed.

40
00:01:52,640 --> 00:01:55,450
On occasion, following
Quality Control reviews,

41
00:01:55,450 --> 00:01:58,450
applicants are contacted
and asked to return to a CBP

42
00:01:58,450 --> 00:02:02,340
testing site on another day
if additional information is needed.

43
00:02:03,060 --> 00:02:06,560
Thank you for your time and we look
forward to seeing you on exam day.

44
00:02:07,880 --> 00:02:10,880
For more detailed information
about the polygraph requirement,

45
00:02:10,880 --> 00:02:12,850
please visit our website.

46
00:02:12,850 --> 00:02:14,550
Thank you.