This page is dedicated to providing resources to help you as you go through the application process. If you have not yet applied, Apply Now! or visit specific frontline position pages to get a high-level overview of what the application process requires.
The subjects below provide detailed information, FAQs, and resources guides. Note that not all the subjects below are required for all positions.
All Frontline CBP Positions
- Background Investigation
- e-QIP Forms
- General facts about applying
- Medical Review FAQ
- Polygraph Exam
- Pre-Employment Mental Health Screening FAQs
- Prior Drug-Use Guidelines
- Random Drug Test
- Residency Requirement Information Sheet
- Study Guides
- Suitability Overview
Specific Requirements for Border Patrol Agents
- 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 - Interview
- Border Patrol Agent - Physical Fitness Test 1
- Border Patrol Agent - Qualification Aid
- Border Patrol Agent - Resume Aid
Specific Requirements for CBP Officers
- Your Journey to Becoming a CBP Officer Video
- Conditions of Employment Video
- CBP Officer - Entrance Exam
- CBP Officer - Grooming Standards
- CBP Officer - Interview
- CBP Officer - Physical Fitness Test 1
- CBP Officer - Qualification Aid
- CBP Officer - Resume Aid
- CBP Field Office Academy
Specific Requirements for Air and Marine Agents
- Air Interdiction Agent - Physical Fitness Test
- Air Interdiction Agent - Three-Part Flight Assessment
- Marine Interdiction Agent - Three-Part Vessel Exam
