Border Patrol Career Q&As

Interested in a career with Border Patrol but don't know where to start ? 

Ask a recruiter about the hiring process and ask any questions you may have along the way.

Our basic requirements for eligibility consist of:

• 1 year of general work experience (35+hrs)or 4- year degree (or combination, every full year of college = 3 months’ work experience, part- time must equal 1820 hours)
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
• Referred for selection prior to your 40th birthday (waiver for eligible veterans)
• You must have resided in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years
• You must meet job-related medical, fitness (20 push-ups in 60 seconds, 25 sit ups in 60 seconds, and a step test - 120 steps for 5 minutes on a 14-inch stepper), and drug-testing standard
• You must successfully pass a polygraph exam
• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• You must have a valid driver's license
• Convictions of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are disqualifying
• Drug use within the previous 3 years is also disqualifying (No marijuana use, within last 90 days)
• You will be required to carry a firearm
• You will be required to work regular and recurring shift work
• Willingness to relocate to southwest border for initial assignment.

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