CBP recruitment authorities fast to point out they desire to find the best individuals for the job - not simply huge amounts they hope will make it through the academies and hiring process.

"Similar to an assembly line manufacturing procedure, we have quality checks at each action," Gilchrist said.

Gilchrist added CBP competes with a great deal of different firms to get its applicants from within and outside of law enforcement circles. She said making sure the very best people begin out - and remain in - the application and hiring processes ensures money and time aren't squandered. Part of that consists of a polygraph test for every CBP law enforcement officer. After completing a background questionnaire and going through medical and fitness checks, applicants get a call to set up a polygraph assessment, usually within a couple of weeks.

CBP polygraphers ask about serious crimes, as well as national security issues. They are the same concerns candidates addressed before on their Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing, much better referred to as e-QIP.

Furthermore, the authorities advised applicants check out the of what they ought to do before the examination: Eat an excellent breakfast, ensure you're hydrated, and bring snacks and water since it will take numerous hours to administer the test. Most of all, individuals need to do what they usually do before the test considering that the test will measure their physiological responses. For example, if a person doesn't use caffeine, they definitely shouldn't begin before the test. In addition, they should not be stressed that they might be anxious