CBP recruitment officials fast to mention they wish to discover the best individuals for the task - not just substantial quantities they hope will make it through the academies and employing procedure.

"Much like an assembly line production process, we have quality checks at each action," Gilchrist stated.

Gilchrist included CBP takes on a great deal of different companies to get its candidates from within and outside of police circles. She stated ensuring the best individuals begin - and remain in - the application and employment hiring processes guarantees time and money aren't wasted. Part of that consists of a polygraph test for every CBP law enforcement officer. After submitting a background survey and going through medical and fitness checks, candidates get a call to arrange a polygraph examination, normally within a few weeks.

CBP polygraphers ask about major criminal offenses, along with nationwide security concerns. They are the exact same questions candidates answered before on their Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing, better referred to as e-QIP.

Furthermore, the authorities encouraged applicants read the directions of what they should do before the exam: Eat a good breakfast, ensure you're hydrated, and bring treats and water since it will take numerous hours to administer the test. Most of all, people require to do what they usually do before the test because the test will measure their physiological reactions. For example, if an individual does not utilize caffeine, they certainly should not start before the exam. In addition, they shouldn't be stressed that they might be worried