U.S. Customs and Border Protection interviews FAQs
Agent applicants have rated the interview process at U.S. Customs and Border Protection with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Agent roles take an average of 240 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at U.S. Customs and Border Protection overall takes an average of 150 days.
Common stages of the interview process at U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Agent according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 29%
Background check: 14%
Drug test: 14%
Personality test: 14%
Group panel interview: 14%
Other: 14%
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I applied online. I interviewed at U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Interview
It is a very lengthy process. So if you want a fast turn around? you are applying for the wrong place. Super nice and respectful people though. The process is done all online at least at first. then you start going to other locations to take tests or complete physical's.
I applied online. The process took 8 months. I interviewed at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Calexico, CA) in Mar 2019
Interview
The interview was intense and very thorough. It was held by three senior officers who took turns questioning you back to back. They had lots of hypothetical scenario based questions. They also asked thought provoking questions that allowed for you to elaborate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you are by yourself and you have a suspect handcuffed and another is getting away, what do you do?