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The fitness standards ensure we’re hiring candidates who can meet the physical demands of the work we do.

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So, if you want to be a Border Patrol Agent, CBP Officer,
or Air & Marine Agent,

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you’ll have to pass a Physical Fitness Test as part of your hiring process.

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After receiving a Conditional Offer, you’ll get an email or phone call from a CBP Partner about scheduling your PFT.

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Some applicants will do their fitness exam and their medical exam
in the same session.

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Others will have them at two separate times and
in two separate locations.

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So be sure to carefully read all emails, and reach out to the
Hiring Center with any questions.

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Either way, your PFT will take place at a CBP Partner facility

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near the home address you provided on your application.

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The fitness standards are different for each role,

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 and you’ll need to match or exceed them

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to continue with the hiring process.

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Set aside the whole day for your appointment, in case things run long,

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and make sure to bring a valid, government-issued photo ID
(like your driver’s license),

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wear exercise clothes & shoes, and bring water & a snack.

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A few weeks later, the Hiring Center will email you your results.

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If you pass, congratulations! You’ll continue with the hiring process.

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If you fail, the Hiring Center will contact you about scheduling a re-test.

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If you fail the re-test, that’ll end your current application –
but, you can re-apply at any time.

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That said…it’s best to succeed the first time.

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We have a 6-week training course on our website that applicants can

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use to help ensure they’re prepared for their PFT.

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To view the training course and learn more
about the Physical Fitness Test,

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visit our website at cbp.gov/bpa-pft,

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cbp.gov/cbpo-pft,

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cbp.gov/aia-pft,

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or cbp.gov/mia-pft.

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And, if you haven’t already, join our Talent Network to learn more about positions at CBP, or head to cbp.gov/careers/apply-now

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to start your application.

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CBPApplicantContactCenter@cbp.dhs.gov
(855) 500-3722