Customs and Border Protection offers a diverse workplace community. How have you adapted to serve others of different cultures?
The interviewer wants evidence you served in diverse environments in the past. A person who doesn't feel comfortable when immersed in a culturally diverse environment might have difficulty navigating this question. They might stammer, and struggle to find the right words. Whereas, a person who has experience with, and no difficulty being immersed in, a culturally rich professional environment will have no trouble navigating this question with ease.
CBP has clear statements when it comes to the ways they embrace diversity in the workplace and communities. Take your time before the interview to read through CBPs Diversity and Inclusion policy, ensuring you are well aware of their initiative as an organization and the expectations placed on you.
"I know that CBP is very proud to be a strong, resilient, multi-talented and diverse workforce. I will serve as such, should I be hired. In my current role, I am sure to be mindful and aware of cultural differences in every setting. This awareness guards me against projecting my thoughts and feelings onto other team members, based on my personal experiences. I do my best to remain curious and learn about different cultures as often as I can. For instance, when traveling, I immerse myself in the community or culture as much as possible. I will fully embrace the CBP Diversity and Inclusion plan and will do my best to be sensitive to others at all times."
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Anonymous Answer
Yes, I am familiar with serving many different cultures during my 5 years as a police officer. My experience includes working patrol in the east side of Detroit where the residents are primarily black and in Lincoln Park where the residents are primarily white, black, and Hispanic. I was also brought up in Southwest Detroit which is Detroit's Hispanic neighborhood.
I am aware that there is a distrust issue between law enforcement and minorities. I believe that my positive interaction with the black and Hispanic residents has helped changed people's perspective of the police in a better way. I am also happy to interact with the Hispanic youth because I believe that they see me as an example and some even tell me that they want to be a police officer like me when they grow up.
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