CBP Mock Interview
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Question 19 of 35
What do you know about the history of Customs and Border Protection?
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CBP hiring authorities are tested by the breadth of your research. You can review a timeline of CBP history on its official website. Offer up some brief points on what you know about CBP and its essential role. Discuss the pride and honor that you feel interviewing with this prestigious agency.
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"I have put a great deal of time into learning about CBP and the critical role the organization has played in protecting the public since its inception. I am aware that on March 1, 2003, CBP became our nation's first all-inclusive border security agency. Before 2003, multiple organizations handled issues such as security, compliance, international travel, and trade. This move is significant because, by consolidating these roles, the U.S. could create more seamless security procedures and methods. In turn, the U.S. government could better ensure compliance with immigration, health, and international trade laws. Between 1789 and 2003, we had the U.S. Customs Service, which closed with the introduction of CBP, but its commissioner became the leader of CBP, and most agency staff made a move to CBP. I feel honored to join an initiative with such rich history and am enthusiastic about working closely with CBP to make the world even safer as you launch exciting new security initiatives."
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I know that CBP was founded in 2003 when various agencies including the US customs agency were consolidated to form a more efficient department. I understand that the CBP commissioner is Troy Miller and the Deputy Commissioner is Robert Perez.
I further understand that CBP is one of the largest police agencies and its goal is to safeguard the American people, protect the US border, enhance the US economy through lawful trade. Once hired, I will make it a goal of mine to learn more about the history of this agency.
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Ok, good start. Is there more information that you can come to the interview prepared with? Interviewers like to see that you have a thorough understanding of the job, the agency, the mission, and any other information that is readily available with a bit of research. It demonstrates a real desire to get the job, which translates into a desire to succeed in the job and stay with the agency, all of which the interviewer is seeking to measure. Good research and preparedness will go a long way to convince the interviewer that you're the right person for the job.
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