To help you prepare for the written tests, we are providing 3 files which contain preparation material for the Border Patrol Agent Exam. Please read the following Qualifications Information Statement before downloading the preparatory material. This document contains sample questions for the Cognitive Abilities Test. All of the files listed above are in Word Perfect 5.1 format.
Agents work to prevent smuggling and illegal entry of aliens into the country.
Duties involve physical exertion under rigorous environmental conditions, and often require exposure to extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time. Location of Positions Initial duty locations are primarily along the United States - Mexico border in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. In most instances, trainees are not assigned in or within commuting distance of their hometown. Many posts are located in small, isolated communities. Age Public Law 100-238 established a maximum entry age of 37 for Border Patrol Agent positions.