uniforms, tattoos, grooming
Tattoos and/or Brandings
Below is from CBP guidance page and applies to applicants
Below is from the USBP 2021 Uniform and Grooming policy and applies to Agents.
Grooming
The latest CBP Grooming Standards can be found here: www.cbp.gov/careers/car/bpa-grooming
Recent Grooming Policy Updates
Uniforms
All new trainees will receive an initial issue of uniforms at the academy at government expense.
Below is from CBP guidance page and applies to applicants
- Obscene, racially/ethnically derogatory and/or gang tattoos or brandings shall not be visible.
- Tattoos and/or brandings on the neck and hands were recently approved.
- All visible tattoos and/or brandings, with the exception of the ring tattoo, will be covered while performing the following volunteer duties: Recruiting, Public Affairs Officer, Oral Hiring Boards, International Liaison Duties, Community Affairs or judicial proceedings.
Below is from the USBP 2021 Uniform and Grooming policy and applies to Agents.
- 5.16.7.1 Obscene, racially/ethnically derogatory, and/or gang-related tattoos or brandings must not be visible. Disputes regarding these issues will be resolved as swiftly as possible.
- 5.16.7.2 Tattoos and/or brandings on the head and face are not permitted. Previously approved exemptions, documented by a memorandum and color photographs, shall be honored for existing tattoos or brandings on the head or face, neck, or hands. (The policy on tattoos and brandings has reportedly been updated to allow them on the neck and hands; however, we do not currently have a copy of the official update.)
- 5.16.7.3 All visible tattoos and/or brandings must be covered while performing the following volunteer duties: Recruiting, Public Affairs Officer, Oral Hiring Boards, International Liaison Duties, Community Affairs, or Judicial proceedings
Grooming
The latest CBP Grooming Standards can be found here: www.cbp.gov/careers/car/bpa-grooming
Recent Grooming Policy Updates
- For females:
- Ponytails and one or two braids are now permitted.
- Afros, twists, locks, cornrows, and braids must comply with length requirements.
- For males:
- Afros, twists, locks, and cornrows are permitted but must adhere to length guidelines.
- Beards are now authorized for all male uniformed employees.
Uniforms
All new trainees will receive an initial issue of uniforms at the academy at government expense.
- A voucher will be provided for purchasing uniforms through an authorized distributor.
- Issued items include all necessary uniform components, except undergarments.
