Preemployment Physical Fitness Test for Law Enforcement Officer Positions - Within the Office of Detention and Removal

Sep 18, 2026

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Preemployment Physical Fitness Test guidance for applicants to law enforcement officer positions within the Office of Detention and Removal (DRO) explains mandatory fitness testing procedures and preparation expectations. Conditional selectees must pass all three tests to continue in the hiring process; failing any single test ends the entire process and withdraws the offer. The document details physical demands of the role, test timing alongside the medical exam, required items, medical condition handling, retesting limits, and injury-reduction preparation strategies.

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Physical Demands of Law Enforcement Positions

When and where will I take the physical fitness tests?

What are the tests?

What do I need to bring for the tests?

What if I have a medical condition that may affect completion of the fitness testing?

What will happen if I am unable to pass the tests?

How can I prepare for the fitness tests to increase my chances of passing?

Preemployment Physical Fitness Test for Law Enforcement Officer Positions Within the Office of Detention and Removal This is to inform you of the physical fitness requirement for all Office of Detention and Removal (DRO) law enforcement job applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment. This package contains detailed information about the physical fitness testing procedures and how to prepare for the tests. All conditional selectees must take and pass all three fitness tests in order to continue with the hiring process. Failure to successfully complete the first, second, or third test will result in discontinuing the entire physical fitness test. The following are some key points regarding the requirements of the position and the Preemployment Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Physical Demands of Law Enforcement Positions Law enforcement positions within DRO are demanding federal law enforcement officer positions with national security responsibilities. Job duties are carried out under dangerous conditions in which agents and officers must be able to defend themselves and others. DRO law enforcement officers must be proficient in the use of various types of firearms and be physically capable of controlling those persons in their custody even when the officer is unarmed. Further, DRO law enforcement officers are required to serve warrants at any time day or night, and must be able to perform at a consistently high level for extensive periods of time, including travel of long duration. Successful completion of the PFT ensures that all new hire DRO law enforcement officers are at a minimally acceptable level of physical fitness to meet the physical demands of mandatory training and the performance of job duties. When and where will I take the physical fitness tests? 􀁎 Fitness tests will be administered at the same time and location as your medical examination. While they occur immediately after the medical exam, the fitness tests are not medical tests. They are a separate and distinct preemployment requirement. What are the tests? 􀁎 Three tests will be administered: • Kneel/Stand Test • Push-ups • 5 Minute Cardiovascular Endurance Step Test What do I need to bring for the tests? Detailed information on PFT requirements, including the standards for passing and photographic illustrations of the tests that comprise the PFT appear later in this packet 􀁎 When you arrive for your medical examination you should dress in or bring clothing suitable for physical fitness testing including: • gym shorts or sweat pants and T-shirt • athletic shoes which provide good support and sweat socks • athletic support garments (including braces or supports routinely worn while working, e.g., back brace) • water is optional, but is not provided at the test site Revised May 2007 What if I have a medical condition that may affect completion of the fitness testing? 􀁎 You need to bring all pertinent medical information from your treating physician to the medical examination. The examining physician will determine if the phyical fitness test will be administered. What will happen if I am unable to pass the tests? 􀁎 Failure to pass any one test will mean that you will not be hired for a DRO law enforcement officer position. If you fail any one of the three fitness tests, the entire physical fitness testing process will stop. You will not be allowed to continue to the next test. Your conditional offer of employment will be withdrawn. No retesting is allowed under Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy for candidates who fail any one of the physical fitness tests. Individuals, who fail, and subsequently improve their level of physical fitness, may reapply for DRO law enforcement positions under future vacancy announcements. NOTE: Applicant funded or free physical fitness tests of any kind, performed by any medical provider, fitness center, or organization may not be used to meet the agency physical

FAQs

Do conditional selectees have to pass all three fitness tests?

Yes. Conditional selectees must take and pass all three tests to continue with the hiring process. Failing the first, second, or third test stops the entire process.

When are the fitness tests administered, and where?

Fitness tests are administered at the same time and location as your medical examination. They occur immediately after the medical exam, but they are not medical tests.

If I cannot pass a test, will I be allowed to retake it?

No retesting is allowed under Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy for candidates who fail any one of the physical fitness tests. If you fail and later improve, you may reapply under future vacancy announcements.

Sep 18, 2026

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