AI Assistant for Customs and Border Protection Officers

Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations.

Medium Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.(Core task)
  • 2Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.(Core task)
  • 3Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.(Core task)
  • 4Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.(Core task)
  • 5Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.(Core task)
  • 6Institute civil and criminal prosecutions and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of those in violation of immigration or customs laws.(Core task)
  • 7Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.(Core task)
  • 8Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.(Core task)
  • 9Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.(Core task)
  • 10Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Writing
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Coordination

Knowledge Areas

Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsGeography

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

IBM WebSphere MQMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAP software

Other Tools

Automated Manifest System AMSCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteGlobal positioning system GPS softwareLaw enforcement information databasesNational Crime Information Center (NCIC) databaseTreasury Enforcement Communications System TECS

Daily Work Activities

Getting Information
Working with Computers
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Processing Information

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