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Immigration and Customs Inspectors

SOC 33-3021.05

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.

Zone 3 Protective Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Social Perceptiveness

3.9

Writing

3.6

Monitoring

3.6

Judgment and Decision Making

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Law and Government

4.5

Public Safety and Security

4.3

English Language

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.6

Psychology

3.4

Clerical

3.2

Computers and Electronics

3.2

Geography

3.2

Key Tasks

1Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.

2Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.

3Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.

4Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.

5Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.

Also Known As

Agriculture Specialist Border Patrol Agent Border Patrol Officer Canine Enforcement Officer (K-9 Enforcement Officer) Chief, Port Director Customs and Border Protection Inspector (CBPI) Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Customs and Border Protection Supervisor Customs and Immigration Officer Customs Import Specialist