Customs & Border Protection Officers
Customs Inspector, Customs Officer, Special Agent, US Customs and Border Protection Officer (US CBPO)
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What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
- Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
- Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
Knowledge
Safety and Government
- law and government
- public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
- English language
- foreign language
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Math and Science
- psychology
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Office suite software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Microsoft Office software
Data base user interface and query software
- Automated Manifest System AMS
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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