Immigration and Customs Inspectors

Job Description: 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.

Immigration and Customs Inspectors spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Speech Recognition, Oral Expression, and Near Vision. Immigration and Customs Inspectors are typically characterized as being Conventional and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, and Law and Government and are skilled at Active Listening and Speaking.

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Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Getting Information
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Processing Information
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  

Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Oral Expression
  
Near Vision
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Speech Clarity
  
Written Expression
  
Far Vision
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Information Ordering
  
Selective Attention
  
Category Flexibility
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Time Sharing
  
Static Strength
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Reaction Time
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Originality
  
Response Orientation
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Control Precision
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Depth Perception
  
Speed of Closure
  
Auditory Attention
  
Number Facility
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Rate Control
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Visualization
  
Stamina
  
Memorization
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Trunk Strength
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Explosive Strength
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Night Vision
  
Sound Localization
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  

Interests

Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Realistic
  
Social
  
Investigative
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Law and Government
  
English Language
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Clerical
  
Psychology
  
Education and Training
  
Geography
  
Foreign Language
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Administration and Management
  
Transportation
  
Mathematics
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Telecommunications
  
Communications and Media
  
Production and Processing
  
Mechanical
  
Chemistry
  
History and Archeology
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Biology
  
Physics
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  

Wages

District of Columbia
$115,000  
 
New Jersey
$91,940  
 
Delaware
$91,770  
 
Alaska
$87,910  
 
California
$86,250  
 
Washington
$82,610  
 
Maryland
$82,360  
 
Hawaii
$78,910  
 
Illinois
$78,630  
 
Virginia
$77,990  
 
Colorado
$75,810  
 
Nevada
$72,330  
 
Vermont
$71,780  
 
Arizona
$71,770  
 
New Mexico
$71,760  
 
Michigan
$71,530  
 
Oregon
$71,260  
 
Connecticut
$70,200  
 
Pennsylvania
$69,860  
 
New York
$67,910  
 
Massachusetts
$66,750  
 
Minnesota
$66,020  
 
Rhode Island
$65,590  
 
Wisconsin
$64,540  
 
Ohio
$64,440  
 
North Dakota
$64,230  
 
Texas
$63,320  
 
Iowa
$62,550  
 
Nebraska
$62,030  
 
Florida
$61,890  
 
Montana
$61,280  
 
Utah
$60,920  
 
Wyoming
$60,260  
 
New Hampshire
$57,910  
 
Idaho
$56,610  
 
Missouri
$54,740  
 
Maine
$54,540  
 
Kansas
$53,060  
 
South Dakota
$52,680  
 
Alabama
$50,420  
 
Puerto Rico
$50,410  
 
Tennessee
$48,550  
 
Kentucky
$48,170  
 
Oklahoma
$47,430  
 
Indiana
$47,130  
 
Georgia
$45,740  
 
South Carolina
$45,670  
 
Mississippi
$45,060  
 
North Carolina
$44,510  
 
Louisiana
$43,960  
 
West Virginia
$38,690  
 
Arkansas
$37,860  
 

Skills

Active Listening
  
Speaking
  
Critical Thinking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Writing
  
Monitoring
  
Time Management
  
Persuasion
  
Coordination
  
Service Orientation
  
Instructing
  
Negotiation
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Active Learning
  
Learning Strategies
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Systems Analysis
  
Operation and Control
  
Mathematics
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Science
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Troubleshooting
  

Work Values

Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Relationships
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Integrity
  
Self Control
  
Dependability
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Attention to Detail
  
Cooperation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Initiative
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Independence
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Concern for Others
  
Persistence
  
Social Orientation
  
Leadership
  
Innovation
  

Work Context

Electronic Mail
  
Contact With Others
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Physical Proximity
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Consequence of Error
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Degree of Automation
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Every day-

Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Never-

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Letters and Memos
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Public Speaking
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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.
  
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
  
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
  
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
  
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
  
Institute 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.
  
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
  
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
  
Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
  
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
  
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
  
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
  
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
  
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
  
Institute 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.
  
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
  
Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
  
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
  
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
  
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
  
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
  
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
  
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
  
Institute 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.
  
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
  
Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
  
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
  
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
  
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
  
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
  
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
  
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
  
Institute 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.
  
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
  
Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
  
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
  
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
  
Institute 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.
  
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
  
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
  
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
  
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
  
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
  
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
  
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
  
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
  
Institute 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.
  
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
  
Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
  
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
  
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
  
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
  
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
  
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
  
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
  
Institute 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.
  
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
  
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
  
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
  
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
  
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
  
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
  
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
  
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
  
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
  
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
  
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
  
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
  
Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
  
Institute 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.
  
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
  
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
  
Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
  
Institute 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.
  
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
  
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
  
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
  
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
  
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
  
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
  
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master