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Tasks & work activities — customs and excise officer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 33-3051.04 (Customs and Border Protection Officers).

Task statements

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

Detailed work activities

  • Calculate tax information.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information.
  • Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.
  • Detain suspects or witnesses.
  • Examine personal documentation to ensure that it is valid.
  • Inform others about laws or regulations.
  • Inspect cargo to identify potential hazards.
  • Interview people to obtain information about actions or status of individuals.
  • Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
  • Investigate legal issues.
  • Locate suspicious objects or vehicles.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Obtain property information.
  • Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.