33-3051.04 · Task explorer
Customs and Border Protection Officers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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.
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This source lists 11 tasks, including 10 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 07/2012.
11 tasks shown
Core · Task 9450 · 07/2012 · Incumbent
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
Core · Task 9451 · 07/2012 · Incumbent
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
Core · Task 9454 · 07/2012 · Incumbent
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
Core · Task 9452 · 07/2012 · Incumbent
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
Core · Task 9453 · 07/2012 · Incumbent
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
Core · Task 9456 · 07/2012 · Incumbent
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 · Task 9457 · 07/2012 · Incumbent
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
Core · Task 9455 · 07/2012 · Incumbent
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
Core · Task 9458 · 07/2012 · Incumbent
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
Core · Task 9459 · 07/2012 · Incumbent
Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
Supplemental · Task 9460 · 07/2012 · Incumbent
Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
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