Customs and Border Protection Officers
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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Salary Information
Customs and Border Protection Officers: $76,290 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Interview people to obtain information about actions or status of individuals. | General |
| Examine personal documentation to ensure that it is valid. | General |
| Detain suspects or witnesses. | General |
| Locate suspicious objects or vehicles. | General |
| Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items. | General |
| Inform others about laws or regulations. | General |
| Inspect cargo to identify potential hazards. | General |
| Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. | General |
| Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information. | General |
| Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | General |
| Calculate tax information. | General |
| Obtain property information. | General |
| Investigate legal issues. | General |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere MQ | Cloud-based management software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
| Automated Manifest System AMS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Law enforcement information databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database | Data base user interface and query software |
| Treasury Enforcement Communications System TECS | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Central Service Vendor Partner | Healthcare Sterile Processing Association | Not Available |
| IBM Certified Analyst - i2 Analysts Notebook V9 | IBM Corporation | Not Available |