Customs and Border Protection Officers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
2. 02Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
3. 03Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
4. 04Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
5. 05Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
6. 06Institute 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.
7. 07Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
8. 08Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
9. 09Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
10. 10Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
11. 11Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.

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