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Protective ServiceCustoms and Border Protection Officers
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Customs and Border Protection Officers

ID

work_protective_service/customs_and_border_protection_officers

Type

TASK

Children

11

Child Nodes (11)

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Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.

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Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.

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Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.

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Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.

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Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.

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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.

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Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.

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Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.

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Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.

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Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.

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