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Career: Immigration and Customs Inspectors
Job Description
Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from India or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
|
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation. |
97
|
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers. |
97
|
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions. |
95
|
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S. |
91
|
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise. |
91
|
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations. |
87
|
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. |
76
|
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods. |
74
|
Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing. |
68
|
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court. |
51
|
Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
79
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
78
|
Getting Information
|
77
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
77
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
76
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
75
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
75
|
Processing Information
|
75
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
75
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
73
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
73
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
72
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
71
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
70
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
70
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
65
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
65
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
63
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
62
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
61
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
56
|
Interacting With Computers
|
56
|
Thinking Creatively
|
55
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
55
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
54
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
53
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
53
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
52
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
52
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
50
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
48
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
48
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
47
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
45
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
43
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
38
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
32
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
30
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
24
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
23
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
21
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|