Immigration and Customs Inspectors
SOC: 33-3021.05 · Job Zone 3 (Medium preparation)
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.
Task Breakdown
11 tasks analyzed
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
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.
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S. | - | - | - | |
| Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation. | - | - | - | |
| Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations. | - | - | - | |
| Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise. | - | - | - | |
| Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers. | - | - | - | |
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court. | - | - | - | |
| Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions. | - | - | - | |
| Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods. | - | - | - | |
| Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing. | - | - | - | |
| Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted. | - | - | - |
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