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.

• Customs Import Specialist
• Customs Inspector
• Immigration Inspector
• Opener-Verifier-Packer, Customs
• Special Agent, Customs

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

• analyze existing evidence or facts
• apply appropriate physical restraint
• apprehend or arrest suspect or perpetrator of criminal act
• collect samples for testing
• communicate details in protective services settings
• communicate technical information
• compile evidence for court actions
• compute financial data
• conduct legal searches or investigations
• cooperate with court personnel or other law enforcement agencies
• determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution
• drive automobile, van, or light truck
• enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
• examine permits or licenses to ensure compliance with requirements
• explain government laws or regulations
• file documents in court
• follow law enforcement methods or procedures
• gather physical evidence
• investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations
• issue licenses or permits
• make presentations
• manage detailed records or files in law enforcement setting
• measure, weigh, or count products or materials
• operate vehicles in law enforcement or security setting
• pilot aircraft
• prepare reports
• review facts to determine if criminal act or statue violation is involved
• ride horses during law enforcement work
• testify in court for accident and criminal cases
• use arrest, search, or seizure legal statutes
• use interviewing procedures
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• verify investigative information