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Customs and Border Protection Officers — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

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Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Customer and Personal Service
4.8
Public Safety and Security
4.5
Law and Government
4.5
English Language
4.2
Psychology
4.2
Geography
4.1
Education and Training
3.7
Administrative
3.5
Computers and Electronics
3.5
Sociology and Anthropology
3.2
Foreign Language
3.0
Philosophy and Theology
2.9
Transportation
2.9
Administration and Management
2.8
Telecommunications
2.5
History and Archeology
2.4
Mathematics
2.4
Communications and Media
2.3
Personnel and Human Resources
2.3
Chemistry
2.3
Economics and Accounting
2.0
Biology
2.0
Therapy and Counseling
1.9
Production and Processing
1.9
Medicine and Dentistry
1.7
Mechanical
1.7
Physics
1.7
Engineering and Technology
1.6
Design
1.5
Building and Construction
1.4
Fine Arts
1.3
Sales and Marketing
1.3
Food Production
1.2

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Conventional

5.3

Enterprising

4.3

Realistic

3.4

Investigative

2.6

Social

2.6

Artistic

1.0