Customs and Border Protection Officers
O*NET Code: 33-3051.04
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Agriculture SpecialistAir Import SpecialistBorder Patrol AgentCanine Enforcement Officer (K-9 Enforcement Officer)Customs and Border Patrol AgentCustoms Import SpecialistCustoms InspectorCustoms OfficerCustoms OpenerCustoms PackerCustoms SpecialistCustoms VerifierDeportation OfficerDrug Enforcement AgentDrug InspectorDuty OfficerImmigration Services OfficerImport SpecialistMarine Interdiction Agent (MIA)Ocean Import Specialist
⚡ Skills (15)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Writing4/100
Monitoring4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Active Learning3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 5 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (12)
🔥IBM WebSphere MQ
Cloud-based management software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Automated Manifest System AMS
Data base user interface and query software
0Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Office suite software
0Global positioning system GPS software
Mobile location based services software
0Law enforcement information databases
Data base user interface and query software
0National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database
Data base user interface and query software
0Treasury Enforcement Communications System TECS
Data base user interface and query software
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