How do they match: Customs and Border Protection Officers

  • Criminal Investigator

  • 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.

  • Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
  • Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
  • Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
  • 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.

  • Examine personal documentation to ensure that it is valid.
  • Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
  • Investigate legal issues.