How do they match: Customs and Border Protection Officers

  • 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.

  • Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
  • 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.
  • Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.