Job Overview
This position plays a pivotal role in safeguarding American interests and securing the nation by enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
Main Responsibilities:
- Enforce regulations to prevent smuggling of prohibited goods and substances across international borders.
About this Role
The Customs and Border Protection Officer is responsible for maintaining security protocols while facilitating trade flow. They inspect individuals
and conveyances to verify compliance with all applicable laws.
This includes agricultural products which pose potential threats
to domestic animal health or plant diseases that could impact our country's ecosystem.
The officer must be able to communicate effectively with diverse populations including foreign travelers arriving into United States territory who may not speak English fluently so they understand procedures being followed during an inspection process on arrival at U.S ports entry points worldwide.