Customs Enforcement Specialist

A Customs and Border Protection Officer plays a vital role in safeguarding America’s borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing economic prosperity.

• Enforcing customs laws by inspecting individuals and conveyances to prevent the illegal entry of goods with contraband as well as ensuring compliance with immigration regulations. Ensuring strict security measures at international border crossings while handling various emergencies that may arise during these operations.

The officer will be required to determine admissibility for entry into the United States , scrutinize travelers' documentation thoroughly before allowing them safe passage through official checkpoints after verifying their status on an array of databases maintained nationwide.
This is performed under the umbrella Facilitating legitimate trade & travel . Officers also identify attempts at smuggling weapons drugs money or any other item declared prohibited across state lines engaging those found guilty where necessary under existing criminal law codes without damaging our reputation internationally!