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Customs and Border Protection Officer

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April 29, 2024 Updated June 5, 2024 4 minute read
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Job Duties and Responsibilities

As a Customs and Border Protection Officer, you will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including:

  • Enforcing U.S. laws and regulations at ports of entry
  • Examining travelers’ passports and visas
  • Inspecting baggage and cargo for contraband
  • Interviewing travelers to assess their purpose of entry
  • Seizing contraband and apprehending individuals in violation of the law
  • Testifying in court proceedings
  • Maintaining security at ports of entry

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Salaries for Customs and Border Protection Officer

City
Median
New York
$89,000
San Francisco
$126,000
Seattle
$90,000
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City
Median
New York
$89,000
San Francisco
$126,000
Seattle
$90,000
Austin
$81,000
Toronto
$85,000
London
£67,400
Paris
€77,000
Berlin
€62,000
Tel Aviv
₪89,800
Singapore
S$52,000
Beijing
¥630,000
Shanghai
¥84,000
Bengalaru
₹2,140,000
Delhi
₹338,000
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