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IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATED TO MEDICAL EXAMINATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR

CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER POSITIONS

Attached is a copy of the Practical Exercise Performance Requirements (PEPR) for the position CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER. This PEPR describes the physical tasks you will be expected to successfully perform during training and on the job. These are physical activities related to law enforcement tasks, for example, conducting searches and making arrests.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The position of CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER has a formal training program, and you must be able to perform the tasks listed in the PEPR to successfully complete the program. In addition, completion of the training program is required for continued employment in this position.

1. Stand for two hours.

2. Hear range commands broadcast over a public address system while wearing hearing protection.

3. Have hand and finger dexterity to safely and effectively load, unload and manipulate the handgun during normal lighting and/or reduced lighting conditions. If the weapon is a semi-automatic pistol, the student must have sufficient hand and wrist strength to load magazines and to manipulate the slide of the pistol during charging and clearing operations.

4. Extract handgun from a tight fitting and/or stiff holster in one (1) second or less, hold handgun with both hands, arms extended in front of the body at eye level for 45 seconds. Must have adequate hand and wrist strength to control the weapon during recoil with service ammunition.

5. Able to pull the trigger of a handgun in double action mode (approximately 14-15 pounds of pressure) 2 times in 4 seconds for a total of 54 trigger pulls in 2 minutes. Trigger is pulled using only the trigger finger of the dominant hand while holding the weapon with either the dominant hand only or in both hands at arm’s length.

6. Pull the trigger of a handgun in double action mode (approximately 14-15 pounds of pressure) 3 times in 3 seconds for a total of 54 trigger pulls in 2 minutes. Trigger is pulled using only the trigger finger of the dominant hand while holding the weapon with either the dominant hand only or in both hands at arm’s length.

7. Able to pull the trigger of a handgun (which has a trigger pull of 14-15 pound pressure) in double action mode six times in six seconds while using the trigger finger of the non-dominant hand.

8. Kneel on one or two knee(s), with or without a barricade, holding handgun with both hands, arms extended in front of the body at eye level for up to 45 seconds. Must be able to rise unassisted, without using hands or any other in becoming upright and standing on one’s feet and repeat multiple times in a 2-hour period.

9. Run or jog quickly for a distance of 20 yards at intervals. Must be able to conceal his/her body behind various items of cover, e.g., vehicle, mailbox.

10. Possess sufficient night vision to distinguish between targets at 45 feet.

11. See and identify all colors – cannot be color blind.

12. Have sufficient eyesight to be able to clearly focus on the sights of the handgun held at arm’s length. Corrective lenses are allowed. Must be able to visually discriminate between friend/foe targets at a distance of 25 yards.

13. Have sufficient eye sight to be able to clearly focus on the sights of a shouldered weapon. Corrective lenses are allowed. Must be able to visually discriminate between friend/foe targets at a distance of 25 yards.

14. Have sufficient eye sight to be able to clearly focus on the sights of a shouldered weapon. Corrective lenses are allowed. Must be able to visually discriminate between friend/foe targets at a distance of 50 yards.

15. Load, unload, and manipulate a seven (7) pound shotgun safely and effectively. Must have hand and finger dexterity and adequate hand, arm, and wrist strength to control the shotgun during recoil with 12-gauge ammunition.

16. Hold a seven (7) pound shotgun firmly to shoulder and have sufficient hand strength to be able to operate the slide action properly.

17. Kneel safely on one or two knee(s) and shoulder the shotgun, rifle and/or submachine gun and rise again without using hands or any other object to assist him/her in becoming upright and standing on one’s feet and repeat multiple times in a 2 hour period.

18. Participate in a physical performance test consisting of:

a. 1.5 mile run/walk

b. Maximum bench press

c. Flexibility sit and reach test

d. Agility – 30’ maze course

e. Body composition as determined by skin calipers

f. Moderate calisthenic warm-up and cool down exercise

19. Participate in physical activities consisting of, but not limited to:

a. Running/jogging/walking short and long

b. Weight training upper and lower body

c. Moderate callisthenic warm-up and cool down exercises

20. Participate in frequent physical conditioning activities, 2 hours per session, 2 to 5 times per week, including:

a. Warm-up, cool down and stretching exercises

b. Flexibility, calisthenics, weight training, jogging/running long distances, use of stationary exercise equipment, swimming, and rowing exercises

21. Run continuously for a period of 3 minutes.

22. Walk continuously for two (2) hours.

23. Have joint structures which are completely flexible and free of any abnormalities which can withstand force/pressure during non-lethal control techniques.

24. Have sufficient strength and full range of motion of both arms and shoulders and the manipulative dexterity of the hands to properly handcuff and be handcuffed in the standing, kneeling, and prone positions; and to search and control a subject properly.

25. Use rapid and coordinated body movements to control an adversary and/or defend against physical attacks.

26. Participate fully, both offensively and defensively, in all course requirements (i.e., throws, being thrown, take downs, and restraint applications.)

27. Effectively demonstrate various strikes, kicks, and blocks utilizing 100% of one’s ability.

28. Repeatedly fall from a standing position to a rubber matted floor.

29. From a lying position, repeatedly get to an upright position quickly and deliver a variety of defensive kicks to a padded bag.

30. Control an adversary physically during takedowns and all restraint techniques.

31. Strike repeatedly a hand-held bag using feet, knees, hands and elbows for 20 seconds at a time.

32. Have the manipulative dexterity to properly utilize a collapsible baton.

33. Perform come-along and takedown techniques with a baton.

34. Block, spin and strike with a baton from a basic and long-extended position.

35. Participate and demonstrate the proper striking, blocking, and control techniques during an officer and suspect confrontation utilizing the collapsible baton.

36. Apply a sufficient amount of pressure to compress the chest of an adult training mannequin 2 inches in depth in order to produce life-sustaining support.

37. Exhale repeatedly through the mouth to produce sufficient life-sustaining lung expansion on a training mannequin.

38. Roll an unconscious person on his/her back and then administer abdominal thrusts.

39. Be able to withstand being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray) in the face from six (6) feet.

40. Lift and move 40-pound boxes repeatedly for up to two hours at a time.

41. Meet all of the following physical attributes, and possess a valid State driver’s license.

a. Full range of motion in limbs and trunk.

b. Average manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

c. Average strength for age and build.

d. Acceptable eyesight and hearing.

e. Normal vocal ability.

42. Verbally communicate using two-way radio.

43. Stand for four (4) hours.

44. Possess full range of motion in the neck, back, hips, arms and legs.

45. Possess normal night vision not impaired by dark glasses or medication.

46. Possess full range of motion in neck, back, arms, and legs with manipulative dexterity of the hands and feet to properly perform all listed law enforcement skills.

47. Bend, kneel, stretch, and climb for a period of five (5) minutes.

48. Stand, stoop and bend unaided repeatedly during a two (2) hour period.

49. Maintain squatting and/or kneeling position for 2-3 minutes repeatedly (10-15 times) throughout each two (2) hour session.

U.S. BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER

SUMMARY OF THE MEDICAL STANDARDS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical and medical requirements for this weapon- carrying position are based on the strenuous and hazardous nature of the duties typically performed. The essential duties of the position are directly related to public safety and national security and require a high degree of reliability and dependability.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer is a “frontline” uniformed border security weapon-carrying position. The primary function of the position is to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the United States and to enforce customs, immigration and agriculture laws, while at the same time facilitating the orderly and efficient flow of legitimate trade and lawful travelers.

The CBP Officer must exercise sound judgment, maintain mental alertness at all times, and function under dynamic and stressful conditions in which there are time constraints, concerns for national security, and threats of terrorism. The Officer must have the cognitive ability to analyze data and information quickly, to make rapid decisions, and to apply logical reasoning based on facts. He/she must be able to analyze the totality of the circumstances to make critical conclusions to support the reasonableness of actions. The CBP Officer must be able to perform visual inspections, physical examinations and searches of people, merchandise, agriculture products (e.g., plant and animal) and other items of possible interest; and carry out the same activities over and over with sustained attention to the job tasks. The Officer must be prepared mentally and physically to respond to unexpected situations and have the functional capacity to defend self and others from threatening situations in which the use of deadly force may be necessary.

The standard requires that the person be medically and physically capable of performing the essential job functions and duties of the position safely and efficiently without aggravating existing health problems or endangering the health and safety of the individual, others, or national security. The individual must be free of any organic, structural or functional impairment(s) and free of any existing health problem(s) that would be aggravated in response to the work environment or that would affect the safe and efficient performance of the position’s duties.

Therefore, any condition or history of a medical or physical problem resulting from an injury or disease may be disqualifying. This includes psychiatric, psychological or emotional difficulties and it also includes anatomical loss. Generally, a condition is determined to be disqualifying if it is likely to affect safe and efficient job performance or if it is likely to endanger the health and safety of the individual, others, or national security. It is disqualifying if the individual fails to demonstrate that the condition is well stabilized, is unlikely to recur and that he/she is unlikely to experience sudden or subtle incapacitation while executing the position’s duties.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Vision

· Near vision – must test at least 20/40 Snellen, with or without correction, with both eyes viewing (binocular)

· Distant vision acuity - must be at least 20/100 or better without correction, i.e., without eyeglasses or contact lenses with both eyes viewing (binocular)

· Corrected distance vision must be 20/30 or better with both eyes viewing (binocular)

· Color vision - must demonstrate normal color vision, use of an x-chromatic lens or any other artificial device is not acceptable

· Refractive Surgery/ LASIK- free from significant untoward side effects of surgery, e.g., glare, contrast sensitivity.

· Normal depth perception and peripheral vision are required.

Hearing

· Hearing thresholds must be equal to or less than 25dB for the average of 500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000Hz, and 3000 Hz in each ear

· Hearing thresholds may not exceed 45 dB at 4000 Hz and 6000 Hz in either ear

· The difference in hearing levels between the better ear and the worse ear may not exceed 30 dB at 4000Hz and 6000 Hz

· The difference in hearing levels between the better ear threshold and the worse ear threshold may not exceed 15 dB for the average of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz

· The use of a hearing aid is not allowed during testing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIROMENTAL FACTORS

The physical demands range from sedentary to arduous and include sustained heavy manual labor and the operation of hand controls and other equipment. The Officer must have adequate range of motion in all joints, and sufficient muscular strength, flexibility and endurance to perform sustained physical activities. The job tasks are classified into the following categories: vision, reading/comprehension, communication, writing, sitting, standing, running/walking, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying, climbing, bending/stooping, and driving.

The Officer performs the essential job duties wearing a special holster to carry the agency issued firearm in addition to other personal protection equipment. The Officer performs multiple job tasks simultaneously. The same physical and mental activities are performed over and over. The job duties are performed individually and as a team. The work may be performed in remote locations or in relatively isolated areas.

The Officer must maintain constant visual awareness of the surrounding area and be prepared to react quickly, make split second decisions and take appropriate action including the use of force in armed and dangerous situations.

The CBP Officer is responsible for obtaining information from various sources, performing visual and physical inspections, and making complex risk assessments to identify those travelers and shipments which may be released or detained for further examinations.

The Officer screens travelers, luggage and traffic and must be able to communicate effectively and deal with all types of people. The Officer reviews and compares printed documents and records. He/she identifies and describes persons or suspects (e.g., by face or the color of articles worn or carried), vehicles (e.g., by license plate number, color and relative distance), the significance of objects (e.g., by size, shape and relative distance).

The Officer performs physical inspections and secondary examinations of suspects, vehicles, vessels, containers and cargo (i.e., mail, foods, plants and animal by-products and other items of interest). Inspections, examinations and searches consist of the Officer reaching above shoulder level, kneeling (on one or both knees), assuming awkward positions in confined spaces, crawling on the hands and knees, heavy lifting and carrying (50 pounds and more), climbing (ladders and scaffolds), and jumping from heights of 4-5 feet.

The Officer must escalate quickly from performing sedentary activities to carrying out moderate to strenuous physical activities in which rapid and coordinated movements are necessary. The Officer must be able to safely pursue and then physically control a suspect. He/she must be able to sprint or run at full speed for 150 feet to respond to an emergency.

The Officer must maintain proficiency in the use of non-lethal techniques and qualify with the weapon on a recurrent basis in order to maintain authorization to carry a service issued firearm. Employees authorized to operate Government vehicles for official purposes are required to maintain a current driver’s license and demonstrate that they are medically qualified to operate the appropriate vehicle safely.

The essential duties and tasks are performed indoors and outdoors throughout the day and night under various environmental conditions. These conditions include working in quiet and noise and under less than optimum viewing conditions such as diminished light, bright sunlight, glare and fog. The duties often must be performed while enduring extreme outdoor temperatures (e.g., from below 32F to above 100F) and in dampness, humidity, rain, snow and sleet. Officers are exposed to exhaust fumes, chemicals, dust and wind. They must work around moving vehicles and machinery, on uneven ground with slippery surfaces, and on elevated ground levels (e.g., 5-15 feet or greater).

Due to the unique function of the job, the Officer may work extended or unscheduled hours including weekends and holidays and be required to rotate shifts, assignments and duty stations. The work may involve short term or long term assignment to any one of the following specialized duties: specialized enforcement and special response teams, targeting and analysis teams, canine/officer teams, as well as firearms, port security, or hazardous materials duties.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants/employees are responsible for demonstrating that they are physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Individuals must meet these requirements prior to appointment and before in-service placement actions. All applicants must undergo a medical examination provided by the agency before entering on duty. Individuals with a history of a particular medical problem and those who have an existing medical condition are required to provide objective information from their personal physicians or practitioners that demonstrates the exact nature and stability of the condition(s) and/or physical defect(s). The decision as to the person’s medical acceptability for the position shall be made by the agency. It will be based on the information obtained during the general physical exam, consideration of the medical/mental documentation supplied by the individual and other employment factors.

A. Special Medical Requirements Appointment will be contingent upon a candidate's passing the pre‑employment medical examination process and a drug test. The physical and medical requirements must be met by individuals subsequent to appointment and for in-service placement actions including reinstatement of former employees and transfers from positions not covered by these standards.

B. Functional Requirements of the Position

1.

Heavy lifting (50-85 pounds)

14.

Kneeling (4 hours)

2.

Moderate lifting (30-50 pounds)

15.

Repeated bending (4 hours)

3.

Light lifting (10-20 pounds)

16.

Climbing, use of legs and arms

4.

Heavy carrying (60-85 pounds)

17.

Both legs required

5.

Moderate carrying (30-50 pounds)

18.

Ability for rapid mental and muscular

6.

Light carrying (10-20 pounds) coordination simultaneously

7.

Pushing (4 hours)

19.

Ability to use and desirability of

8.

Reaching above the shoulder using firearms

9. Use of fingers

20.

Both eyes required

10. Both hands required

21.

Depth perception

11. Walking (8 hours)

22.

Ability to distinguish basic colors

12. Standing (8 hours)

(e.g., red, blue, green, yellow, white,

13. Crawling (4 hours) black, brown, orange, purple)

23. Ability to distinguish shades of color

24. Hearing

C. Essential Job Tasks of the Position

Lift/Carry

1. Lift and carry objects weighing 10 to 20 lbs. (e.g., cargo, contents of packages, mail, tools, and tool bag).

2. Without assistance, lift and carry objects weighing 30 to 50 lbs. (e.g., cargo, suitcase, luggage, contents of packages, stolen merchandise, evidence, confiscated material, ladders, boxes of drugs, freight and tool boxes).

3. With and without assistance, lift and carry objects weighing 50 to 85 lbs. (e.g., cargo, luggage, freight, ladders, stolen merchandise, evidence, and confiscated material).

4. Lift tire out of trunk of vehicle.

5. Lift boxes to heights about shoulder level.

6. Lower boxes from above shoulder and place on conveyors/rollers/

7. Stand on freight or skids to inspect freight.

Push/Pull

1. Pull oneself up into cargo area or nose of jet or whip area.

2. With assistance, handcuff a person.

3. Pat down individuals for weapons or contraband (e.g., drugs) by running hands over clothing.

4. Push/pull on vehicle parts to check for contraband.

5. Open/close container and trailer doors.

6. Reach overhead to probe and inspect for contraband (e.g., baffles, roof of vehicles, overhead compartments of aircraft)

7. Use hammer to break apart cargo to get to contraband.

8. Manually open and close gates at land border, warehouses or docks.

9. Remove contraband from inside container walls, packing materials, hidden compartments in vehicles and cargo (reach arm in or use screwdriver to pull contraband out).

10. Use prober to open trunks or crates.

11. Push on seats to determine if properly padded or filled with drugs.

12. Cut/remove metal straps on cargo with wire cutters or other hand tool to access cargo contents.

13. Open/close exterior aircraft cargo doors, push metal probe into cargo (e.g., cardboard boxes, Styrofoam) to check for contraband.

14. Push/pull cargo freight off of stacks and pallets or to load/unload containers.

15. Push on packages to clear jam on conveyor belts.

16. Dig through cargo contents with hand and arm to check for contraband.

17. Place Customs stamp on delivered items, stamp paperwork, delivered items and packages (e.g., manifest, container list, bill of lading) at border, seaport, or mail facility.

Climb

1. Climb gangway to enter/exit ship.

2. Climb into back of tractor-trailer or semi-trailer (3-4 feet).

3. Climb on top of freight, cargo, or equipment to inspect cargo, container, or vessel.

4. Climb stairs on a ship.

5. Climb jetway stairs while jetway is moving towards aircraft.

Jump

1. Jump over obstacles (e.g., guardrail, ditch, and cargo) 2-4 feet.

2. Jump down from elevated (4-5 feet) surface (e.g., loading dock, and trailer).

Crawl

1. Crawl in confined areas (e.g., in ship, sleeper in tractor, motor homes, trailers, engine room on ship, cabin on ship, large pieces of equipment, cargo holds, anchor chain compartment) to search for evidence, contraband, or individuals.

Bend/Stoop

1. Bend to look for contraband or physical evidence under seats or dash in vehicles or under aircraft seats.

2. Bend to look for contraband or physical evidence during a ship inspection.

3. Bend/stoop to inspect tires, wheels and underside of vehicles, trailers and aircraft.

4. Reach into mail bins and cargo at waist height (e.g., gins, coiled rope) to remove packages, or for inspection.

5. Bend to receive/give papers to drivers at primary inspection booths.

6. Stoop to walk in confined areas (e.g., cargo holds of aircraft and ships) to inspect for contraband.

7. Bend to access/identify boxes at the bottom of a stack.

8. Bend/stoop to remove cargo from full container or trailer.

Run

1. Run to respond to panic alarm from other Inspector (150 feet).

Walk

1. Walk continuously to conduct search of warehouse, ship or aircraft.

2. Walk continuously in airport terminal and baggage claim area to monitor passengers and airport employees.

3. Walk up and down between stopped and moving vehicles to check vehicles and question motorists.

4. Walk on airport grounds (airside) around aircraft during cargo/aircraft inspection.

5. Walk up and down baggage ramps going from cargo hold to ground.

6. Walk around obstacles and over uneven ground at inspection scene (e.g., marine terminal, cargo bay of aircraft, loading docks).

7. Walk across elevated surfaces (e.g., container top, catwalk, trailers, reefers, and steel beams) to inspect for contraband and feel for firmness of roof.

8. Walk across slanted surfaces (e.g., 35 degree roofs).

9. Walk up 1 to 3 flights of stairs.

Stand

1. Stand and direct or monitor traffic at land border.

2. Stand for extended periods of time (e.g., land border, in booths at land border, passenger intake at airport).

3. Cordon off vehicles for inspection at land borders.

4. Stand and inspect cargo, aircraft and ships.

Sit

1. Sit for extended periods of time for desk duty to complete/check paperwork, or to operate computer.

Drive

1. Drive vehicle at posted speeds to go to cargo location (e.g., consignee location, rail yard, marine terminal, and alternate exam site) to examine consignee’s business location.

2. Back-up vehicle on road, highway, shoulder of road.

3. Drive vehicle on airport grounds (airside) and airport cargo areas.

Operate Hand Controls and Other Small Equipment

1. Operate radio while driving vehicle.

2. Operate portable radio.

3. Set up mobile X-ray unit.

4. Operate X-ray unit (stationary or mobile: e.g., low z imaging to detect materials with low atomic elements which are in narcotics) to detect drugs, smuggled goods, or illegal aliens.

5. Use portable contraband detector (Buster-gamma rays) to scan tires, sidewall or other hollow items (e.g., air tanks) for unusual changes in density that indicate contraband.

6. Use fiber scope (a bundle of fiber optic cable that looks into a non-accessible area) and eyepiece to search a non-accessible area for contraband.

7. Operate computer to enter and retrieve data.

8. Use drill to drill holes in tires, cargo and trailer floorboards to check for contraband.

9. Use drug kit to field-test drugs (e.g., break glass ampule and observe color change).

10. Hold mirror below underside of vehicle or surface to inspect for contraband.

11. Tap tires with hammer to check for contraband and feel vibration in tire with other hand (e.g., should feel vibration on tire with other hand if only filled with air).

12. Use screwdriver to loosen screws to remove panels.

13. Use bolt cutters to cut locks for areas of a vessel or locks on cargo containers.

14. Use hammer to pry open or seal wooden crates or to tap containers or tanks to search for contraband and poor condition.

15. Use knife to open cargo.

16. Seal boxes with CBP tape.

Handle Firearms

1. Load and unload handgun (9mm).

2. Clean handgun.

3. Fire 120-150 rounds with handgun at target during practice or firearms qualification from all positions (e.g., prone, crouched, kneel, behind barricade).

4. Confiscate weapon (e.g., firearm, knife) from person found during pat down.

Read

1. Check (bick) container code (i.e., owner code – alpha code, 6-7 digit serial number, country of registration, size, type) on containers to identify suspect containers (e.g., illegible bick code, code not professionally stenciled, code altered).

2. Compare cargo markings and condition to the information (e.g., vessel name, control number, piece count) on manifest to verify information on manifest.

3. Review shipping documents for alterations (e.g., erasures, type-overs).

4. Check credentials and documents (e.g., visas, passports) of drivers and passengers to verify residency or duration of stay.

5. Review shipping itinerary to determine what vessels are coming into port and when.

6. Review manuals, correspondence, investigative reports, follow-up reports, lab reports, consignee business and owners.

7. Read color user fee decal on windshield/window of vehicle or private aircraft.

8. Read labels on products to determine country of origin, materials, and if trade laws/trademark compliance have been violated.

9. Read addresses on mail.

10. Read aircraft data plates and vehicle identification numbers to ensure vehicles are not stolen or to verify for import/export.

11. Read airport monitor screen of coded material to determine flight arrival times.

12. Read passenger lists for incoming flights.

Comprehend

1. Compare manifest data for type of commodity, source of shipment, scheduled itinerary, or recent seizures to develop profile on container shipments.

2. Determine whether cargo requires special handling (e.g., cargo type, hazardous material).

3. Identify cargo abnormalities and excesses of an item that may be contraband.

4. Participate in review meetings of searches to brief search team on the findings of the search.

5. Use profiling techniques, shipping, flight and cargo information to identify suspect containers, trailers, cargo.

6. Determine if further inspection is needed and the areas and methods for inspection.

7. Determine whether probable cause exists to search persons, property or cargo based on integrating information from multiple sources.

8. Survey passengers and determine which persons should be monitored or questioned.

9. Determine whether to issue a summons, warn a person, or make a custodial arrest.

10. Recognize inconsistencies in person’s behavior and verbal statements.

11. Analyze and compare cases for similarity of methods or places to smuggle contraband.

12. Decide whether to use force and the type of force appropriate to the situation.

13. Compare airline ticket information to passenger’s response to questions about their destination, traveling party and luggage.

14. Determine whether to hold or release cargo.

15. Determine whether to initiate action for a possible controlled delivery, via chain of command.

16. Determine if an item is classified correctly (declared as formal or informal).

Write

1. Complete reports consisting of short descriptive phrases and/or fill in the blanks (e.g., incident report, accident report, arrest warrant, application for search warrant).

2. Complete narrative reports (e.g., memorandum of information, annotate invoice to show contents of cargo, seizure report, penalty action reports).

3. Complete yellow referral slip at primary land border crossing and place on windshield of vehicle to refer to secondary for further information.

4. Label and safeguard evidence and put in safe.

5. Record interview and descriptive information obtained from persons, witnesses or prisoners (e.g., name, address, phone, etc.) or from local lookout.

6. Summarize information from telephone or radio call conversation.

7. Prepare statements for presentation at trial or hearing.

8. Correspond with other agency employees and co-workers through written messages on office computers.

Calculate

1. Count wall struts on containers (e.g., 2 ft.) to estimate container size.

2. Perform simple arithmetic calculations to determine whether cargo matches bill of lading or invoice.

3. Tally cargo by serial number or range number.

4. Collect user or import fee or tariff, process it and provide correct change according to tariff book.

5. Count U.S. and foreign currencies.

Communicate

1. Communicate description of individuals or vehicles to other officers/personnel.

2. Provide accurate and factual information associated with a search, seizure or arrest to other inspectors and agency officials as well as to other Federal agencies.

3. Use radio to report routine or emergency incidents and locations.

4. Identify self as CBP Officer, detain person and inform person of his/her legal rights.

5. Talk to citizens, passengers, and other agency personnel to exchange information.

6. Testify at a trial or hearing.

7. Use telephone to gather/exchange information.

8. Question individuals concerning contents of vehicle, citizenship, luggage contents and purpose of entry into the United States.

9. Communicate with baggage handlers and warehouse personnel concerning where to locate freight and what cargo needs to be inspected.

Hear

1. Hear an order or instruction spoken in a normal tone from a distance of 10-25 feet.

2. Hear conversation over the sounds of machinery/traffic while interviewing individuals or receiving instructions at land border, seaport or airport.

3. Listen to radio and distinguish appropriate calls.

4. Identify speech and voice characteristics over the phone (e.g., sex, age, accent) while recording message accurately.

5. Listen for sounds while searching an area for an individual/person (e.g., whispering, movement, and breathing).

6. Listen for traffic on dock, airfield or warehouse in immediate area when inspecting cargo or talking to individuals.

7. Hear differences in sounds resulting from tapping on tires, metal tanks, or container walls to determine if they contain objects or are full or empty.

Vision

1. Inspect seals on containers and see if they match the manifest.

2. Conduct a complete cabin/conveyance search and look for signs of problems (e.g., screws missing in walls, extra money, and fresh paint).

3. Use lights (e.g., 100-watt halogen/150 watt spot) to search cargo in ships, containers, or trailers.

4. Use flashlights to visually search areas (e.g., vessel, containers, vehicles) and cargo.

5. Look in support beams of containers for contraband.

6. Check equipment (e.g., truck, trailer, cargo) for signs of tampering (e.g., compressed air tank, chase of metal trailer).

7. Visually estimate the length and width of container and compare to container identification (bick) code size.

8. Inspect interior and exterior of containers (full and empty), reefers, vehicles, trailers, aircraft and cargo for abnormalities (e.g., new welds, feeling for differences/abnormalities in flooring, false walls, new screws, paint, and caulking).

9. Examine luggage, baggage, mail and cargo by visually inspecting and feeling cargo.

10. Inspect aircraft (tires, cargo area) for contraband.

11. Visually inspect an individual for contraband.

12. Search vehicles for contraband hidden in trunk, under seat, under hood, etc.

13. Read license plate from a distance up to 10-25 feet.

14. Read license plate backwards in a mirror.

15. Identify model and color of vehicles from 150 to 300 feet away.

16. Distinguish colors at traffic signals, hazardous material signs, registration tags.

17. Identify holograms on passports, alien card and money to detect counterfeit items.

18. Use flashlight at night to read license, registration, vehicle identification number and to see interior of vehicle at land borders.

19. Observe and report description (e.g., hair color, height, clothes) of individual from a distance of 30 to 100 feet.

20. Recognize a person previously known based on description from a distance of 30 to 100 feet.

21. Monitor the activities of passengers and drivers after receiving information from a lookout.

22. Observe occupants of stopped vehicles for any unusual actions (e.g., reaching under seat, discarding material out of window, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, etc.).

23. Check inventory of supplies when necessary.

24. Monitor stopped vehicles to make sure they do not get out of line or turn around.

25. Visually check for moving equipment on airport grounds, in warehouses and at seaports.

26. Identify contraband by observing x-ray screen.

Miscellaneous

1. Smell materials that are removed from tires, cargo and other hiding places to determine whether the material is narcotics.

2. Smell air out of rubber hose attached to tire gauge to detect contraband (e.g., narcotics).

D. Environmental Factors 1.

Outside and inside

13.

Slippery or uneven walking surfaces

2.

Excessive heat

14.

Working around machinery with

3.

Excessive cold moving parts

4.

Excessive humidity

15.

Working around moving objects or

5.

Excessive dampness or chilling vehicles

6.

Dry atmosphere conditions

16.

Working on ladders or scaffolding

7.

Excessive noise, intermittent

17.

Working below ground

8.

Dust

18.

Explosives

9.

Silica, smoke, or gases

19.

Vibrations

10.

Fumes, smoke, or gases

20.

Working closely with others

11.

Solvents (degreasing agents)

21.

Working alone

12.

Grease and oils

22.

Unusual fatigue factors

23. Protracted or irregular hours of work

E. CBP Basic Training Program If an applicant/employee is appointed to a CBP Inspector position, the individual must attend and successfully complete an intense Federal Law Enforcement Training Program. This includes successful participation in Practical Exercise Performance Requirements (PEPR) activities. Therefore, the individual should posses full range of motion in the limbs and trunk, and have manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination so the student can perform the following tasks safely.

ARREST TECHNIQUES ‑ The CBP Inspector student must have the ability to maintain a 2 to 3 minute kneeling position, which may last for 2 to 3 minutes, during a two hour training session. The individual must have sufficient strength, full range of motion of both arms, shoulders, along with hand and finger manipulative dexterity and joint flexibility to handcuff, search and control a subject. The participant must be prepared to be thrown to the ground along with restraining and controlling an uncooperative individual.

DEFENSIVE TACTICS ‑ The student must be flexible and have rapid and coordinated body movements in order to control an adversary and/or defend self or others against an attack.

FIRE HANDGUN ‑ The student must have the ability to stand unassisted for one (1) hour, assume a one (1) or two (2) knee kneeling position and be able to rise from a kneeling position without assistance. In addition, the student must have strength and dexterity of the hands, wrists, fingers and shoulders in order to have the ability to safely and efficiently extract a handgun from a tight fitting holster, load, unload and manipulate the handgun along with the ability to extend the arms in front of the body at eye level. The student is required to pull repeatedly the trigger of a handgun with the trigger finger using both the strong and weaker hand.

FIRE A SHOTGUN The student must be able to stand for one (1) hour, kneel on 1 knee and rise without assistance. Additionally, the student must have shoulder, wrist, hand, and back strength and dexterity to manipulate (load, unload, hold and fire) a seven (7) pound shotgun safely and efficiently.

PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY (PEBs) - The CBP Inspector student must participate in a variety of activities that involve physical strength and cardiovascular endurance. At a minimum, the individual must successfully complete the following physical performance tests:

a. Free of any physical impairment that would preclude lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. shoulder high.

b. Agility – ability to do deep knee bends and rise from the kneeling position without assistance.

NOTE: Federal Regulations provide that employability decisions are agency management decisions. The role of the physician is to identify medical conditions that may affect the individual’s ability to perform the full range of duties essential to the position and to determine the stability of the medical condition.

September 2003