Inspector's Field Manual - Gani

Inspector's Field Manual
III. Factor Level Descriptions:
1. Knowledge required by position:
- Thorough and full technical knowledge and understanding of current immigration and nationality
laws, regulations, precedent decisions, policies, and procedures applicable to the inspection and examination
functions, including procedures for referring applicant for exclusion hearings, as necessary.
- Knowledge and skill in interview techniques. Must use diplomacy, be tactful, resourceful, and discreet
in dealing with and eliciting information from applicants and possess the ability to comprehend and correlate
gathered facts.
- Thorough knowledge of rules of evidence and administrative procedures in taking sworn statements.
Knowledge of areas of law concerning search and, seizure, civil rights, arrest authority and the constitution.
- Must possess keen insight into human behavior and make accurate discerning decisions based on
examination of documents presented, responses to questions, appearance of applicants, their mannerisms, as
well as their other actions and reactions.
- Broad knowledge of all Service functions in order to recognize, develop, and refer for appropriate
action, information of value to other operational areas.
- Basic knowledge of current Customs and other federal inspection agency laws as they relate to
assigned duties.
2. Supervisory controls:
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisor, who issues general oral and/or written
instructions. Most duties are performed and decisions made independently. Supervisor is available for advice
and assistance on matters not covered by established procedures. Work is reviewed on a spot check basis.
3. Guidelines:
Guidelines include the Immigration and Nationality Act and other related laws and regulations, field
manuals, the Administrative Manual, judicial, and administrative precedent decisions, Service Lookout Book,
various Service databases, and daily instructions. The inspector must exercise good judgment in applying laws,
regulations and procedures to cases, most of which are clearly covered by the guidelines and precedents.
4. Complexity:
Incumbent performs inspection duties in compliance with certain federal statutes, and in accordance
with established policies and procedures. As necessary, incumbent conducts intensive and detailed
interrogations which are prompted by applicants for entry to the United States who are suspected of: (1) alien
smuggling; (2) false claims to United States citizenship; (3) presenting fraudulently obtained documents of
others; (4) presenting altered or counterfeit documents; (5) attempting to enter by scheme or devious means; (6)
terrorist activity; (7) smuggling of illegal drugs and/or other contraband. Referrals for exclusion hearing must
be accurate, concise, and firmly rooted in law. May be called upon to use proper and safe law enforcement
techniques in the above cases, including arrest and detention of persons involved. Adjudicates a wide variety of
applications and petitions for benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act, including cases involving
novel and complex application of law and regulation.
5. Scope and effect:
The purpose of the position is to properly categorize and admit United States citizens and entitled
aliens into the United States. Prompt and efficient performance of duties facilitates legal entry, while denying
entry to those not authorized to enter the United States under the exclusion laws (terrorists, narcotic traffickers,
etc.).