Inspector's Field Manual - Gani

Inspector's Field Manual
6. Personal contacts:
Contacts are with people seeking admittance into the United States (and at times, with their
representatives), immediate co-workers, and as needed, with personnel from other agencies, foreign
governments and members of the general public.
7. Purpose of contacts:
Purpose of contacts is to obtain information necessary to determine admissibility of people (or goods,
where applicable) into the United States.
8. Physical demands:
Position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving long periods of standing, walking,
the climbing of scaffolds and ladders, including "Jacobs" ladders, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement
weather. Extended work hours (more than eight hours a day) are experienced. The lifting and carrying of
materials (i.e. "boarding bag") is required to perform the duties of the position. May be required to use physical
force to arrest and detain persons as deemed appropriate by Service regulations. Must be prepared to defend
self and others against physical attack, resorting to the use of firearms if warranted by the circumstances
(self-defense, defense of another officer, or an innocent third party).
9. Work environment:
Work may be performed at one or more of the following sites: border port-of-entry, seaport, airport or
railway. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Incumbent may be exposed to inclement weather
while working outdoors and shift work.
IV. Other Significant Factors:
Incumbent is required to carry a firearm and be proficient in the use thereof.