Customs and border inspectors
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 61.0% of the task time of customs and border inspectors, and finish 1.4% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
152nd of 433 · interval 53.2–68.7
141st of 433 · interval 0.0–3.2
156th of 433 · interval 42.7–49.2
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.0 million.
How the tasks rate
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators | 1.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect government property, such as construction sites or public housing, to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate alleged license or permit violations.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.5 h | Accountability |
| Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 23 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Study equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect, identify, evaluate, or preserve case evidence.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | 0.9% | L1 | L2L1 | 35% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.Compliance Officers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Investigate applications for special licenses or permits.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 158 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.Compliance Officers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L2 | 14% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.Compliance Officers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Administer oral, written, road, or flight tests to license applicants.Compliance Officers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Warn violators of infractions or penalties.Compliance Officers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Accountability |
| Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.Compliance Officers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Score tests and observe equipment operation and control to rate ability of applicants.Compliance Officers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Drive vehicles or patrol specific areas to detect law violators, issue citations, and make arrests.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.Coroners | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to arbitrate and settle disputes.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 16% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect government-owned equipment or materials in the possession of private contractors to ensure compliance with contracts or regulations or to prevent misuse.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect fees for licenses.Compliance Officers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.Coroners | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.Coroners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.Coroners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Visit establishments to verify that valid licenses or permits are displayed and that licensing standards are being upheld.Compliance Officers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 8 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L2 | 16% | 4.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.Coroners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor the implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Patrol and guard courthouses, grand jury rooms, or assigned areas to provide security, enforce laws, maintain order, and arrest violators.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide information concerning the circumstances of death to relatives of the deceased.Coroners | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.Coroners | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 6.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Remove or supervise removal of bodies from death scenes, using the proper equipment and supplies, and arrange for transportation to morgues.Coroners | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train staff in proper police work procedures.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.Coroners | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend legal or administrative action to protect government property.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Locate and document information regarding the next of kin, including their relationship to the deceased and the status of notification attempts.Coroners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Patrol specific area on foot, horseback, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise law enforcement staff, such as jail staff, officers, and deputy sheriffs.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.Coroners | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inventory personal effects recovered from bodies, such as jewelry or wallets.Coroners | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with or interview officials, technical or professional specialists, or applicants to obtain information or to clarify facts relevant to licensing decisions.Compliance Officers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.Compliance Officers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.Compliance Officers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.Compliance Officers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 2.0 h | – |
| Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.Compliance Officers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct activities of workers conducting autopsies, performing pathological and toxicological analyses, and preparing documents for permanent records.Coroners | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 6 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review product promotional materials, labeling, batch records, specification sheets, or test methods for compliance with applicable regulations and policies.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Transport or escort prisoners and defendants en route to courtrooms, prisons or jails, attorneys' offices, or medical facilities.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Execute arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare correspondence to inform concerned parties of licensing decisions or appeals processes.Compliance Officers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 52 min | Accountability |
| Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Submit samples of products to government laboratories for testing, as required.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.Compliance Officers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Arrange for the next of kin to be notified of deaths.Coroners | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Advise project teams on subjects such as premarket regulatory requirements, export and labeling requirements, or clinical study compliance issues.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Coordinate with or assist law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual concern.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate, prepare, or review regulatory submissions for domestic or international projects.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor investigations of suspected offenders to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with constitutional requirements.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate, monitor, or revise complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain product approval.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are communicated through corporate policies and procedures.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Accountability |
| Question individuals entering secured areas to determine their business, directing and rerouting individuals as necessary.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine the types of regulatory submissions or internal documentation that are required in situations such as proposed device changes or labeling changes.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify relevant guidance documents, international standards, or consensus standards.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L3 | 80% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Provide information, technical assistance, or training to supervisors, managers, or employees on topics such as employee supervision, hiring, grievance procedures, or staff development.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.8 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 8.0 h | Accountability |
| Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L2 | 22% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 12 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Verify that all job descriptions are submitted for review and approval and that descriptions meet regulatory standards.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide technical review of data or reports to be incorporated into regulatory submissions to assure scientific rigor, accuracy, and clarity of presentation.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct release or transfer of prisoners.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate the release of personal effects to authorized persons and facilitate the disposition of unclaimed corpses and personal effects.Coroners | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Meet with job search committees or coordinators to explain the role of the equal opportunity coordinator, to provide resources for advertising, or to explain expectations for future contacts.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.3 h | Trust and care |
| Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Compile and maintain regulatory documentation databases or systems.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Notify patrol units to take violators into custody or to provide needed assistance or medical aid.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 4 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Confer with officials of public health and law enforcement agencies to coordinate interdepartmental activities.Coroners | 0.5% | L1 | L2L1 | 35% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Serve statements of claims, subpoenas, summonses, jury summonses, orders to pay alimony, and other court orders.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court, as necessary.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 17 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review adverse drug reactions and file all related reports in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide road information to assist motorists.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 6 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Counsel newly hired members of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Witness and certify deaths that are the result of a judicial order.Coroners | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 68% | 15 min | Access to systems |
| Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review company contracts to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 2.3 h | Access to systems |
| Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review clinical protocols to ensure collection of data needed for regulatory submissions.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Place people in protective custody.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Consult with community representatives to develop technical assistance agreements in accordance with governmental regulations.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 1.5 h | – |
| Recommend changes to company procedures in response to changes in regulations or standards.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Obtain and distribute updated information regarding domestic or international laws, guidelines, or standards.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.3% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Locate and confiscate real or personal property, as directed by court order.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, making recommendations and completing documentation.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Collect wills, burial instructions, and other documentation needed for investigations and for handling of the remains.Coroners | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain and repair materials, work sites, and equipment.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or track quality metrics.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.3 h | Access to systems |
| Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Write or update standard operating procedures, work instructions, or policies.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend adjudication of product complaints.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide pre-, ongoing, and post-inspection follow-up assistance to governmental inspectors.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects to determine the magnitude of problems and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in internal or external audits.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare responses to customer requests for information, such as product data, written regulatory affairs statements, surveys, or questionnaires.Regulatory Affairs Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate recall or market withdrawal activities as necessary.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct the collection and preparation of laboratory samples as requested by regulatory agencies.Regulatory Affairs Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record the disposition of minor children, as well as details of arrangements made for their care.Coroners · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 38 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems.Environmental Compliance Inspectors | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop or conduct employee regulatory training.Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Testify at inquests, hearings, and court trials.Coroners | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 18% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.4 h | Access to systems |
| Participate in the recruitment of employees through job fairs, career days, or advertising plans.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Conduct community programs for all ages concerning topics such as drugs and violence.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Determine regulations or procedures related to the management, collection, reuse, recovery, or recycling of packaging waste.Regulatory Affairs Specialists · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Determine requirements applying to treatment, storage, shipment, or disposal of potentially hazardous production-related waste.Regulatory Affairs Specialists · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Specialize in regulatory issues related to agriculture, such as the cultivation of green biotechnology crops or the post-market regulation of genetically altered crops.Regulatory Affairs Specialists · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine the legal implications of the production, supply, or use of ozone-depleting substances or equipment containing such substances.Regulatory Affairs Specialists · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.5 h | Accountability |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 61.0% | 65 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.446 | 68 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.352 | 61 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 46.647 | 36 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.335 | 71 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.107 | 73 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting associate professionals 3313 | 100.0 | |
| Credit and loans officers 3312 | 98.2 | |
| Statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals 3314 | 97.5 | |
| Insurance representatives 3321 | 97.0 | |
| Medical secretaries 3344 | 96.4 | |
| Office supervisors 3341 | 92.5 | |
| Commercial sales representatives 3322 | 91.8 | |
| Government tax and excise officials 3352 | 91.7 | |
| Business services agents not elsewhere classified 3339 | 91.6 | |
| Securities and finance dealers and brokers 3311 | 91.1 | |
| Legal secretaries 3342 | 90.5 | |
| Buyers 3323 | 89.0 |
Dashed line: customs and border inspectors (61.0%).
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Customs and border inspectors (ISCO-08 3351), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3351
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title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Customs and border inspectors (ISCO-08 3351)}
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