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ISCO-08 3351

Customs and border inspectors

61.0%
ADI · 152nd of 433 · 95% interval 53.2–68.7

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.

ADI · partial or full61.0%

152nd of 433 · interval 53.2–68.7

ADI3 · full delegation1.4%

141st of 433 · interval 0.0–3.2

ADIs · share of time45.9%

156th of 433 · interval 42.7–49.2

Evidence173

task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.0 million.

Task weight by level

How the tasks rate

10%
29%
60%
L0No meaningful role · 9.9%L1Augmentation · 29.2%L2Partial delegation · 59.6%L3Full delegation · 1.3%
Barriers

What stops the agent

Physical presence41%
Accountability83%
Trust and care42%
Access to systems79%

Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.

173 task statements, heaviest first
Task statement (O*NET occupation)WeightLevelSonnet · HaikuShareHuman timeBarriers
Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators1.4%L2L2L268%2.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators1.4%L2L2L375%2.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task1.2%L1L1L230%1.8 hPhysical 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 Investigators1.2%L1L1L232%3.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Investigate alleged license or permit violations.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task1.2%L2L2L245%6.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers1.1%L2L2L268%1.5 hAccountability
Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers1.1%L2L2L250%23 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Study equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers1.0%L2L2L265%2.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Collect, identify, evaluate, or preserve case evidence.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task1.0%L1L1L232%3.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers0.9%L1L2L135%1.4 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.9%L2L2L262%2.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers0.9%L2L2L262%4.0 hAccountability, 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 Detectives0.9%L1L1L232%2.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.Compliance Officers · supplemental task0.9%L2L2L265%45 minAccountability, Access to systems
Investigate applications for special licenses or permits.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task0.9%L2L2L255%5.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Show the other 158 tasks
Task statement (O*NET occupation)WeightLevelSonnet · HaikuShareHuman timeBarriers
Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.Compliance Officers0.9%L2L2L270%1.5 hAccountability, 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 Officers0.9%L0L0L214%4.5 hPhysical 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 Detectives0.9%L2L2L260%1.4 hAccountability, Access to systems
Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.Compliance Officers0.8%L2L2L260%1.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Administer oral, written, road, or flight tests to license applicants.Compliance Officers · supplemental task0.8%L2L2L238%1.0 hPhysical 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 Detectives0.8%L1L1L238%45 minTrust and care, Access to systems
Warn violators of infractions or penalties.Compliance Officers0.8%L2L2L262%38 minAccountability
Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.Compliance Officers0.8%L2L2L270%3.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Score tests and observe equipment operation and control to rate ability of applicants.Compliance Officers · supplemental task0.8%L1L1L232%1.5 hPhysical 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 Officers0.8%L0L0L16%4.5 hPhysical 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.Coroners0.8%L0L0L115%2.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.8%L1L1L230%1.8 hPhysical 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 Officers0.8%L1L1L228%2.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.8%L2L2L255%45 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.8%L0L0L116%2.5 hPhysical 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 task0.7%L1L1L230%5.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.Environmental Compliance Inspectors0.7%L2L2L375%1.8 hAccountability, Access to systems
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.7%L2L2L258%38 minAccountability, Access to systems
Collect fees for licenses.Compliance Officers · supplemental task0.7%L2L2L265%30 minAccess to systems
Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.Coroners0.7%L1L1L118%1.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.Coroners0.7%L2L2L260%38 minAccountability, Access to systems
Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.Coroners0.7%L2L2L265%1.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Visit establishments to verify that valid licenses or permits are displayed and that licensing standards are being upheld.Compliance Officers · supplemental task0.7%L1L1L228%1.8 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.7%L2L2L255%8 minAccountability, 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 Officers0.7%L0L0L216%4.4 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.Coroners0.7%L2L2L258%1.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Monitor the implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers0.7%L2L2L258%6.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.7%L2L2L242%2.0 hAccountability, 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 Officers0.7%L0L0L16%5.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.7%L2L2L255%5.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.7%L1L1L220%2.8 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Provide information concerning the circumstances of death to relatives of the deceased.Coroners0.7%L1L1L228%52 minAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.Coroners0.7%L1L1L230%6.5 hPhysical 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.Coroners0.7%L1L1L114%2.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Train staff in proper police work procedures.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.7%L2L2L242%3.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.Coroners0.7%L0L0L118%1.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Recommend legal or administrative action to protect government property.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task0.7%L2L2L260%3.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Locate and document information regarding the next of kin, including their relationship to the deceased and the status of notification attempts.Coroners0.7%L2L2L252%1.3 hAccountability, Access to systems
Patrol specific area on foot, horseback, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.7%L0L0L03%4.5 hPhysical 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 task0.7%L1L1L228%1.5 hPhysical 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.Coroners0.7%L0L0L112%52 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Inventory personal effects recovered from bodies, such as jewelry or wallets.Coroners0.7%L1L1L228%38 minPhysical 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 Officers0.7%L2L2L250%1.3 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.Compliance Officers · supplemental task0.6%L2L2L262%3.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.Compliance Officers · supplemental task0.6%L2L2L260%4.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.Compliance Officers · supplemental task0.6%L3L3L382%2.0 h–
Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.Compliance Officers · supplemental task0.6%L2L2L262%6.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Direct activities of workers conducting autopsies, performing pathological and toxicological analyses, and preparing documents for permanent records.Coroners0.6%L1L1L228%4.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.6%L2L2L268%38 minAccountability, 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 Detectives0.6%L2L2L260%1.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.6%L1L1L235%6 minPhysical 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 Officers0.6%L2L2L260%38 minAccountability, Access to systems
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.6%L1L1L225%1.1 hPhysical 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 Specialists0.6%L2L2L268%1.8 hAccountability, 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 Officers0.6%L0L0L16%1.8 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Execute arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.6%L1L1L115%2.3 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Prepare correspondence to inform concerned parties of licensing decisions or appeals processes.Compliance Officers · supplemental task0.6%L2L2L378%52 minAccountability
Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.Environmental Compliance Inspectors0.6%L2L2L250%1.1 hAccountability, Trust and care
Submit samples of products to government laboratories for testing, as required.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task0.6%L1L1L228%1.3 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.Compliance Officers0.6%L2L2L258%2.3 hAccountability, Access to systems
Arrange for the next of kin to be notified of deaths.Coroners0.6%L2L2L240%1.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.Environmental Compliance Inspectors0.6%L2L2L268%1.8 hAccountability, Access to systems
Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers · supplemental task0.6%L2L2L268%5.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Advise project teams on subjects such as premarket regulatory requirements, export and labeling requirements, or clinical study compliance issues.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.6%L2L2L258%1.5 hAccountability, Trust and care
Coordinate with or assist law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual concern.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task0.6%L2L2L242%2.0 hAccountability, 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 Inspectors0.6%L2L2L245%2.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Coordinate, prepare, or review regulatory submissions for domestic or international projects.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.6%L2L2L260%6.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations.Environmental Compliance Inspectors0.6%L1L1L228%1.3 hPhysical 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 task0.6%L2L2L248%3.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Coordinate, monitor, or revise complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers0.6%L2L2L258%3.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain product approval.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.6%L2L2L260%8.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.6%L1L1L222%1.3 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are communicated through corporate policies and procedures.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.6%L2L2L265%4.0 hAccountability
Question individuals entering secured areas to determine their business, directing and rerouting individuals as necessary.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.6%L0L0L06%4 minPhysical 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 task0.6%L2L2L240%1.1 hPhysical 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 Inspectors0.6%L1L1L238%2.0 hPhysical 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 Specialists0.6%L2L2L265%2.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task0.6%L1L1L235%5.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Identify relevant guidance documents, international standards, or consensus standards.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.6%L2L2L380%2.5 hAccess 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 Officers0.6%L2L2L260%1.8 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers0.6%L2L2L268%8.0 hAccountability
Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.5%L0L0L222%45 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Conduct surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers0.5%L2L2L265%12 hAccountability, 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 Officers0.5%L1L1L225%2.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.Environmental Compliance Inspectors0.5%L1L1L235%3.5 hPhysical 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 task0.5%L2L2L270%1.3 hAccountability, Access to systems
Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.Environmental Compliance Inspectors0.5%L2L2L258%1.8 hAccountability, 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 Specialists0.5%L2L2L265%3.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task0.5%L1L1L120%2.8 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.5%L2L2L270%3.5 hAccess to systems
Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels.Environmental Compliance Inspectors0.5%L1L1L232%1.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.5%L1L1L115%3.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Direct release or transfer of prisoners.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.5%L1L1L228%45 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Coordinate the release of personal effects to authorized persons and facilitate the disposition of unclaimed corpses and personal effects.Coroners0.5%L2L2L245%1.5 hPhysical 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 Officers0.5%L1L1L118%1.8 hPhysical 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 Inspectors0.5%L2L2L260%1.5 hAccountability, 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 task0.5%L2L2L245%1.3 hTrust and care
Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.Environmental Compliance Inspectors0.5%L2L2L268%3.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.5%L0L0L04%18 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care
Compile and maintain regulatory documentation databases or systems.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.5%L2L2L270%3.0 hAccess to systems
Notify patrol units to take violators into custody or to provide needed assistance or medical aid.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.5%L2L2L245%4 minAccountability, Access to systems
Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task0.5%L2L2L262%52 minPhysical presence, Accountability
Confer with officials of public health and law enforcement agencies to coordinate interdepartmental activities.Coroners0.5%L1L2L135%1.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.5%L2L2L255%45 minPhysical 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 Officers0.5%L1L1L118%1.0 hPhysical 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 Detectives0.5%L1L1L225%2.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · supplemental task0.4%L2L2L262%1.1 hAccountability, Access to systems
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.4%L2L2L245%17 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Review adverse drug reactions and file all related reports in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.4%L2L2L265%1.4 hAccountability, Access to systems
Provide road information to assist motorists.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.4%L1L1L235%6 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws.Environmental Compliance Inspectors0.4%L1L1L238%7.0 hPhysical 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 task0.4%L2L2L250%1.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Witness and certify deaths that are the result of a judicial order.Coroners0.4%L0L0L115%2.0 hPhysical 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 task0.4%L2L2L368%15 minAccess to systems
Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.4%L1L1L238%18 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.4%L2L2L260%6.0 hAccountability, 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 Inspectors0.4%L1L1L228%2.3 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Review company contracts to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers · supplemental task0.4%L2L2L270%2.3 hAccess to systems
Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.4%L1L1L115%2.3 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives0.4%L1L1L238%3.0 hAccountability, 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 task0.4%L2L2L255%3.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Review clinical protocols to ensure collection of data needed for regulatory submissions.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.4%L2L2L262%4.0 hAccountability, 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 Specialists0.4%L2L2L252%3.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Place people in protective custody.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.4%L0L0L18%1.1 hPhysical 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 Detectives0.4%L1L1L230%2.0 hPhysical presence, Trust and care
Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · supplemental task0.4%L2L2L262%6.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Consult with community representatives to develop technical assistance agreements in accordance with governmental regulations.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers · supplemental task0.4%L2L2L242%6.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · supplemental task0.4%L2L2L260%6.0 hAccountability, 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 Inspectors0.4%L3L3L388%1.5 h–
Recommend changes to company procedures in response to changes in regulations or standards.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.3%L2L2L260%4.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Obtain and distribute updated information regarding domestic or international laws, guidelines, or standards.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.3%L3L3L382%2.0 hAccess to systems
Locate and confiscate real or personal property, as directed by court order.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.3%L1L1L120%2.5 hPhysical 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 task0.3%L2L2L270%2.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings.Government Property Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L120%3.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care
Collect wills, burial instructions, and other documentation needed for investigations and for handling of the remains.Coroners0.3%L2L2L245%1.8 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Maintain and repair materials, work sites, and equipment.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L112%1.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Develop or track quality metrics.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.3%L2L2L265%3.3 hAccess 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 task0.3%L2L2L262%1.8 hAccountability, Trust and care
Write or update standard operating procedures, work instructions, or policies.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.3%L2L2L265%3.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Recommend adjudication of product complaints.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.3%L2L2L262%1.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Provide pre-, ongoing, and post-inspection follow-up assistance to governmental inspectors.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.3%L2L2L250%5.5 hPhysical 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 task0.3%L2L2L268%6.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Participate in internal or external audits.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.3%L2L2L242%6.0 hPhysical 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 task0.3%L2L2L265%2.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Coordinate recall or market withdrawal activities as necessary.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.3%L2L2L255%6.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Direct the collection and preparation of laboratory samples as requested by regulatory agencies.Regulatory Affairs Specialists · supplemental task0.3%L2L2L242%3.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Record the disposition of minor children, as well as details of arrangements made for their care.Coroners · supplemental task0.3%L2L2L255%38 minAccountability, 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 task0.2%L2L2L260%4.0 hAccountability, 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 Inspectors0.2%L2L2L252%6.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Develop or conduct employee regulatory training.Regulatory Affairs Specialists0.2%L2L2L265%6.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Testify at inquests, hearings, and court trials.Coroners0.2%L0L0L118%3.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees.Environmental Compliance Inspectors · supplemental task0.2%L2L2L268%2.4 hAccess to systems
Participate in the recruitment of employees through job fairs, career days, or advertising plans.Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers · supplemental task0.2%L2L2L245%4.0 hPhysical presence, Trust and care
Conduct community programs for all ages concerning topics such as drugs and violence.Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers0.2%L1L1L235%2.0 hPhysical presence, Trust and care
Determine regulations or procedures related to the management, collection, reuse, recovery, or recycling of packaging waste.Regulatory Affairs Specialists · supplemental task0.2%L2L2L270%3.0 hAccess to systems
Determine requirements applying to treatment, storage, shipment, or disposal of potentially hazardous production-related waste.Regulatory Affairs Specialists · supplemental task0.2%L2L2L270%3.0 hAccountability, 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 task0.2%L2L2L258%6.0 hAccountability, 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 task0.1%L2L2L265%3.5 hAccountability

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.

Against other measures

Exposure is not delegation

MeasureValuePercentile
ADI (this index)61.0%65
Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β0.44668
Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure0.35261
Webb (2020), AI patent exposure46.64736
Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure0.33571
Anthropic Economic Index, observed use0.10773

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.

Same sub-major group (33)

Neighbouring occupations

Dashed line: customs and border inspectors (61.0%).

Cite this record
Text

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

BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
  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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