CBP Officer Duties & Professional Ethics Flashcards

According to CBP's Code of Ethics, officers must perform their duties with which foundational principles?

Answer: Integrity, respect, and professional conduct

CBP's Code of Ethics requires officers to perform duties with integrity, respect for individuals, and professional conduct at all times.

Which office within DHS has overarching investigative authority over CBP officer misconduct and can conduct independent investigations?

Answer: DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG)

The DHS OIG has independent investigative authority over all DHS components, including CBP, to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct.

A CBP officer is offered a side business opportunity by an importer whose shipments the officer regularly processes. What ethical issue does this present?

Answer: A potential conflict of interest that must be disclosed and likely declined

A business offer from an importer whose shipments the officer processes is a clear conflict of interest requiring disclosure to supervisors and likely refusal.

CBP's 'Honor First' values framework encompasses which core commitments?

Answer: Vigilance, service, and integrity

CBP's 'Honor First' framework reflects three core values: vigilance in protecting the homeland, service to the public, and integrity in all actions.

What does CBP's 'duty to intercede' require of officers witnessing a colleague's misconduct?

Answer: To actively intervene to stop the misconduct and report it

CBP's duty to intercede requires officers to actively intervene to stop misconduct and immediately report it — passive observation is not acceptable.

Under the Hatch Act, what political activity is generally prohibited for CBP officers while on duty?

Answer: Engaging in partisan political activity while in uniform or using government resources

The Hatch Act prohibits federal employees including CBP officers from engaging in partisan political activities while on duty, in uniform, or using government resources.