Description
Customs officers combat the importation of illegal goods, firearms, drugs or other dangerous or illegal items while checking the legality of items brought across national borders. They are government officials who control the documents to ensure entry criteria and custom laws are complied with and control if the custom taxes are paid correctly.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
manage import export licensesprevent smugglingkeep up-to-date to current customs regulationsadvise on customs regulationsadvise on licencing procedurescheck official documentsuse communication techniquesundertake inspectionsprovide testimony in court hearingsapply regulations on cargo transport operationsexecute analytical mathematical calculationspose questions referring to documentswrite work-related reportslisten activelyarrange customs inspection