Customs Officer

Government, Defence & Public Services

ANZSCO ID 599511

Summary

Customs Officers administer and enforce customs and related legislation, and assist with customs control of overseas passengers, crew, aircraft, ships, cargo, mail and bond stores.

Employment Pathway

Formal qualifications are not essential to work as a Customs Officer. Although some workers have a certificate III in government (border protection) or a related field.

Registration or licencing may be required.

Top Skills Required

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Key tasks

Searches aircraft, ships, vehicles, premises and people, as well as checking documents and goods to detect illegal activities such as undocumented cargo, prohibited goods and illegal aliens.

Facts about this occupation

11.8% Growth

81% Full-time Share

$1,596 Avg Pay/Wk

2,300 Workers

44 years Avg Age

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