Customs Officer Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Customs Officer Do?
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.
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Customs Law
The legal regulations that govern the import of goods in a country.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Customs Officer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCustoms Law knowledge
The legal regulations that govern the import of goods in a country.
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EssentialLicences Regulation knowledge
The requirements and rules that must be compliant for a permit or licence.
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EssentialCheck Official Documents skill
Check an individuals' official documentation, such as driver's licenses and identification, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, and to identify and assess individuals.
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EssentialAdvise Customers skill
Give information to people regarding import and export restrictions, tariff systems and other custom-related topics.
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EssentialAdvise On Licencing Procedures skill
Advise individuals or organisations on the procedures involved in requesting a specific licence, instructing them on the necessary documentation, the application verification process, and licence eligibility.
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EssentialManage Import Export Licenses skill
Ensure the effective issuing of permits and licenses in import and export processes.
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EssentialPrevent Smuggling skill
Stop people from moving illegally objects such as dutiable, excisable or prohibited goods into or out of a country.
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Optional Skills (5 of 10 displayed)
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OptionalSurveillance Methods knowledge
Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.
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OptionalAttention To Detail knowledge
Performs tasks conscientiously and effectively, taking into account all their aspects, no matter how detailed they are.
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OptionalExecute Analytical Mathematical Calculations skill
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
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OptionalListen Actively skill
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …
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OptionalPose Questions Referring To Documents skill
Revise and formulate questions in regards to documents in general. Investigate about the completeness, confidentiality measures, style of the document, and specific instructions to handle documents.
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OptionalProvide Testimony In Court Hearings skill
Provide testimony in court hearings regarding a variety of social matters and other events.
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OptionalThink Analytically skill
Produce thoughts using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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OptionalUndertake Inspections skill
Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.
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OptionalUse Communication Techniques skill
Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.
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OptionalWrite Work-related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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