Salary guide
Customs Officer
- Average salary
- £24,000 – £38,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
GovernmentBorder Security
- The UK Border Force seizes thousands of illegal items each year
Other names this job is known by
- Border Force Officer
- Customs Inspector
Key responsibilities
- Inspect goods and people at ports and airports
- Enforce customs and immigration laws
- Prevent smuggling and illegal imports
- Check documentation and collect duties
Skills and qualifications required
- GCSEs (including English and maths)
- Security clearance
- Physical fitness
- Communication and organisation skills
- On-the-job training provided
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Officer
- Team Leader
- Border Force Manager
- Specialist roles
How to get the job
- Obtain GCSEs
- Apply for customs or border force roles
- Complete on-the-job training
- Progress to senior or specialist roles with experience
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