Chief customs specialist

Customs and border inspectors check persons and vehicles crossing national borders and apply and enforce the relevant laws and regulations.

• patrolling national borders and territorial waters to prevent illegal entry into or exit from the country and the illegal export and import of currency and goods;
• checking the personal and travel documents of persons crossing national borders to ensure that they hold the necessary certificates and permits;
• checking the baggage of persons crossing national borders to ensure compliance with laws and regulations on the export or import of goods and currency;
• checking transport documents and cargo of vehicles crossing national borders to ensure compliance with laws and regulations on goods in transit and the export or import of goods, and checking that required payments have been made;
• detaining persons and confiscating prohibited and undeclared goods in violation of immigration and customs laws;
• liaising with and assisting other agencies responsible for law enforcement, deportation and prosecution of offenders;
• performing administrative tasks related to recording detected violations, financial transactions and other infringements;
• testifying where necessary before the relevant courts regarding the circumstances and results of investigations carried out.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Customs inspector
• Inspector, customs documents
• Inspector, passport control