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customs officer
Description
Code
3351.1
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.
Scope note
Excludes customs and excise officer.
Alternative Labels
border force officer
border guard
customs & excise officer
customs and excise duty officer
customs and excise officer
customs control agent
customs control officer
customs inspector
customs officer
detection officer
governmental customs agent
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Optional Knowledge
Concept URI
Status
released
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