What is a customs inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a customs inspector

1. Explore customs inspector education requirements

   Most common customs inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   43.7 %

   Associate

   25.6 %

   High School Diploma

   18.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific customs inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Law Enforcement Agencies	30.97%
   Federal Laws	7.36%
   US Customs	6.89%
   INS	5.47%
   Customs Regulations	4.00%

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3. Complete relevant customs inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New customs inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a customs inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real customs inspector resumes.

4. Research customs inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Manage VIP visits and deal with all areas of logistics including event management and corporate hospitality
   • Specialize in compliance review of securities and annuities.
   • Coordinate the transfer of seize merchandise with the CBP seize property specialist and contractors.
   • Conduct inspections for compliance with DHS and OSHA regulations and resolve any note discrepancies.

5. Apply for customs inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a customs inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams