Immigration / Customs Inspectors

An Immigration or Customs Inspector inspects people and goods crossing the border to ensure legal entry to the United States. Inspects passports and other paperwork, and may inspect luggage; inspects cargo and checks rosters of cargo being shipped; checks for illegal items or items subject to tax.

About this Career

Average Salary

£38,783

New workers start at around £26,656. Normal pay is £38,783 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £49,971

Annual Openings

58

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Investigates crimes, including fraud, trading practices and the private affairs of individuals.
  • Supervises and assigns duties to security and detection staff.
  • Analyses security requirements, advises clients, and develops, monitors and improves security measures.
  • Photographs, fingerprints and undertakes other forms of forensic examination at the scene of a crime.
  • Receives distress messages, alerts other appropriate rescue services and participates in search and rescue operations.
  • Broadcasts information on weather and maritime conditions, monitors shipping and provides instruction to navigators.
  • Visits racecourses, greyhound stadiums and betting shops to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Maintains revenue control at breweries, tobacco factories and other premises where dutiable goods are manufactured, processed or stored.
  • Examines passports, visas, work permits and other immigration documents, and allows or refuses entry into the UK.
  • Examines, weighs and counts goods imported by ship or aircraft, ensures that the declared value of goods is satisfactory, and that duties and taxes have been paid.

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