Customs & Excise Inspectors - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Customs & Excise Inspectors are mainly deployed on leading and participating in law enforcement activities relating to import and export of goods, revenue protection and collection, anti-narcotics, anti-smuggling and intellectual property rights protection. They assist the Senior Inspector in staff management and office administration, and supervise the work performed by members under his/ her charge. They are subject to discipline under the Customs and Excise Service Ordinance.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Trade Specific Competencies

Customs and excise law-enforcement supervision ability

Customs & Excise Inspectors must suppress smuggling and interdict narcotics. They may conduct checks on passengers, cargoes, postal parcels and conveyances or need to answer the visitors' enquiries on import and export declarations. They may identify the problem and provide support and solution to their colleagues.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

A bachelor's degree; or a diploma/ higher diploma/ associate degree; or attained Level 3 or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE)

Other specific requirements

Level 1 in English & Chinese in Common Recruitment Examination (CRE); pass an Eyesight Test; pass a Physical Fitness Test; speak fluent Cantonese and English; permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Career Path & Salary

Government Sector

Monthly Salary Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale Point 8-22

Monthly Salary Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale Point 23-27

Monthly Salary Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale Point 28-33

Monthly Salary Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale Point 34-37

Monthly Salary Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale Point 38-40

*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html

Work Environment

Customs & Excise Inspectors are required to wear uniform, carry firearms, work irregular hours and work in an area outside the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as required.

Tools

Handguns - Service revolvers

Related Occupations

Customs & Excise Officers

Immigration Officers

Transport Inspectors

Police Inspectors

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