Customs Officer in External Control Group

Do you want a varied and meaningful job with exciting tasks where you have the opportunity to contribute to creating a safe and secure society? Then the job within the Swedish Customs Control Department is for you.

The Control Department has a broad mission to ensure that only approved goods pass the border. The mission involves conducting customs controls on imports and exports where the Customs Authority looks for goods that violate restrictions and ensures that the correct customs duties and taxes are collected. Controls are also carried out within the country after the goods have passed the border. The Control Department works with the entire chain from intelligence, control, arrest, and investigation. The operational work of the Control Department is carried out in groups where they work with the entire mission of the Customs Authority.

About the position

As a customs officer in the external control group, you will primarily work on conducting inspections of goods in the flow of cargo and travelers to and from Sweden. This may involve searching containers, ships, vehicles, luggage, warehouses, and terminals to find goods that are not approved for import or export from Sweden. Examples of such goods include drugs, pharmaceuticals, weapons, and restricted items that do not meet EU requirements, such as dangerous toys and electronics. The work may also involve administrative tasks where you check customs declarations to ensure that the correct fees are paid and that import and export restrictions are followed. The position also involves making decisions on coercive measures, which may include arresting/detaining individuals, reporting crimes, and conducting interrogations.

As a customs officer, you will work uniformed and armed, making various forms of administrative decisions and meeting the public and customers daily. We place great importance on your ability to treat people with respect and understanding, that you have good judgment, and that you are a good representative of the Customs Authority both internally and externally.

You must have the ability to handle situations that are mentally and physically demanding; for example, you may need to work in dirty environments, cramped spaces, and often outdoors in all types of weather. You need to have good physical conditions to undergo self-defense training, and you will receive training in handling OC spray and batons. During the training, you will also be trained in service pistols. Furthermore, you also need to be a very experienced driver to pass the Customs Authority's driver training. The work involves shift work, so you need to be comfortable with irregular working hours.

We are looking for someone who has:

• High school education with at least passing grades in Mathematics, Social Studies, Swedish, and English
• At least four years of work experience
• Good ability to communicate and express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish and English
• Swedish driver's license, class B for passenger cars, and very good driving experience
• Normal color vision
• The work requires good physical condition and health since working hours can be irregular and the work and training are physically demanding
• Swim proficiency, 200 meters breaststroke

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience in taking responsibility and/or leading others – this can be within work, associations, sports, or other contexts where you have had a leadership role
• Experience from roles where you have had a lot of contact with people and needed to adapt your approach and communication
• Ability to communicate fluently in spoken languages other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and English that the employer deems relevant

Personal qualities

The work is done in a group, which requires that you as a person have great social competence and good collaboration skills. You are self-assured, responsible, service-oriented, have integrity, and can work independently within given frameworks and dare to take your own initiatives. As a person, you are stable, handle pressure well, and maintain composure even in stressful situations. Other important qualities are that you are legally aware, have the ability to comply with laws and regulations, and have good judgment. You have a flexible attitude and can quickly adapt to changing conditions.

As an employee of the Customs Authority, you are professional and work according to our values: responsibility, holistic view, and innovation. We have high demands for personal suitability with the ability to handle administrative authority.

Training and employment

The employment start date is August 31. You will begin your employment as a customs trainee with a basic training program divided into theory and practice, totaling approximately 16 months. The theoretical part will be interspersed with practical moments and distance self-study, which places high demands on you to take responsibility for your studies. About 100 training days during the theoretical part will be held with attendance in Stockholm. The practical part will be conducted at the stationing location. The starting salary during training is 25,800 SEK. After successful completion of the training, the trainee position will transition to a permanent position with a salary of at least 31,000 SEK.

The work may involve travel over long distances, with overnight stays and work at other locations for several days. Therefore, you need to be prepared to be away from home for periods.

Other

Reference number: TV-2026-00688.

Location: Umeå.

If you proceed in the process, you will first undergo online tests, and those who advance will be invited to an information meeting and then to an interview and assessment by the National Service and Assessment Agency. Security clearance according to the Security Protection Act will be conducted before employment, as well as drug testing and background checks. The Customs Authority is a total defense authority, and upon employment, you may be placed in the Customs Authority for military service.

For us, it is obvious to have a workplace that is inclusive, and we strive for equality and diversity.

For more information and application

Welcome with your application by February 1. Apply by attaching your CV (we do not want a personal letter) and answering the selection questions. The questions are based on the requirements profile for this recruitment, and your answers will form the basis for the selection that takes place in the process. Answering the questions and attaching grades is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

If you have questions about the positions, you are welcome to call Elie Saade at 090-18 55 36. Questions about the recruitment process are answered by the Customs Authority's HR support at 060 67 25 85. Union representatives are for OFR-P/TULL-KUST, Erland Solander at 060-67 25 02 and for Saco-S Lena Edehag at 08-456 58 68.