Customs Officer inspects and searches cargo, baggage or articles worn by persons or carriers. Detects and seizes illegal and smuggled goods. Being a Customs Officer requires a high school diploma with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Must meet physical and personal requirements. Additionally, Customs Officer has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, law enforcement agencies, DOC, offenders, and the public for purposes of exchanging/explaining information, policies and procedures, maintaining cooperative work relationships, and resolving problems.
Incumbent reports directly to Correctional Officer Supervisor.
Incumbent performs duties in a confinement center and is regularly exposed to hazards associated with jail operations, including hostile/violent individuals and communicable diseases. Regular duties involve sitting/walking at will, sitting/standing /walking for long periods, walking up/down flights of stairs, physically restraining violent individuals, working in confined spaces, lifting/carrying equipment weighing 25 to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, reaching, bending, crouching/kneeing, close/far vision, color/far vision, color/depth perception, handling/ grasping/fingering objects, keyboarding, hearing sounds/communication, and speaking clearly. Incumbent must maintain physical, mental and emotional alertness, and protective gear and/or equipment must be worn according to Department policy. Universal health/safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid contamination, infection, and/or injury to self and others.
Incumbent occasionally works extended or irregular hours, evenings and/or weekends as scheduled, and may occasionally travel out of town for trainings and/or inmate transports, but not overnight. Incumbent occasionally responds to emergencies from an off-duty status.
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