Occupation

451931 Border Enforcement Operations Officer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

451931 Border Enforcement Operations Officer

Applies customs and border protection controls, such as inspecting goods for prohibited items or removing unlawful non-citizens, at air and sea terminals, wharves, depots, warehouses, specialised examination facilities, storage and disposal locations, immigration detention facilities, and in the maritime domain.

Specialisation

  • Marine Tactical Officer

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Inspects and searches vehicles, vessels, and aircraft for prohibited items
  • Conducts interviews and gathers information from individuals to assess their immigration status, and identifies and removes unlawful non-citizens from the country
  • Applies customs and border protection controls in accordance with relevant legislation and policies to support the legal movement of passengers and cargo
  • Processes and records information related to customs and border protection activities
  • May monitor and patrol the maritime domain to detect and prevent illegal activities