Group
Occupation
451931 Border Enforcement Operations Officer
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
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
Skill level: 2
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