Customs and Border Control Officers
Customs and Border Control Officers play a vital role in safeguarding the UK’s borders, ensuring the smooth flow of legitimate trade while preventing illegal activities such as smuggling and human trafficking. Their work is crucial not only for national security but also for maintaining the integrity of the economy and public safety.
Customs and Border Control Officers
20AI EXPOSURE TODAY20
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST62%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £27,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (20), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Customs OfficerIn this entry-level position, you will assist senior officers in inspecting goods and vehicles, learning the ropes of customs regulations and procedures.£22,000 - £27,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Customs OfficerAs a mid-level officer, you will take on more responsibility, conducting inspections independently and leading small teams during operations.£28,000 - £35,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Customs OfficerIn this senior role, you will oversee operations, manage teams, and develop strategies to combat smuggling and trafficking.£40,000+
There is more than one way inYou do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.