Customs Officer (Jamaica Customs Agency)
Enforces customs law at ports of entry — processes declarations, examines cargo, and intercepts illegal goods at border points.
Typical Salary
J$1.5M
to J$3.5M per year
Open Roles
500+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
Trade volumes increasing
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Career Paths
Customs Clerk→Customs Officer→Senior Customs Officer→Customs Supervisor→Port Manager
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$2.5M
Entry: J$1.5MSenior: J$3.5M
Key Skills
Customs law
Cargo examination
Trade compliance
Risk assessment
Document verification
IT customs systems (ASYCUDA)
Narcotics detection
Customer service
Education
Minimum Entry
- 5 CXC passes (inc. English & Maths)
- JCA recruit training
Preferred
- BSc Business, Law or Logistics
- Customs & trade certification
Professional Qualifications
- JCA Officer training certificate
- WCO (World Customs Organization) accreditation
- BSc International Trade (advantageous)
- HEART/NSTA Logistics Level 2
Market Trend
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