We surveyed 272 customs inspectors to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical customs inspector. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a customs inspector?
Low
High
Working as a customs inspector typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a customs inspector?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a customs inspector typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a customs inspector?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a customs inspector. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for customs inspectors.