Job Number:

50089

Department:

Customs and Excise Department

Job Title:

Customs Officer

Salary:

Disciplined Services (Rank and File) Pay Scale Point 5 (HKD$25,980 per month) to Disciplined Services (Rank and File) Pay Scale Point 16 (HKD$36,995 per month)

Entry Requirements:

Candidates should -

(a)(i) have Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent [see Notes (1) & (2)]; or
(a)(ii) have Level 2 / Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [see Notes (2) & (3)];

(b) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent [see Note (3)];

(c) have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [see Notes (5) & (6)];

(d) be able to speak fluent Cantonese;

(e) pass a physical fitness test; and

(f) pass an eyesight test.

Note:

(1) For civil service appointment purpose, "Attained with Distinction" in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade C in Other Language subjects in HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 3 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in HKDSEE. "Attained" in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Language subjects in HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in HKDSEE.

(2) The subjects may include Chinese Language and English Language.

(3) For civil service appointment purpose, Grade C and Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 3 and Level 2 respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

(4) At the time of application, applicants should possess the relevant academic qualifications.

(5) All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the Basic Law and National Security Law Test will be considered for appointment.

(6) For candidates who have not taken the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test or have not attained a pass result in the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test during the recruitment process.

(7) The selection process involves Physical Fitness Test, Group Discussion and Selection Interview, which will be held in Hong Kong only. Applicants will normally receive an invitation by e-mail around two weeks before the date of Physical Fitness Test [see General Notes (f), (g) & (h)]. Information on the recruitment process is available on the Customs and Excise Department's website (https://www.customs.gov.hk/en/about-us/recruitment-information/customs-officer/index.html).

Duties:

A Customs Officer is mainly deployed on law enforcement activities relating to revenue protection and collection, anti-narcotics, anti-smuggling and intellectual property rights protection. A Customs Officer is subject to the provisions of the Customs and Excise Service Ordinance, required to wear uniform, carry firearms, work irregular hours and may be required to work in an area outside the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Terms of Appointment:

New recruits will be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. He/She may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

General Notes:

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.

(b) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.

(c) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.

(d) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.

(e) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.

(f) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend Physical Fitness Test.

(g) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the Physical Fitness Test without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.

(h) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.

(i) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They are not required to submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates at this stage.

(j) To ensure timely completion of your online application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible and ensure that all information in your application is provided accurately.

How to apply:

Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk).

Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.

Applicants are not required to submit any documents related to academic qualification for the time being. Yet, applicants are required to produce documents for scrutiny if being invited to attend Selection Interview.

As invitations and notifications will be issued via e-mail, applicants should provide an accurate e-mail address. Applicants are responsible for checking their e-mails to ensure that invitations and notifications will be duly received.

Contact Address:

Appointments Unit, Personnel Section, Customs and Excise Department, 31/F, Customs Headquarters Building, 222 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong

Enquiry Telephone:

3759 3837

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):

Applications are accepted all year round until further notice.

Web Site of Department:

https://www.customs.gov.hk

Application via Internet:

Available

Advertising Date

01/07/2026