Customs Investigation Senior Specialist
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About the Role
Purpose of Job To execute customs investigation activities related to smuggling cases outside administrative resolution scope by assessing seizure reports, verifying evidence, a.
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Responsibilities
- Review seizure reports and supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Analyze case facts and available evidence to confirm occurrence of violations based on defined investigation methodologies
- Assess and document preliminary criminal liability and prepare structured case findings
- Prepare case files and supporting documentation required for referral to Public Prosecution
- Conduct suspect interviews, record statements, and ensure suspects are informed of their legal rights in accordance with procedures
- Ensure timely notification to Public Prosecution upon incident occurrence in line with defined protocols
- Prepare formal requests for initiating customs criminal proceedings and submit for review and approval
- Maintain accurate and organized records of investigation activities and documentation
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (legal, operations, compliance) to complete case requirements
- Identify missing information or gaps in case documentation and follow up to ensure completeness
- Escalate complex or unclear cases to higher authority with proper justification and supporting analysis
- Contribute to maintaining compliance with internal policies, procedures, and audit requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field
- 2 4 years of relevant experience in customs, compliance, investigation, or legal support roles
- Knowledge of customs laws and investigation procedures
- Proficiency in legal writing and policy drafting
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Purpose of Job
- To execute customs investigation activities related to smuggling cases outside administrative resolution scope by assessing seizure reports, verifying evidence, and preparing complete case files for escalation, ensuring compliance with established laws, procedures, and operational standards
Job Responsibilities
- Review seizure reports and supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Analyze case facts and available evidence to confirm occurrence of violations based on defined investigation methodologies.
- Assess and document preliminary criminal liability and prepare structured case findings.
- Prepare case files and supporting documentation required for referral to Public Prosecution.
- Conduct suspect interviews, record statements, and ensure suspects are informed of their legal rights in accordance with procedures.
- Ensure timely notification to Public Prosecution upon incident occurrence in line with defined protocols.
- Prepare formal requests for initiating customs criminal proceedings and submit for review and approval.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of investigation activities and documentation.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (legal, operations, compliance) to complete case requirements.
- Identify missing information or gaps in case documentation and follow up to ensure completeness.
- Escalate complex or unclear cases to higher authority with proper justification and supporting analysis.
- Contribute to maintaining compliance with internal policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in: Law, Business Administration, or related field
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in customs, compliance, investigation, or legal support roles.
Competencies
- Collaboration and Communication Developing
- Contracts and Agreements Management Developing
- Customer Focus Developing
- Enablement of Change and Innovation Developing
- Legal Advisory Proficient
- Legal Writing and Policy Drafting Proficient
- Legislations and Regulations Proficient
- Negotiation and Influence Proficient
- Professionalism Developing
- Research and Analysis Proficient
- Results Oriented Developing
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