Customs Officer II at SBA

CUSTOMS OFFICER II

Vacancy Number: HR/25/135

Location: SBA Customs Dhekelia

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Terms & Conditions of Employment

1. Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time – Shift Worker

2. Grade:

• New Recruits: Customs Officer 2
• Old TACOS BFC: Band 7
• Old TACOS SBAA: Grade 4

3. Salary: €20,985 per annum, plus Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)

4. Hours per week: 37 hours (BFC OLD: 36.25 / SBAA OLD: 37.50)

5. Location: Dhekelia, Cyprus

6. Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 (Midnight, Local Cyprus Time)

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Eligibility

To be eligible for this role, you must be a Cypriot National.

This vacancy is open to internal and external applicants, with priority to internal candidates.

Applications from individuals who have reached or passed the normal retirement age of 65 will not be accepted.

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Essential Criteria

1. Must undergo and pass a security and police check.

• Successful candidates will need to provide a Clean Criminal Record and Sex Offenders Certificate issued by the Republic of Cyprus.

1. Must hold a valid driving licence.
2. Good IT knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic filing.
3. Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and spoken).
4. Ability to communicate in either Greek or Turkish.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Must be willing to self-drive an MT vehicle (FMT600 training will be provided if needed).
7. Willing to deploy across both Eastern and Western SBAs, and occasionally within the Republic of Cyprus.
8. Must complete and pass Personal Safety Training, including handcuffing and baton techniques.
9. Must complete and pass Customs & Immigration Core Training.
10. References will be required if selected.

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Official Language

The official language of the Sovereign Base Areas is English.

All applications and documents must be submitted in English.

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How to Apply

1. Complete the application form for external or internal candidates (available online).
2. Provide clear evidence of how you meet the following core competences:

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Analysing and Using Evidence
• Improvement and Change
• (Failure to demonstrate evidence in the above competences will result in disqualification.)

1. Applications must be sent by email in the original Word format.

• No hard copies will be accepted.
• Files submitted as PDF, JPEG, bitmap, or OneDrive links will not be considered.

1. Email your completed application to:
2. 📧 BFC-SBAA-Recruitment-GpMailbox@mod.gov.uk

Contact for further information:

📩 katerina.christofi240@mod.gov.uk

📞 Resource Administrator: Mrs Stasoula Stylianou Dafnou

Tel: +357 25 96 3527

Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–14:00, Friday 08:00–12:00

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Job Description – Customs Officer II

Department: SBA Customs & Immigration, Dhekelia

Type: Operational Law Enforcement

Main Duties:

• Perform Customs and Immigration controls, including flexible deployment on static and mobile patrols.
• Support investigations and operations under SBA Legislation (Immigration, Customs, and Fisheries).
• Detect and report offences, investigate and prepare case files for prosecution.
• Conduct patrols along SBA boundaries, coastline, and crossing points.
• Gather intelligence and contribute to operational planning.
• Engage and cooperate with SBAA, UKBC, military and local authorities.

Work Conditions:

The position is physically demanding and includes day and night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Use of personal safety equipment (handcuffs, baton) is mandatory.

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Competences Required

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Analysing and Using Evidence
• Improvement and Change

Training Required:

• Personal Safety Training (provided after employment)
• SBA Customs & Immigration Core Skills Training (provided after employment)

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Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety

All employees share responsibility for maintaining an inclusive and respectful workplace.

The postholder must:

• Uphold Equality & Diversity standards.
• Complete mandatory Equality & Diversity training.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and ensure safe work practices.

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📄 Additional Information:

The recruitment process is a fair and open competition, and candidates are assessed solely on merit.

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