3319 — Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.

What this occupation covers

Job holders in this unit group inspect goods to ensure compliance with regulations concerning payment of duty, establish that persons entering and leaving the UK have necessary authorisation for crossing national borders, monitor maritime conditions, undertake search and rescue operations, plan and coordinate services of private detective agencies and security measures for individuals, establishments or organisations, investigates activities such as fraud and other crimes, and perform other security and protective service occupations not elsewhere classified in minor group 331: Protective service occupations.

Typical duties

examines, weighs and counts goods imported by ship or aircraft, ensures that the declared value of goods is satisfactory, and that duties and taxes have been paid

examines passports, visas, work permits and other immigration documents, and allows or refuses entry into the UK

maintains revenue control at breweries, tobacco factories and other premises where dutiable goods are manufactured, processed or stored

visits racecourses, greyhound stadiums and betting shops to ensure compliance with legal requirements

broadcasts information on weather and maritime conditions, monitors shipping and provides instruction to navigators

receives distress messages, alerts other appropriate rescue services and participates in search and rescue operations

photographs, fingerprints and undertakes other forms of forensic examination at the scene of a crime

analyses security requirements, advises clients, and develops, monitors and improves security measures

supervises and assigns duties to security and detection staff

investigates crimes, including fraud, trading practices and the private affairs of individuals

Entry routes and qualifications

These posts have varying entry requirements. Some posts require no academic qualifications whereas others require GCSEs/S grades and/or relevant practical experience. Entry to some occupations is followed by periods of assessed probationary training and professional examinations.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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