Nigeria Customs Service: Various Vacancies
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for full time appointment to the following positions in the Nigeria Customs Service. Candidates must posses the qualification stated against the respective positions:
CATEGORY ‘A’ - GENERAL DUTY
1. SUPERINTENDENT CADRE
Post: Assistant Superintendent of Customs Grade II – Consol 08
Entry Qualification:
Candidates must have a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a recognized University. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
2. INSPECTOR CADRE
Post:
(i) Inspector of Customs – Consol 07
Entry Qualification:
Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least lower credit from a recognized Polytechnic. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
(ii) Assistant Inspector of Customs – Consol 06
Entry Qualifications: National Diploma (ND) with at least lower credit from a recognized Polytechnic. National Certificate of Education (NCE). CLICK HERE TO APPLY
3. ASSISTANT CADRE
Post:
(i) Customs Assistant II – Consol 04
Entry Qualifications:
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASC/NECO) with Credits in not less than five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics obtained at a maximum of two sittings.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level with credit in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at a maximum of two sittings. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
(ii) Customs Assistant III – Consol 03
Entry Qualifications:
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASC/NECO) with Credits in not less than four subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at a maximum of two sittings.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level with credit in four subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at a maximum of two sittings. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
CATEGORY ‘B’ – SUPPORT STAFF
A. MEDICAL:
1. SUPERINTENDENT CADRE
Posts:
(i) Superintendent of Customs - Consol 11
Entry Qualifications:
A Bachelors Degree in Medicine from a recognized University.
Registration with the Medical/Dental Council of Nigeria (MDLNN).
Current Practicing License.
At least three years post registration experience.
(ii) Deputy Superintendent of Customs - Consol 10
Entry Qualifications: A Bachelors Degree in Medicine from a recognized University.
Registration with the Medical/Dental Council of Nigeria (MDLNN).
Current Practicing License.
At least two years post registration experience. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
2. INSPECTOR CADRE
Posts:
(i) Inspector (Nursing Superintendent) – Consol 07
Entry Qualifications:
A candidate having the Nigerian Registered Nurse (NR) or Nigerian Registered Midwife (NRM) Certificate or equivalent qualification.
Must be duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
(ii) Inspector (Pharmacy) - Consol 07
Entry Qualifications:
A candidate who has successfully completed the prescribed 3-years training programme at the School of Health Technology and must get the registration of the Pharmacist Technicians and/or Medical Laboratory Technology for Technicians.
At least two years post registration experience.
(iii) Inspector (Radiography) – Consol 07
Entry Qualifications:
A candidate possessing any of the following:-
Diploma of the Society of Radiographers (DSR) or Certificate of Membership of Radiographers or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institute.
At least two years post registration experience.
(iv) Inspector (Medical Laboratory) – Consol 07
Entry Qualifications:
Must have successfully completed three years training programme in an approved Institution and obtained registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
At least two years post registration experience.
(v) Inspector (Health Records) – Consol 07
Entry Qualifications:
Must have successfully completed the prescribed three years training programme in an approved Institution and obtained Registration of the Health Record Officers Registration Board of Nigeria.
Must have at least two years post qualification experience in Health Records.
(vi) Assistant Inspector (Health Records) - Consol 06
Entry Qualifications:
Must have successfully completed the prescribed three years training programme in an approved Institution.
Must have obtained registration of the Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria.
(vii) Assistant Inspector (Medical Lab) - Consol 06
Entry Qualification:
Must have successfully completed the prescribed three years programme in an approved Institution.
Must have obtained the registration of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
B. AIRWING
1. SUPERINTENDENT CADRE
Post:
(i) Captain (Assistant Comptroller – Consol 13)
Entry Qualifications:
Must possess Nigeria Airline Transport Pilots License (ATPL).
Minimum of 2,500 hours flying time.
Must have logged at least 500 hours on Helicopter or Fixed Wing.
A’ type rating on DO-228 aircraft is an added advantage.
Must possess 1st Class Medical.
Must not be above 40 years of age.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
(ii) Co–Pilot (Superintendent Of Customs – Consol 11)
Entry Qualifications:
Must possess Nigeria Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) Helicopter or Fixed Wing.
Minimum of 150 hours flying time.
Must be Multi-Engine and Instrument Rated.
Must possess 1st Class Aero Medical.
Must be between the ages of 25 – 35.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
2. INSPECTOR CADRE
Post:
(i) Senior Inspector (Aircraft Maintenance Tech) – Consol 08
Entry Qualification:
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering with at least lower credit from a recognized Polytechnic.
National Diploma (ND) from recognized Institution with at least 7 years working experience as Aircraft Technician.
Experience on Do.228 Aircraft is a plus.
3. ASSISTANT CADRE
Post:
(i) Senior Assistant (Air Hostess) – Consol 06
Entry Qualifications:
National Diploma (ND) in Catering & Hotel/ Hospitality Management with at least lower credit from a recognized Institution. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
C. MECHANICAL
1. SUPERINTENDENT CADRE
Post:
(i) Assistant Superintendent (Mechanical) – Consol 08
Entry Qualification:
A Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least second class lower division from a recognized University. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
2. INSPECTOR CADRE
Post:
(i) Senior Inspector (Mechanical) – Consol 08
Entry Qualification:
Higher National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with at least lower credit from a recognized Polytechnic.
(ii) Assistant Inspector (Mechanical) – Consol 06
Entry Qualification:
National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering with at least lower credit from a recognized Polytechnic. Final Certificate of the City and Guilds of London Institute in the appropriate trade plus at least two years post qualification cognate experience. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
D. BUILDING
1. SUPERINTENDENT CADRE
Post:
(i) Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (Building) – Consol 08
Entry Qualification:
A Degree in Building Technology/Civil Engineering/Quantity surveying with at least second class lower division from a recognized university.
2. INSPECTOR CADRE
Post:
(i) Assistant Inspector (Building) – Consol 06
Entry Qualification:
National Diploma (ND)with at least lower credit in relevant subject from a recognized Institution.
3. ASSISTANT CADRE
Post:
(I) Assistant Grade II (Building) – Consol 04
Entry Qualification:
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASC/NECO) preferably with passes in Mathematics and Physics General Certificate of Education (o/L) in five subjects passed at one sitting or two sittings preferably with passes in Mathematics and Physics.
(ii) Assistant Grade III (Building) – Consol 03
Entry Qualification:
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASC/NECO) with Credits in not less than four subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at a maximum of two sittings.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level with credit in four subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at a maximum of two sittings. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
E. ELECTRICAL
1. SUPERINTENDENT CADRE
Post:
(i) Asst. Superintendent of Customs Grade II (Electrical) – Consol 08
Entry Qualification:
A Degree in Electrical Engineering or allied subject with at least second class lower division from a recognized University or any qualification registerable with the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
Successful completion of the one year National Youth Service Corps programme.
2. INSPECTOR CADRE
Post:
(i) Assistant Inspector (Electrical) – Consol 06
Entry Qualification:
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related subject obtained from a recognized Institution.
3. ASSISTANT CADRE
Post:
(i) Assistant Grade II (Electrical) – Consol 04
Entry Qualification:
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASC/NECO) with Credits in not less than five subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at a maximum of two sittings.
GCE (O/Level) in four subjects obtained at one sitting or five at two sittings including credit in Mathematics and English Language. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
(ii) Assistant Grade III (Electrical) – Consol 03
Entry Qualification:
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASC/NECO) with Credits in not less than four subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at a maximum of two sittings.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level with credit in four subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at a maximum of two sittings. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
F. PRINTING
1. INSPECTOR CADRE
Posts:
(i) Inspector (Printing) – Consol 07
Entry Qualification:
Higher National Diploma in Photo Lithography or Fine Art with at least lower credit from a recognized Polytechnic.
(ii) Assistant Inspector (Printing) – Consol 06
Entry Qualification:
National Diploma in Photo/Lithography or Fine arts from a recognized Polytechnic. GCE (advance level) in two subjects obtained at one sitting or in three subjects at two sittings preferably including physics, Chemistry or Fine Arts.
2. ASSISTANT CADRE
Post:
(i) Assistant II (Printing) – Consol 04
Entry Qualifications:
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (W\SC/NECO) with credits in five subjects and a pass in Physics, Chemistry or Fine Arts.
General Certification of Education (O/L) in four subjects obtained at one sitting or five subjects at two sittings preferably in Physics, chemistry or Fine Arts.
Certificate of successful completion of four year course in printing at a Government Trade Centre or any other approved Technical Institution.
Certificate of service from a recognized map-printing establishment plus at least five years industrial experience.
Testimonial of successful completion of a four years course in printing of a Government Trade Centre or any other approved Technical Institution.
Testimonial of completion of an apprenticeship course in Graphic Reproduction in a recognized Institution. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
G. ACCOUNTS / AUDIT
1. SUPERINTENDENT CADRE
Post:
(i) Assistant Superintendent Of Customs II (Accounts) – Consol 08
Entry Qualifications:
Degree in Accountancy from any recognized University with not less than SECOND CLASS DEGREE and also possess the final certificate of any of the following Accountancy Bodies:
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
Association of Certified and Corporate Accountants (ACCA).
Institute of Costs and Management Accountants (ICMA).
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA).
Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN).
2. INSPECTOR CADRE
Posts:
(i) Inspector (Accounts) – Consol 07
Entry Qualification:
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy or Business Administration with at least lower credit from a recognized Polytechnic
(ii) Assistant Inspector (Accounts) – Consol 06
Entry Qualification:
National Diploma (ND) in Accountancy with at least lower credit from a recognized Polytechnic.
3. ASSISTANT CADRE
(i) Assistant Grade II (Accounts) – Consol 04
Entry Qualification:
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASC/NECO) with passes in Mathematics and English.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) with passes in 4 subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at one sitting, or 5 subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at two sittings.
H. SECRETARY / SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT
1. INSPECTOR CADRE
Posts:
(i) Inspector (Secretarial Assistant) – Consol 07
Entry Qualification:
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretarial Studies with at least lower credit including passes at 120 and 60 words per minute in Shorthand and Typewriting respectively) from a recognized Polytechnic.
(ii) Assistant Inspector (Secretarial Assistant) – Consol 06
Entry Qualification:
National Diploma (ND) in Secretarial Studies (at 100 and 50 words per minute in Shorthand and polytechnic. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
I. STORES:
1. INSPECTOR CADRE
Posts:
(i) Inspector (Stores) – Consol 07
Entry Qualification:
Higher National Diploma (HND)with at least lower credit in Purchasing and Supply/Business Studies from a recognized polytechnic.
(ii) Assistant Inspector (Stores) – Consol 06
Entry Qualification:
National Diploma (ND) in Purchasing and Supply/Business Studies with at least lower credit from a recognized polytechnic.
2. ASSISTANT CADRE
Post:
(i) Assistant Grade II (Store Keeping) – Consol 04
Entry Qualification:
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASC/NECO) with Credits in not less than five subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at a maximum of two sittings.
GCE (O/Level) in four subjects obtained at one sitting or five at two sittings including credit in Mathematics and English Language. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
GENERAL CONDITIONS: In addition, all candidates must:-
Be a Nigerian by birth or descent.
Not be less than 1.7 metres in height, for male and 1.64 metres for female.
Have a fully expanded chest measurement of not less than 0.87 metres, male.
Be certified by a Government Medical Officer to be physically and mentally fit for appointment.
Not be suffering from any form of physical or mental disability.
Be free from any form of financial embarrassment.
Be of good character and must not have been found guilty of any criminal offence.
Be Computer literate.
Be between the ages of 18 – 25 for CONSOL 3, CONSOL4, CONSOL6 and between the ages of 18 - 28 for CONSOL7 and CONSOL8.
Degree or HND holders must possess NYSC Discharge Certificates.
Female candidates must be single.
Have a Certificate of State of Origin signed by the Chairman or Secretary of their Local Governments.
Certificates endorsed by Liaison offices are not acceptable.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
If you meet the requirements for the above positions and are interested in pursuing a career with Nigeria Customs Service, please log onto Nigeria Customs website www.customs.gov.ng (Click on "About Us" then the “Vacancies link” on the Home Page) to complete the online application form. Upon submission, Applicants will receive an acknowledgment containing a Reference to which must be quoted in all future correspondence. Download this Instruction and read carefully before applying. Access to website and application is free of charge.
No paper application will be accepted.
Applicants are to submit only one (1) application as multiple application leads to disqualification.
Nigeria Customs Service will not be responsible for application submitted on any website outside that stated above.
Deadline: Application closes 30th April, 2011.
