Charles Kayala
Customs Officer
Kampala
Summary
Stringent Customs Officer skilled in enforcing regulatory compliance and adherence to government requirements. Bringing nine years of success in customs documentation and inspection. Adept at communicating with law enforcement to foster seamless operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Customs Officer
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Kampala
01.2015 - Current
- Summoned law enforcement to detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal actions.
- Performed intelligence analysis and law enforcement activities such as apprehension, detention and arrest.
- Evaluated shipments to determine duty and taxes due, completed applicable paperwork and informed individuals of expected liabilities.
- Detailed persons violating duly established laws and followed orders for further processing.
- Initiated civil and criminal prosecutions and cooperated with law enforcement agencies in investigation and prosecution of persons in violation of immigration or customs laws.
- Explained laws and regulations to travelers and distributors and promoted comprehension to foster adherence to requirements.
- Identified and seized contraband, undeclared merchandise and vehicles or boats containing such merchandise.
- Validated immigration documents, asked questions and reported discrepancies to authorities for further review.
- Completed investigations of applications for refunds of duties or mitigation of assessed penalties.
- Developed, planned and participated in tactical operations.
- Documented activities in reports and testified in court proceedings to actions.
- Supported law enforcement agencies by providing accurate and timely data regarding illegal activity and testimony to facts related to cases.
- Located and procured undeclared items or contraband and processed according to protocol to prevent entry into sovereign soil.
- Interacted with carriers, agencies and foreign entities to provide guidance on admissibility and compliance.
- Prevented illegal trafficking of people and narcotics.
- Collected samples of import merchandise for additional testing, examination and appraisal.
- Identified contraband items and seized according to customs laws.
- Examined baggage and personal items upon entering or leaving country to verify adherence to customs requirements and identify suspected violations.
- Reported seized contraband or attempts to illegally transport goods to proper authorities and documented observations and evidence for future actions.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Actuarial Science
Makerere University Kampala (MUK)
Kampala, Uganda 08.2007 - 06.2010
Skills
Customs documentation
Legal requirements
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Communication
Active Listening
Clerical Support
Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Government policy regulations
Tax and duty fee requirements
Law enforcement support
Criminal and civil investigations
Timeline
Customs Officer
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Actuarial Science
Makerere University Kampala (MUK)
08.2007 - 06.2010