335 Government Regulatory Associate Professionals

Customs and border inspectors check persons and vehicles crossing national borders to administer and enforce relevant government rules and regulations. Tasks include - (a) patrolling national borders and coastal waters to stop persons from illegally entering or leaving the country and from illegally importing or exporting currency or goods; (b) checking travel documents of persons crossing national borders to ensure that they have the necessary authorizations and certificates; (c) inspecting the luggage of persons crossing national borders to ensure that it conforms to government rules and regulations concerning import or export of goods and currencies; (d) examining transport documents and freight of vehicles crossing national borders to ensure conformity with government rules and regulations concerning goods in transit and the import and export of goods, and to verify that necessary payments have been made; (e) detaining persons and seizing prohibited and undeclared goods found to be in violation of immigration and customs laws; (f) coordinating and cooperating with other agencies involved in law enforcement, deportation and prosecution; (g) performing related administrative tasks to record findings, transactions, violations and determinations; (h) when necessary, testifying in a court of law about the circumstances and results of investigations carried out. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Border inspector - Customs inspector - Customs officer - Immigration officer - Passport checking officer.

Government tax and excise officials examine tax returns, bills of sale and other documents to determine the type and amount of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid by individuals or businesses, referring exceptional or important cases to accountants, senior government officials or managers. Tasks include - (a) advising organizations, enterprises and the public on government laws, rules and regulations concerning the determination and payment of taxes, duties and other government fees, and on the public’s rights and obligations; (b) examining tax returns, bills of sale and other relevant documents to determine types and amounts of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid; (c) investigating filed tax returns and accounting records, systems and internal controls of organizations to ensure compliance with taxation laws and regulations; (d) performing related administrative tasks to document findings, maintain records and report on actions taken for cases. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Excise officer - Taxation inspector - Tax officer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Accountant - 2411 - Auditor - 2411.

Government social benefits officials examine applications for government, financial or service programmes to determine eligibility and amount of benefit or appropriate services, referring exceptional or important cases to senior government officials or managers. Tasks include - (a) advising individuals and organizations on government laws, rules and regulations concerning government benefit programmes and the determination and disbursement of payments or referral to services, as well as on the public’s rights and obligations; (b) examining applications and other relevant documents to determine types and amounts of benefit which individuals are eligible to receive; (c) assessing documentation and interviewing benefit recipients to ensure eligibility for continuing benefits or services; (d) performing related administrative tasks to maintain client records and prepare reports on determinations regarding eligibility, referral decisions, termination of benefits and abuse or fraud. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Pensions officer - Social benefits officer - Social security claims officer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Counselling professional - 2635 - Social worker - 2635.

Government licensing officials examine applications for licences to export or import goods, set up businesses, build houses or other structures or to obtain passports, determine eligibility of applications for issuing licences or passports, and identify specific conditions or restrictions to be attached to licences issued, referring exceptional or important cases to senior government officials or managers. Tasks include - (a) advising individuals on government laws and regulations concerning the type of licence required and the conditions attached to such licences, and on the public’s rights and obligations; (b) examining applications and relevant documents and determining whether a licence can be granted and the conditions which should be attached; (c) examining applications and approving the issue of passports; (d) performing related administrative tasks to process applications, document activities, evaluations and determinations, and to prepare correspondence to inform applicants of licensing decisions; (e) administering and scoring tests required to license applicants. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Building permit (licensing) officer - Business permit (licensing) officer - Licensing officer - Passport officer (issuing) Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Building inspector - 3112 - Fire inspector - 3112.

Police inspectors and detectives investigate facts and circumstances relating to crimes committed in order to identify suspected offenders and obtain information not readily available or apparent concerning establishments or the circumstances and behaviour of persons, mostly in order to prevent crimes. Tasks include - (a) establishing contacts and sources of information about crimes planned or committed, in order to prevent crimes or identify suspected offenders; (b) obtaining and verifying evidence by examining crime and accident scenes for clues and physical evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects and analysing documents and computer files; (c) analysing evidence in order to solve crimes, identify criminal activity and gather information for court cases; (d) establishing contacts and sources of information not readily available or apparent concerning establishments or the circumstances and behaviour of persons, usually with the aim of preventing a crime; (e) making arrests; (f) testifying in courts of law or reporting to superiors about circumstances and results of investigations. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Police detective - Police inquiry agent - Police inspector Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Police commissioner - 1112 - Police inspector-general - 1112 - Police superintendent - 1349 - Private detective - 3411 - Police officer - 5412.

This unit group covers government regulatory associate professionals not classified elsewhere. For instance, the group includes agricultural, fisheries, forestry, prices, wages and weights and measures inspectors. In such cases tasks would include - (a) examining places of business to ensure the use of correct weights and measures in trade; (b) monitoring price regulations to assess appropriateness of costs for goods and services to protect consumer interests; (c) monitoring wage regulations to ensure appropriate levels of pay for work performed and to assess compliance with employment standards legislation; (d) performing related investigative and administrative tasks to record findings, document compliance problems or inappropriate business practices and to prepare reports and correspondence. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Agricultural inspector - Fisheries inspector - Forestry inspector - Prices inspector - Wage inspector - Weights and measures inspector Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Fire inspector - 3112 - Health inspector - 3257 - Occupational health and safety inspector - 3257 - Pollution inspector - 3257 - Sanitary inspector - 3257.