Customs Office Open Day in Schweinfurt: Insights from a Well-Executed Event
The Main Customs Office in Schweinfurt, Germany, recently held a successful open day event on July 29, 2025. The day was filled with demonstrations, activities, and opportunities for visitors to learn about the daily work of customs.
In her opening speech, Franziska Schubert, head of the Main Customs Office Schweinfurt, emphasized the role of customs in securing Germany's security architecture, safeguarding the state's financial capacity, and fighting crime. Customs, she said, protect citizens, the economy, and the environment, and their work extends to areas such as tax collection, species protection, customs duties, import and export clearance of goods, traffic and consumption taxes, smuggling, black labor combat, customs' own inspection service, punishment of criminal offenses, and administrative offenses.
Visitors had the chance to witness demonstrations by the enforcement units of customs, showcasing control situations and the working methods of customs dogs. The day also provided an opportunity for visitors to engage in conversation with customs staff and gain a better understanding of the diverse roles within the organisation.
A play area was set up for the youngest guests, ensuring a fun and educational day for all ages. The Main Customs Office Schweinfurt expressed satisfaction with the high citizen interest in customs work, with over 800 visitors attending the event.
For those interested in a career with customs, the career section on the customs websites provides information on application, recruitment, training, and study. Persons who can still apply until October 15, 2025, at the main customs office in Schweinfurt for entry into the middle and higher service of customs starting September 1, 2026, are those meeting the specific eligibility requirements of the customs service. These typically include German nationals or EU citizens with the required educational and physical qualifications.
Detailed information on application, recruitment, training, and study with customs can be found at www.zoll-karriere.de or www.zoll.de. Inquiries can be directed to the Main Customs Office Schweinfurt Press Office, contactable via Benedikt Danz at Tel.: 09721/6464-1030, Email: [email protected], or visit the official customs website at www.zoll.de.
The information provided is from the Main Customs Office Schweinfurt, transmitted via news aktuell. Customs continues to offer training and study places for a secure future in the federal administration, ensuring the ongoing protection and security of Germany and its citizens.
