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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for customs officer in Michigan is $72,513.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $85,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a customs officer?

Customs officers are government employees who work in airports, docks, and other points of entry to the country. Their primary duties are to check that people are entering and leaving the country legally and that they do not bring illegal substances into the country, such as drugs or weapons. As a customs officer, your responsibilities include checking traveler passports and customs documents for authenticity, searching luggage or cargo, and question any traveler found with suspicious or unlawful goods. In cases where you find illegal substances or suspicious activity, you may be called to testify about your observations in a criminal trial.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a customs officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Customs Officer, you need a solid understanding of import/export regulations, attention to detail, and typically a degree or relevant law enforcement training. Familiarity with cargo screening technologies, customs management systems, and sometimes specialized certifications like CCRA are important. Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help officers build trust and effectively handle challenging situations. These skills ensure the lawful movement of goods, national security, and efficient border control operations.

What are some common challenges customs officers face in their daily work, and how can they be managed?

Customs Officers often encounter challenges such as dealing with high-pressure situations, adapting to evolving regulations, and managing interactions with travelers from diverse backgrounds. Balancing thorough inspections with efficient processing requires strong attention to detail and sound judgment. Effective communication skills and ongoing training are key to successfully navigating these challenges, ensuring that legal requirements are met while maintaining a positive experience for travelers and stakeholders.

What is the difference between Customs Officer vs Border Patrol Agent?

AspectCustoms OfficerBorder Patrol Agent
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or GED, sometimes post-secondary education, and background checksHigh school diploma or GED, specialized training, and background checks
Work EnvironmentPorts of entry, airports, and customs facilitiesU.S. borders, remote areas, and border crossings
Employer & IndustryU.S. Customs and Border Protection, government agenciesU.S. Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Customs Officers primarily work at ports of entry, inspecting goods and travelers, while Border Patrol Agents focus on patrolling and securing the borders. Both roles require similar credentials and are employed by government agencies, but their work environments and specific duties differ significantly.

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The average salary for customs officers varies by country and experience, but in many regions, it ranges from $35,000 to $70,000 annually. Entry-level positions typically start lower, while experienced officers or those with specialized skills can earn higher wages, often supplemented by overtime and benefits.

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Getting hired as a customs officer can be competitive and typically requires passing written exams, background checks, and physical fitness tests. Candidates often need relevant education, such as a high school diploma or higher, and may need to complete specialized training or certifications before employment.
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Infographic showing various Customs Officer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,513 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax - Global Trade

Deloitte

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Deloitte rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 93 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 152 rated financial services

Job description

Do you enjoy providing powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100? Would you like to join one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States specializing in effectively managing global trade decisions and obligations, and providing strategic significance to a company's global supply chain? If this is you, come travel the world in our world!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.

What you'll do

As a Senior Manager on our Global Trade team, you will participate in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates. You will work with U.S. and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and align client trade functions with their business objectives. You will also have the opportunity to develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies.
Responsibilities include:

  • Helping companies manage global compliance requirements and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain.
  • Advising U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
  • Working with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.
  • Supervising assignments by the Global Trade professionals serving as Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Managers.
  • Developing and motivating the engagement staff by providing them with leadership, counselling, and career guidance.
  • Assisting Partners, Principals, and Directors with day-to-day operations of practice
  • Leading large-scale business development initiatives

The Team

Our Global Trade practice is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP's Indirect Tax business and advises U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies, compliance, and technology enablement. The Global Trade practice is composed of attorneys, operations experts, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals who help importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain. The group works with clients to assess and potentially automate their international trade management procedures within all major trading regions.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week.
  • 8+ years of experience in Import, Export and/or Technology Enablement experience (operational, government, law firm, or consulting)
  • Bachelor's degree in a legal, business or technology related field
  • Project management experience indicating strong organizational, data management, project planning, project execution, and people skills
  • Business management and financial leadership experience indicating ability to plan and manage budgets, financials, and operations
  • Experience with helping clients assess and implement technology solutions to enable trade operations
  • Experience leading and managing global project teams
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained: 
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • Certifications:
        • US Customhouse Broker's License
        • CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Control Officer)
        • CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance Office
        • Professional Accreditation in EU Customs Law (post masters)
        • Technology Certifications:
          • Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSCPO) - SCRUM.org 
          • Program Management Professional (PgMP)
          • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
          • Professional Scrum Developer (PSD)
          • Microsoft Azure
          • MCSD: SharePoint
          • Oracle Certified Professional
          • Java: Java EE Enterprise Architect 5+, Java SE 5+Programmer, Java EE 5+ Web Component Developer
          • Alteryx Designer- Advanced Certification
          • Project Management; Professional (PMP)
          • Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
          • Other: Vendor certification for management of implementations (Oracle, SAP, Thomson Reuters, etc.) or relevant industry certification such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), AWS (Amazon Web Services) or GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

Preferred:

  • Prior consulting experience
  • Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM
  • SAP SD/MM Certifications
  • Foreign language skills
  • Experienced in business development and client management
  • A self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities
  • Familiarity with implementing and configuring trade management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, etc., to manage import/export compliance
  • Familiarity with global trade management software as well as software aptitude in Access, Excel, and/or Visio
  • Strong research, writing, communication, and presentation skills, and detail-orientated
  • Ability to proactively develop internal and external relationships and effectively speak to Import/Export compliance issues
  • Experience designing, implementing, and managing Import/Export compliance programs

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $163,425 to $333,875.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


GT_IndirectTax

Qualifications:

Do you enjoy providing powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100? Would you like to join one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States specializing in effectively managing global trade decisions and obligations, and providing strategic significance to a company's global supply chain? If this is you, come travel the world in our world!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.

What you'll do

As a Senior Manager on our Global Trade team, you will participate in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates. You will work with U.S. and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and align client trade functions with their business objectives. You will also have the opportunity to develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies.
Responsibilities include:

  • Helping companies manage global compliance requirements and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain.
  • Advising U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
  • Working with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.
  • Supervising assignments by the Global Trade professionals serving as Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Managers.
  • Developing and motivating the engagement staff by providing them with leadership, counselling, and career guidance.
  • Assisting Partners, Principals, and Directors with day-to-day operations of practice
  • Leading large-scale business development initiatives

The Team

Our Global Trade practice is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP's Indirect Tax business and advises U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies, compliance, and technology enablement. The Global Trade practice is composed of attorneys, operations experts, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals who help importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain. The group works with clients to assess and potentially automate their international trade management procedures within all major trading regions.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week.
  • 8+ years of experience in Import, Export and/or Technology Enablement experience (operational, government, law firm, or consulting)
  • Bachelor's degree in a legal, business or technology related field
  • Project management experience indicating strong organizational, data management, project planning, project execution, and people skills
  • Business management and financial leadership experience indicating ability to plan and manage budgets, financials, and operations
  • Experience with helping clients assess and implement technology solutions to enable trade operations
  • Experience leading and managing global project teams
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained: 
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • Certifications:
        • US Customhouse Broker's License
        • CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Control Officer)
        • CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance Office
        • Professional Accreditation in EU Customs Law (post masters)
        • Technology Certifications:
          • Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSCPO) - SCRUM.org 
          • Program Management Professional (PgMP)
          • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
          • Professional Scrum Developer (PSD)
          • Microsoft Azure
          • MCSD: SharePoint
          • Oracle Certified Professional
          • Java: Java EE Enterprise Architect 5+, Java SE 5+Programmer, Java EE 5+ Web Component Developer
          • Alteryx Designer- Advanced Certification
          • Project Management; Professional (PMP)
          • Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
          • Other: Vendor certification for management of implementations (Oracle, SAP, Thomson Reuters, etc.) or relevant industry certification such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), AWS (Amazon Web Services) or GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

Preferred:

  • Prior consulting experience
  • Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM
  • SAP SD/MM Certifications
  • Foreign language skills
  • Experienced in business development and client management
  • A self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities
  • Familiarity with implementing and configuring trade management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, etc., to manage import/export compliance
  • Familiarity with global trade management software as well as software aptitude in Access, Excel, and/or Visio
  • Strong research, writing, communication, and presentation skills, and detail-orientated
  • Ability to proactively develop internal and external relationships and effectively speak to Import/Export compliance issues
  • Experience designing, implementing, and managing Import/Export compliance programs

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $163,425 to $333,875.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


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