Fresh recruits commence their customary journey at the primary customs office in Schweinfurt, with 23 novice workers embarking on their careers in customs service.
Customs Recruitment: 1,700 Young People Join the Ranks
The Federal Administration Academy in Münster has been the venue for the theoretical parts of the training in the higher service, while the customs' own training center in Erfurt hosts the middle service trainees. On September 1, 2025, 1,700 young people across Germany embarked on their training or studies in the customs service.
In Schweinfurt, the Main Customs Office welcomed 23 new recruits on September 2, 2025. Among them, 17 are undergoing a two-year training in the middle service, while 6 are pursuing a three-year bachelor's degree in the higher service. After completing their training or studies, the young customs officers can expect to be deployed in various areas of customs.
The dual study programs offered by customs provide a unique opportunity for young individuals. The dual study of administrative informatics lasts three years and concludes with the academic degree "Bachelor of Science", while the General Customs Directorate offers a three-year program that leads to the academic degree "Bachelor of Laws". Both programs are designed to equip students with the necessary skills for a successful career in customs.
Interested parties can find more information on application, recruitment, training, and studies at customs on www.zoll-karriere.de or www.zoll.de ("Career"). The deadline for applying for the positions starting on September 1, 2026, at the Main Customs Office Schweinfurt (middle and higher customs service) and the General Customs Directorate (dual study of administrative informatics) is October 15, 2025.
Customs offers a secure job with many exciting and varied tasks upon completion of training or studies. The new recruits were formally inducted into the civil service after taking their oath and receiving their appointment certificates. For further questions, the Main Customs Office Schweinfurt Press Office can be contacted at Anna-Lena Gernert, telephone: 09721/ 6464-1030, email: [email protected].
The Head of the Main Customs Office Schweinfurt is Government Director Franziska Schubert. As customs continues to recruit new employees in the coming years, opportunities for a career in a large federal administration are abundant. In addition, customs will continue to offer training and study places for a secure future in a large federal administration.
