Central Customs Office in Braunschweig: Solemn Pledge upon Entry

The Hauptzollamt Braunschweig welcomed 28 new recruits on September 1, 2025, marking the beginning of their careers in the customs service. The ceremony was a blend of tradition and excitement, featuring a piano performance of the German national anthem, a procession of the new recruits, and a speech by Mrs. Senior Government Councillor Kerstin Müller.

Mrs. Müller, who was recently appointed as the permanent representative of the Main Customs Office management, emphasized the generational change taking place and welcomed the new colleagues to their new roles. She highlighted the secure jobs and varied tasks that the Customs Office offers, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a challenging career.

The new recruits had the opportunity to explore equipment vehicles and even witnessed a demonstration by customs dog Berta. The outdoor program provided a practical insight into the day-to-day operations of the Customs Office.

During the event, an advanced trainee from the 2024 intake spoke a greeting to the new recruits, offering words of encouragement and advice for their journey ahead. The departments and interest groups of the Main Customs Office were also set up for the new recruits to get to know each other and start building their professional networks.

Interested parties can apply for a position at the Hauptzollamt Braunschweig starting September 1, 2026, until October 15, 2025. Applications can be submitted for the higher or middle customs service. For questions about the application process, applicants are advised to contact [email protected].

The new recruits were sworn-in and appointed as provisional civil servants, marking the official start of their careers in the customs service. For media inquiries, contact the Press Spokesperson Dagmar Taeger at 0531/1291-1016 or [email protected] or [email protected].

The Customs Office will continue to offer training and study places for a secure future in a large federal administration. In fact, more than 1700 young people will start their careers or training at various customs offices across Germany, including 28 at the Main Customs Office Braunschweig.

The jobs at the Customs Office contribute to tax revenues, consumer protection, securing jobs, and digitizing the administration in Germany. The dual studies take three years, with theoretical parts completed at various locations and practical phases spent in various areas of the training customs office. Seven trainees at the Main Customs Office Braunschweig will begin their dual Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) studies in the higher customs service, and 21 trainees will start their training as finance officers in the middle customs service.

Detailed information on application, hiring, training, and study at customs can be found at www.zoll-karriere.de or www.zoll.de. The information provided is original content from the Hauptzollamt Braunschweig, transmitted via news aktuell. The Customs Office looks forward to welcoming more talented individuals to join their team in the future.