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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for search of cargo
   • Search purpose is identified, and powers confirmed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
2. Potential areas where prohibited items might be hidden are assessed in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Authority to search and seize prohibited items is verified and obtained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
4. Operational plan is developed to address the range of requirements for a search in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
5. Hazards are identified, and risk control measures are implemented to ensure the search can be conducted safely in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
6. Requirements for assistance with the search are identified and organised in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
7. Implement search of cargo
   • Search of designated cargo is conducted systematically in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
8. Relevant search equipment and resources are used in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer requirements
9. Search is undertaken in accordance with lead agency requirements, where assistance is obtained
10. Records of the search process, items and/or evidence uncovered in the search, and subsequent action are made in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.
11. Conduct seizure of prohibited items
    • Seizure of prohibited items is considered, justified and undertaken in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
12. Evidence associated with prohibited items and relevant information is seized and dealt with in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
13. Prohibited items are removed, secured and disposed of if required in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
14. Safety of self and other personnel associated with search is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
15. Complete post search activities
    • Records associated with the search and seizure of prohibited items are completed and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
16. Follow up actions are identified, recorded and acted upon as required in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
17. Third party claims relating to seized items and property damage are undertaken in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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