Security, Armed Services and Emergency Services - Border Force Officer
Security, Armed Services and Emergency Services - Border Force Officer
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Border Force officers protect UK border entry points like ports and airports, by enforcing immigration and customs regulations.
- Check travel documents and passports
- Question passengers about their reasons for visiting the UK
- Search people, luggage and vehicles
- Work with the police and immigration officials on operations
- Write case notes and reports
- Attend court as a witness
As a Border Force Officer, you could at a border post.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers and you may need to wear a uniform.
Border Force Officers tend to work between 38 to 42 hours a week. You could work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on shifts.
Starting: £28,000
Experienced: £34,000
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working your way up
- applying directly
You could do a college course in public services which could help you to develop some of the skills and knowledge needed in this role.
You could do a Public Service Operational Delivery Officer Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship with the Civil Service. This can take up to 1 year and 6 months to complete.
You could join the Civil Service as a Border Force assistant officer, then apply for an officer post when vacancies become available.
You could apply directly to become a Border Force officer. To enter at officer level, you'll need at least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths, or equivalent qualifications.