Home Office
Border Force Officer (Hiring Immediately)
Job Location
Baginton, United Kingdom
Job Description
**Border Force Assistant Officer**
**Starting salary from £30,000**
**Working pattern:** Full-time, part-time
**Locations:**
**Coventry**
**As a Border Force Assistant Officer, you ll have a purpose-filled role,
working for supportive employer and in a great team. **
**About us**
Border Force is a law enforcement arm of the Home Office. We are responsible
for managing the UK border control by implementing immigration and customs
regulations and working with the wider Home Office on counter terrorism,
tackling organised crime, modern slavery and trafficking. [Learn more on the
Border Force careers page.](https:careers.homeoffice.gov.ukrolefrontline-
and-operationalborder-force)
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that works together to
protect and enhance the UK economy. Our work is varied and rewarding, with an
inclusive culture, attracting people from different backgrounds with different
identities, perspectives and lived experiences.
Theres also the chance to build a future in a culture where you can be
yourself and benefit from our outstanding learning and career development. We
encourage applications from candidates who wish to work part-time and will
consider those subject to business need.
**About the role**
As a Border Force Assistant Officer, youll be at the frontline of our
operations, where your contributions will have a direct impact on society. You
will deliver what the public expects from us.
If youre looking for an ever-evolving role, youll make a great Border Force
Assistant Officer. Our work can be challenging but there will always be
someone on hand to support you. You will be working with and alongside
experienced colleagues.
The part you play will be a fundamental aspect in how we maintain the security
of the UK Border. So, what will you be doing if you choose to join us?
Our aim is to enable the flow of passengers and goods quickly and effectively
through the Primary Control entry points, while refusing entry to the UK when
appropriate and required. This means checking passengers to ensure our legal
duties around Customs, Freight, Immigration and Safeguarding are always
upheld.
As a Border Force Assistant Officer, you could be conducting checks on our
systems one day, and performing searches on people, goods, and vehicles the
next. Whatever the task, youll use law enforcement powers when necessary.
Youll also tackle international trade work, investigating errors and
complaints.
**About you**
To join us, you will need:
* To be professional, impartial, honest and respectful of others
* Demonstrable interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with others including colleagues, members of the public and external stakeholders.
* A genuine interest in people, and an inquisitive, empathetic manner.
* The ability to work as part of a team, be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
* The ability to deal with potentially difficult and challenging situations in a professional manner.
* An objective, analytical and methodical approach to tasks.
**Training and development**
Join us, and you will receive the training and support that you need,
including training on the job. Your mentor will support you until you are
fully confident in the role. Even then you are never alone; there is always a
colleague around for advice and support.
And dont forget that our training can take you far beyond this role. Further
information on what the training involves can be found [on our
website.](https:careers.homeoffice.gov.ukuniformed-roles#frontline-
training)
Your initial training will last around five to eight weeks. This includes an
induction, core training and Public and Personal Safety Training (PPST).
Travel and accommodation costs for training will be paid by Border Force where
required.
**Closing date: 12 December 2024.**
Location: Baginton, GB
Posted Date: 11/29/2024
**Starting salary from £30,000**
**Working pattern:** Full-time, part-time
**Locations:**
**Coventry**
**As a Border Force Assistant Officer, you ll have a purpose-filled role,
working for supportive employer and in a great team. **
**About us**
Border Force is a law enforcement arm of the Home Office. We are responsible
for managing the UK border control by implementing immigration and customs
regulations and working with the wider Home Office on counter terrorism,
tackling organised crime, modern slavery and trafficking. [Learn more on the
Border Force careers page.](https:careers.homeoffice.gov.ukrolefrontline-
and-operationalborder-force)
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that works together to
protect and enhance the UK economy. Our work is varied and rewarding, with an
inclusive culture, attracting people from different backgrounds with different
identities, perspectives and lived experiences.
Theres also the chance to build a future in a culture where you can be
yourself and benefit from our outstanding learning and career development. We
encourage applications from candidates who wish to work part-time and will
consider those subject to business need.
**About the role**
As a Border Force Assistant Officer, youll be at the frontline of our
operations, where your contributions will have a direct impact on society. You
will deliver what the public expects from us.
If youre looking for an ever-evolving role, youll make a great Border Force
Assistant Officer. Our work can be challenging but there will always be
someone on hand to support you. You will be working with and alongside
experienced colleagues.
The part you play will be a fundamental aspect in how we maintain the security
of the UK Border. So, what will you be doing if you choose to join us?
Our aim is to enable the flow of passengers and goods quickly and effectively
through the Primary Control entry points, while refusing entry to the UK when
appropriate and required. This means checking passengers to ensure our legal
duties around Customs, Freight, Immigration and Safeguarding are always
upheld.
As a Border Force Assistant Officer, you could be conducting checks on our
systems one day, and performing searches on people, goods, and vehicles the
next. Whatever the task, youll use law enforcement powers when necessary.
Youll also tackle international trade work, investigating errors and
complaints.
**About you**
To join us, you will need:
* To be professional, impartial, honest and respectful of others
* Demonstrable interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with others including colleagues, members of the public and external stakeholders.
* A genuine interest in people, and an inquisitive, empathetic manner.
* The ability to work as part of a team, be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
* The ability to deal with potentially difficult and challenging situations in a professional manner.
* An objective, analytical and methodical approach to tasks.
**Training and development**
Join us, and you will receive the training and support that you need,
including training on the job. Your mentor will support you until you are
fully confident in the role. Even then you are never alone; there is always a
colleague around for advice and support.
And dont forget that our training can take you far beyond this role. Further
information on what the training involves can be found [on our
website.](https:careers.homeoffice.gov.ukuniformed-roles#frontline-
training)
Your initial training will last around five to eight weeks. This includes an
induction, core training and Public and Personal Safety Training (PPST).
Travel and accommodation costs for training will be paid by Border Force where
required.
**Closing date: 12 December 2024.**
Location: Baginton, GB
Posted Date: 11/29/2024
Contact Information
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