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Assistant immigration officer
Assistant immigration enforcement officer
Assistant immigration officers check that people have the right to visit or stay in the UK.
Average salary (a year)
£25000
Starter
£29000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
41.0 to 43.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings / weekends / bank holidays
on shifts
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a college course; an apprenticeship; applying directly
College
You could do a college course in public services which would teach you some of the skills needed in this role. After you finish your course, you could apply for a trainee assistant immigration officer post.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
    Apprenticeship
    You could do a Public Service Operational Delivery Officer Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship with the Civil Service.
    This usually takes between a year and a year and a half to complete.
    Entry requirements
    You'll usually need:
    • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
    More Information
    equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
    Civil Service apprenticeships|https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/apprenticeships/
    guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
    Direct Application
    You could apply to join the Civil Service as an assistant immigration officer. You'll usually need at least 5 GCSEs, including English and maths.
    When you apply, you'll need to
    describe your skills and life experience on an application form, complete tests of your literacy and numeracy skills, take further selection tests and have an interview
    More Information
    Career Tips
    Experience of working with the public will be helpful. You may also find it useful to speak a second language, although this is not essential.
    Further Information
    You can find out more about how to become an assistant immigration officer from:Civil Service Careers, Border Force, Home Office Careers
    What it takes
    Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
    Skills and knowledge
    You'll need:
      Excellent verbal communication skills
      Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
      Customer service skills
      Knowledge of english language
      Thinking and reasoning skills
      Excellent written communication skills
      The ability to work well with others
      To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    Digital Skills Level
    to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Related Restrictions
    be a UK citizen
    pass a medical check
    have a full driving licence
    What you will do
    Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
    Day to day tasks
    As an assistant immigration officer you could
    check passports, work permits and take fingerprints, interview people entering the UK, help immigration officers with surveillance work, arrange to remove people who are not allowed to stay in the UK, issue forms and carry out clerical work, handle enquiries
    Working environment
    You could work at a border post, at an airport, in an office, at a port or at an outreach centre.
    You may need to wear a uniform.
    Career Path & Progression
    Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
    You could become an immigration officeror move to other posts in the Civil Service.
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