Immigration officers working in passport control are responsible for checking the right of entry of all individuals arriving at seaports, airports and via the Channel Tunnel. As well as examining documentation, they may gather intelligence, do case work and, where necessary, use legal powers to detain or remove illegal entrants.
Immigration officers work for the department of the aims to provide high-quality and non-discriminatory entry controls in accordance with examining passports and recognizing forged documentation - this requires excellent observational skills and an understanding of forgery techniques. Conducting personal interviews with travellers, working through interpreters where necessary. Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and current affairs. Applying immigration legislation, rules and policy.
Communicating with various agencies, including intelligence units, the police, benefits agencies, etc. Helping to organize surveillance. Carrying out intelligence-based activities and using knowledge of national and international intelligence. Undertaking, with police assistance, immigration visits to identify people with no authority.
Deciding on the entry rights of individuals and, where applicable, refusing entry. Deciding on whether individuals who have been refused entry may be placed in temporary accommodation and making appropriate arrangements, including liaising with and working alongside housing authorities. Making arrangements for the removal of those who have entered or attempted to enter in breach of immigration law. Writing and presenting case study reports and statistics.
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