Border Force officers protect UK border entry points like ports and airports, by enforcing immigration and customs regulations.
£26,000 - £32,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
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You can get into this job through:
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.
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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.
To do this apprenticeship, you'll need:
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.
You can find out more about working as a Border Force officer from:
As a Border Force officer, you would:
You could work at a border post.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear a uniform.
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