Is being a border protection officer a good fit for you?
Checks people, vehicles and goods crossing the border. Looks for breaches of immigration and customs rules.
What the work involves
- Checks visa and passport applications and interviews people to decide if they may enter or stay.
- Detains people who break customs or immigration laws and arranges legal action, such as removal from the country.
- Inspects cargo, bags and belongings entering or leaving the country to check they follow customs rules.
- Finds and seizes banned or undeclared goods, and vehicles, planes or boats carrying them.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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