Description
Immigration officers monitor the eligibility of people, food, electronic devices and merchandise entering a country via an entry point. They use surveillance methods and check identification and documents to ensure entry criteria and custom laws are complied with. They can also conduct interviews with prospective immigrants to verify eligibility and inspect cargo to identify and detect violations.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
apply immigration lawidentify security threatsprovide immigration advicecheck travel documentationhandle surveillance equipmentconduct research interviewensure law applicationrespond to enquiriescheck official documentsinstruct publicundertake inspectionsconduct friskwrite work-related reportsdetain offendersmaintain operational communicationsguide people to holding areasapply knowledge of human behaviourpresent evidenceuse different communication channelsapply information security policies