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Border Force Officer

 
Background
Border Force Officers work at UK ports, airports, and land borders to check people and goods entering and leaving the country. They examine passports and travel documents, search luggage for illegal items, and question travellers to make sure they're following immigration and customs laws. The job involves working shifts, including nights and weekends, and requires attention to detail and good communication skills.
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Publications
UK Border Force MagazineCivil Service World
Books
The BorderLife at the BorderFrontline Security
Movies
Heathrow: Britain's Busiest AirportAirport
Key Figures
Kevin SaundersYvette CooperPriti Patel
Classification
SIC Code2007, 9721The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference363.28, 320.9For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Immigration OfficerCustoms OfficerBorder Control OfficerFrontier Officer
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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