**Immigration Officer- Swindon


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£34,415 to £34,931 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports.

Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. We also aim to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on our careers pages.

As an Immigration Officer, you will work as part of a professional team carrying out a wide range of operational duties. The role is varied and fast paced, requiring you to engage confidently with individuals, assess risk, and make balanced decisions in situations that can be complex or challenging. You will be expected to act with integrity, apply sound judgement, and remain calm and professional under pressure.

This is a fast paced role that calls for resilience and a strong sense of responsibility. You will be trusted to handle sensitive situations and contribute directly to protecting communities and supporting a fair and effective immigration system.

We are looking for people with the right behaviours and mindset rather than a single background or career path. Strong communication skills, collaboration and a willingness to learn are critical, and you will be supported to develop your capability and confidence in the role.

The role is physically demanding and requires a high level of mobility and fitness, wearing heavy Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), often for lengthy periods.

In return, you will gain valuable operational experience and the opportunity to build a meaningful career within Immigration Enforcement and the wider Home Office. Further details can be found here - Working for Immigration Enforcement video (youtube.com)

This is a demanding role that calls for resilience and a strong sense of responsibility.

In return, you will gain valuable operational experience and the opportunity to build a meaningful career within Immigration Enforcement and the wider Home Office.

Key responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):

Protecting and safeguarding the vulnerable, sign posting and making appropriate referrals to both internal and external stakeholders.
Identifying, arresting, and detaining immigration offenders while conducting residential and commercial enforcement visits.
Conducting enforcement visit, including completing property and person searches, collecting, preserving, and recording evidence. Attending court to acquire search warrants and providing witness statements to support criminal prosecutions.
As Officer in Charge (on enforcement visits) directing officers, conducting briefings/de-briefings and completing risk assessments.
Completing evidence-based referrals to other agencies for issuing of fines and compliance notices.
Engaging with communities and partner agencies across government and conducting compliance visits to educate employers.
Gathering intelligence, demonstrating a genuine interest in people by asking questions, maintaining an inquisitive and open mind, and engaging with empathy.
Conducting database checks, closely examining documents, writing reports and inputting data on internal operating systems and handheld devices.

Due to the advertised location from which this role operates, Swindon Gablecross Police Station. Successful candidates will be required to complete and pass the appropriate Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV).

Working Pattern

Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis.

Please note that full shifts of up to 8.24, will be required.

Successful candidates will need to be able to attend for all shifts including early starts, late night finishes, and overnight shifts. These shifts may be outside of public transport operating hours.

Training

Candidates will need to complete IO Core Skills.

Training and PPST Level 3 Training.

You will receive full training and support to do the job. Training takes place initially in the classroom and then continues on the job with a mentor who supports you until you are fully confident in the role. Even then you are never alone; you work as part of a team where there is always someone around for advice and support. Further information on what the training involves can be found on our website.

Travel

Occasional travel is required.

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