Maxine Corry
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PERSONAL SUMMARY

Maxine has extensive experience of screening individuals entering or leaving the country in accordance with relevant laws, travel advisories and restrictions. She can enable the smooth flow of passengers and goods quickly and effectively through primary entry points.

Has the ability to operate in difficult and emotionally pressurised environments checking that people who arrive in the UK are allowed to come here. Is an expert at accurately profiling people, goods and vehicles for border offences. A good communicator who can calmly explain the situation to passengers who may be distressed and upset when they are told that they cannot stay.

In her current role she examines and evaluates applications for visas, permanent residence, and citizenship. She does this by using her knowledge of the law to check whether those arriving in the UK are allowed to enter. As part of her duties, she supports to day-to-day operational activities within a busy Immigration Team. On an average day she will interact with people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds.

During her career she has observed visitors at immigration controls at airports, ports and land border crossings. Through her work she has used equipment such as heat and heartbeat detectors to check vehicles such as lorries and containers for illegal immigrants.

On a personal level she always displays empathy and a professional demeanour while handling applicants.

Right now, she would like to join a reputable organisation where the work is varied and rewarding.

 

CAREER HISTORY

IMMIGRATION OFFICER – Start Date – Present
Employers name – Location
Responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws at an airport by watching out for illegal migration and removing foreign national offenders.

Duties;

  • Finding out why people are visiting the country and how long they intend to stay.
  • Facilitating the returns of Foreign National Offenders to their own countries.
  • Watching passengers and checking their documents and visas in passport control areas.
  • Preventing people from transporting illegal or banned items into the UK such as offensive weapons or drugs.
  • Facilitating the clearance of passengers and goods from all over the world.
  • Interviewing people who have just arrived in the country to check they are entitled to stay.
  • Organising places in suitable holding centres, for people who are claiming asylum etc.
  • Referring individuals to other law enforcement partners as required.
  • Giving advice to colleagues, other agencies and the public on immigration matters.
  • Checking people who are leaving the country.
  • Examining and validating passports and visas.
  • Contacting hotels, employers, relatives or sponsors to confirm what a visitor has said in their visa application form.
  • Scanning and inspecting passengers’ passports as well as visas, work permits and ID cards.
  • Interviewing passengers and undertaking necessary investigations into their visa applications.
  • Making decisions on whether people qualify for entry to the UK.
  • Advising individuals on immigration policies and procedures.
  • Working in collaboration with border force officers.
  • Interviewing a person through an Interpreter if they do not speak English.
  • Checking the documents of people leaving the country.
  • Maintaining accurate administrative records and filing systems.
  • Endorsing and stamping passports and documents for travellers entering the UK.
  • Helping other agencies with surveillance, intelligence and investigation matters.
  • Taking or check peoples fingerprints and other biometric information using technology such as iris recognition.
  • Searching passengers and their luggage to look for items that may indicate how long they intend to stay in the UK.
  • Providing logistical support to ensure the smooth and lawful entry of foreign nationals into the country.
  • Attending court proceedings as required.

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KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Professional

  • Monitoring people and gathering information through surveillance work.
  • Experience of carrying out intelligence-based activities.
  • Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
  • Good powers of observation and attention to detail.
  • Can make quick, sensible decisions.
  • Keeping up to date with all developments in the field of immigration law.
  • Good understanding of immigration policies and procedures.
  • Ability to assess complex situations and make decisions.

Personal

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Assessing applications

Immigration laws

Interviewing people

Organising surveillance

Decision making

Observing passengers

Collecting data

Logical thinking

Judgement skills

Computer proficiency

Stress management

Asylum procedures

Writing reports

Visa compliance

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

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REFERENCES

Available on request.

 

 

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