You want to make sure you are not only a good fit for this job but that this job is the right fit for you. Thoroughly research the position and what life looks like inside the Border Force, the Home Office, and as a Civil Servant. Once you've thoroughly researched the position, you'll be able to align the qualities you possess with those that make for an outstanding officer.

Here are some detailed descriptives of the types of people they are looking for to join the Border Force: "There is no one type of person in Border Force. Just like in a wider society, everyone here is different. Our different backgrounds and perspectives help us do our jobs and make better decisions. The working environment, the people you encounter, the skills you will learn and the importance of the work we do make this a unique and exciting role. We are looking for candidates who have: Excellent interpersonal skills; Are flexible, adaptable and creative in solving problems and dealing with change; Have a strong sense of personal ethics and honesty; Enjoy dealing with colleagues, members of the public and external stakeholders; Can demonstrate sound interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills and thrive working as part of a team; Have leadership potential or demonstrated leadership ability; Think in an objective and analytical manner; Are robust at enforcing UK law whilst maintaining professionalism and sensitivity."