Illegal Migration Operations Command (IMOC)
The Home Office works to build a safe, fair, and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counterterrorism, policing, fire, crime, nationality, and immigration policy.
The Illegal Migration Operations Command (IMOC) is prioritising the operationalisation of the new Illegal Migration Act (IMA). This is a top priority, which is being led through twice weekly PM committee and will fundamentally alter the way in which the Government tackles illegal migration.
The Illegal Migration Act has been introduced in response to the Prime Minister’s commitment to respond to the pressure of small boat arrivals. One of its aims is to introduce a duty to remove anyone arriving illegally in the UK.
The newly formed Illegal Migration Operations Command looks to implement the Illegal Migration Act through processing and screening irregular migrants that fall under the new duties, as well as the creation of a new case working directorate.
The Illegal Migration Intake Unit (IMIU) is responsible for the registration and screening of those arriving in the UK illegally.
The Illegal Migration Intake Unit consists of the Kent Intake Unit (KIU); Midlands Intake Unit (MIU) within Yarl’s Wood IRC; Belfast Intake Unit, Intake Response Team (IRT), Manston Reception Centre, the IMIU Remote Operations Hub, and the People and Planning Function providing corporate enablement to the operation. The unit is made up of over 700 officers.
We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Appointments will be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.
Eligibility
We have a mix of roles, both reserved and non-reserved, please see below for further detail.
Intake Response Team (IO):
To be eligible for the role you must fulfil the following criteria.
You must be a UK national - evidence of which will be required either by way of a UK passport or providing alternative evidence of UK nationality in line with the Civil Service Nationality Rules. UK nationals who hold dual nationality can apply for this reserved post.
For more information on job nationality requirements and the right to work in the UK, see the Civil Service Nationality rules and the UK Visas and Immigration rules.
A full UK manual driving licence (not provisional) is required for these roles. Please make sure you have this BEFORE you apply. You must be able to present it to demonstrate your eligibility. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
IMIU Remote Operations Hub (EO):
To be eligible for the role you must fulfil the following criteria.
Be eligible to work in the UK. This is a non-reserved post and is open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non- EEA nationals (see further information).
Be able to provide ALL of the documents we need to complete your pre-employment screening and security clearance.
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.
For more information on job nationality requirements and the right to work in the UK, see the Civil Service Nationality rules and the UK Visas and Immigration rules .
Security Clearance
Intake Response Team (IO):
This post requires you to undergo and successfully complete a SC level of security clearance and you should normally have been resident in the UK for five years continuously immediately preceding your application. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK for more than 6 months you may not meet the residency test. Those who are married to persons with immigration restrictions may be refused security clearance.
Enhanced DBS will also be required for these roles. As an Intake Response Team Immigration Officer, you will come into contact with both accompanied and unaccompanied children during the course of daily duties.
Further information regarding national security vetting.
IMIU Remote Operations Hub (EO):
This post requires you to undergo and successfully complete a CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) level of security clearance and you should normally have been resident in the UK for three years continuously immediately preceding your application. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK for more than 6 months you may not meet the residency test. Those who are married to persons with immigration restrictions may be refused security clearance.
Further information regarding national
security vetting.
Overview of Roles
