Specialist Border Control Assistant

Geneva, Switzerland \| 80-100% Your contribution <br /> • Control and verify the entry and exit conditions of persons at the Schengen area borders; in the first line of control, make decisions regarding the entry or exit of persons in accordance with the legal bases • Verify the authenticity and ownership of travel documents by the traveler • Control the maximum duration of stay of travelers and record their biometric data • Search for travel document data in search systems, interpret the results and take initial measures, as well as collaborate with the second line of control <br /> What distinguishes you <br /> • Swiss citizenship, dual citizenship or C residence permit • Basic vocational training (AFC) • Impeccable reputation, communication skills and neat appearance • Proficiency in the Office package (Outlook, Excel, Word) and interest in modern technologies • Pragmatic person, ability to learn and to adapt to changes • Availability to wear the uniform and to work irregular hours, as well as Saturdays and Sundays • Excellent knowledge of at least one official language, good oral knowledge of English (minimum level B1) <br /> In summary After a three-month paid training, you will have the task of verifying the entry and exit conditions of travelers, as well as the authenticity of travel documents at the Schengen area borders. Can you work independently? Are you a flexible and reliable person? Are you interested in working in contact with people? Then do not hesitate to apply! More information about the profession and the training of specialist border control assistant is available on the information page (https://www.bazg.admin.ch/it/assistente-specialista-controllo-al-confine). What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population. • Experiencing diversity The implementation of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view. • Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the topic of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> Security for the population, the economy and the State The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (UDSC) guarantees global security at the border in favor of the population, economy and State and is well interconnected at a national and international level. Among its main tasks are the correct and rapid imposition of tradable goods, the rapid management of tourist traffic as well as the areas of migration and security police. With Criminal Prosecution, the UDSC has its own inquiring authority. The UDSC is in the middle of digital transformation. The DaziT program enables the simplification, optimization and digitalization of all customs, tax collection and control processes. Complementary information Permanent employment will occur once the full-time internal training course of three months duration has been passed. The course will start on 5 April 2027 and will be held in the Geneva region. The work involves shifts from Monday to Sunday, in time slots between 4.30 am and 00.30 am. The selection criteria are binding; only complete applications that meet all requirements will be considered. The complete application dossier must include the following documents: motivation letter, curriculum vitae (CV), copy of a valid identity document (in PDF format, front and back), if applicable copy of the C residence permit, copies of diplomas and training certificates, eventual certificate of equivalence for diplomas obtained abroad, work and/or apprenticeship certificates, certificate attesting knowledge of the English language as well as any other document deemed necessary for the examination of the application. The recruitment procedure may take longer depending on the number of applications received. Consequently, only selected candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding. No correspondence will be undertaken outside of official communications. Please apply via our application management system. To do so, click on <<Apply>>. For this position we do not consider offers from recruitment agencies. Questions about the workplace Fernando Carvalho Unit Head +41 58 46 58772 Luca Fedele Unit Head +41 58 48 50857