Immigration Assistants - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Immigration Assistants are mainly deployed on general search, guard, escort, patrol, reception, driving and operational duties in connection with the enforcement of the immigration, registration of persons, births, deaths and marriage laws of Hong Kong, which include, but not limited to, the detection of forged documents. Subject to discipline, they are required to undergo a full-time induction training, wear uniform, work shifts and may be required to drive government vehicles and may work outside Hong Kong.
They are responsible for examining individuals' passports, visas and other travel documents to determine their eligibility for entering and leaving Hong Kong;
detaining persons found to be in violation of immigration laws;
participating in combating forged travel documents activities;
performing registration of births, deaths and marriage duties;
cooperating with other law enforcement departments in the investigation and prosecution of those suspects in violation of immigration laws;
performing related administrative tasks.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Trade Specific Competencies

Immigration control law enforcement knowledge and skills

Immigration Assistants must be familiar with law on immigration control. They may need to identify the person to be detained at the control point with high passenger traffic and limited time. They may also need to explain the immigration policy and procedures to visitors.