Detention Officer

• Salary: £36,453.36 per annum (base salary of £27,204.00 + 20% shift allowance £5,440.80 + 14% weekend enhancement £3,808.56). Rising to £40,011.06 per annum (base salary of £29,859 + 20% shift allowance £5,971.80 + 14% weekend enhancement £4,180.26) after four years' service
• Shift Pattern: 6 days on / 4 days off, including nights, weekends and public holidays
• Contract:
  
  Full Time
• Location:
  
  Custody Suites across West Yorkshire

Entitlement to the 20% shift allowance and 14% weekend enhancements will commence upon completion of the initial six week training course.

Looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a challenging and fast-paced environment?

Detention Officers play a key role in keeping West Yorkshire Police custody suites safe and secure. Working as part of a dedicated custody team, you will support detainee welfare, assist Custody Officers and maintain professional standards in a challenging environment.

You'll work with a wide range of detainees, requiring resilience, sound judgement and strong communication skills, alongside a commitment to treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect.

• Booking detainees into and out of custody
• Receiving and processing detainees using force and national IT systems, maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Capturing biometric data, photographs, fingerprints and DNA samples
• Monitoring detainee welfare, behaviour and risk levels, escalating concerns where necessary
• Supporting detainees with meals, refreshments, medication, exercise and welfare requirements
• Managing and recording detainees' property, ensuring accountability at all times
• Liaising with healthcare providers, legal representatives, partner agencies and other stakeholders
• Maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic custody environment
• Using reasonable force where required to safely restrain and manage detainees
• Applying the Police Code of Ethics and Authorised Professional Practice at all times

• Communicate effectively with detainees, colleagues, partner agencies and members of the public
• Remain calm, professional and decisive when dealing with challenging or unpredictable situations
• Demonstrate empathy, respect and fairness when interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Work collaboratively within a team while confidently using your own initiative
• Maintain accurate records and use IT systems effectively
• Uphold professional standards, confidentiality and integrity at all times
• Be physically capable of managing detainees, including those who may be violent or resistant
• Work a 24-hour shift pattern, including nights, weekends and public holidays

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer skills and confidence using IT systems
• Ability to undertake and successfully complete the mandatory Detention Officer training programme
• Ability to undertake mandatory training including first aid, detainee handling and IT-based learning
• Physically capable of carrying out all aspects of the role, including detainee handling and restraint
• Ability and willingness to work unsocial hours
• Ability and willingness to work across the force area when required

• Salary: £36,453.36 per annum (base salary of £27,204.00 + 20% shift allowance £5,440.80 + 14% weekend enhancement £3,808.56). Rising to £40,011.06 per annum (base salary of £29,859 + 20% shift allowance £5,971.80 + 14% weekend enhancement £4,180.26) after four years' service
• Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays)
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE pension scheme
• Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police…