Detention Custody officer AP

Job Summary

Detainee Custody Officer – Edinburgh DCO Airport Based, salary based on 42 hours per week.

• Escort and transport immigration residents within the UK.
• Drive a small minibus‑sized vehicle and ensure the safe transportation of those in your care.
• Maintain high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect.
• Provide care to immigration residents in a fixed location.
• Work a mix of day and night shifts, covering a 24/7, 365‑day operation.

• UK Citizen, Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen.
• Valid UK passport (expired visas in out‑of‑date passports cannot be accepted).
• Lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months.
• Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter‑Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence with at least 12 months of experience and fewer than 7 points on the licence.
• Be over 21 years of age.
• Must not be under the influence of any substance that may impair performance, including prescribed medication.
• Undergo a random drug and alcohol testing programme as a condition of employment.

• Structured shifts for work‑life balance, with up to 1 year in advance schedule.
• 4‑week fully paid training course and on‑the‑job mentoring leading to a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.
• Paid holiday allowance and pension scheme.
• Access to online GP services, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and various discounts through the company benefits platform.

• Interview.
• Capability assessments.
• Full vetting screening.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know.