Custody Detention officer

Overview

Are you interested in working within the criminal justice system, supporting the police? Do you have the empathy to work with vulnerable people? We are looking for people who want to make a difference working alongside the Police in custody suites, caring for detainees – from supporting them during the time spent in custody, completing forensic samples, working with other agencies to support and help with detainees' rehabilitation.

Previous experience working within the police, security or armed forces would be beneficial but we will train you in full on an Initial Training Course even without previous experience.

You will be expected to use a computer and various programs competently during your working day.

The role requires the flexibility to work not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.

• Salary: £29,455.58
• Full time – fixed shift working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2‑day shifts followed by 2‑night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
• These patterns are contractually agreed with the customer. There may be opportunities for a part‑time or mutually agreed "bank" contract, but we require all employees to work full shifts, and part‑time employees still need to carry out some night shifts.
• Referral reward – you will receive £150 each time a referred colleague successfully joins us.

• Previous Police/Security/forces experience would be beneficial.
• Reasonable level of spoken and written English and basic numeracy.
• Competent in IT and using a computer.
• Full valid driving licence.
• Must have right to work in UK, lived in UK. British passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months.
• All candidates are subject to police vetting checks – clean driving/criminal record is essential.

Once you have passed our selection and vetting process, you will begin your Police Services career by completing a 3‑week initial training course (ITC) Monday to Friday 8am‑5pm on full pay. You will then have continued development.

The custody suites can be an energetic place to work, with no two shifts the same. While detained, we provide individuals with all their physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs. As well as escorting detainees, making recorded observations as per their individual plan, you will work with colleagues and the Police to deal with any detainee that is a risk of harming themselves.

You will be working in a small team alongside Police Officers, with the support of experienced Senior Custody Detention Officers to learn from.

We will support you every step of the way, developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect. Opportunities to progress to Senior Custody Detention Officer, where you will manage sizeable teams.