Custody Detention Officer

Mitie Group plc.; Lincoln; Vor Ort; GBP 27.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hotel accommodation during ITC

Full pay during ITC

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Zusammenfassung

Mitie Group plc. is seeking people to work within the police custody environment, caring for detainees and supporting rehabilitation alongside the Police. No prior experience is necessary as training is provided.

You will undergo a 3-week initial training course (ITC) starting 4th January 2027, with hotel accommodation during training and full pay. The role involves a fixed 4-on 4-off shift pattern, day and night duties, and requires a full UK driving licence.

Qualifikationen

• Must have full UK driving licence.
• Able to use a computer and various programs.
• Reasonable level of spoken and written English and numeracy.

Aufgaben

• Care for detainees in custody suites and support rehabilitation alongside Police.
• Escort detainees and make observations as per individual plan.
• Work with Police and other agencies to support detainee welfare and safety.

Kenntnisse

Driving Licence (UK)

IT skills

English proficiency

Police/Security experience

Tools

IT systems

Jobbeschreibung

Are you interested in working within the criminal justice system? in a core role 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.

Previousexperience working within the police/security/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

Training

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 starting 4th January 2027 and attendance will be required for 3 weeks in Birmingham and a hotel will be provided.

FULL PAY. You will then have continued development.

What you can earn:

• Salary of £29,453.89
• Full time - this entails 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: whereas there may be opportunities for a part-time or mutually agreed “Bank” contract, we require all employees to work full shifts, and part-time employees still need to carry out some Night shifts

• You refer a colleague who successfully join us? That is £150 each time!

What are the minimum requirements?

• Previous Police/Security/forces experience would be beneficial

• You will just need a reasonable level of spoken and written English and basic numeracy

• Competent in IT and using a computer.

• Full valid driving licence.

• Must have RTW 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

A little more about the role…

The custody suites can be an energetic place to work, with no two shifts the same. Whilst detained, we provide individuals with all their physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs. As well has 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: whilst also having the support of experienced Senior Custody Detention Officers to learn from.