Custody Detention Officer
Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
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Job summary
Mitie is hiring a Custody Detention Officer to support detainees in police custody suites and collaborate with police and other agencies on rehabilitation efforts. You will perform observations, escort detainees, and use IT systems as part of day-to-day duties.
The role requires English proficiency, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work a rotating shift pattern as described. Training is provided on selection and vetting processes apply.
Qualifications
- Police/Security/forces experience would be beneficial
- Reasonable level of spoken and written English
- Competent in IT and using a computer
- Full valid driving licence
- Right to work in the UK with British Passport or ILR for 3+ years
- All candidates subject to police vetting checks
Responsibilities
- Escort detainees and monitor welfare during custody
- Record observations as per individual plan
- Work with Police and other agencies on detainee rehabilitation
- Operate IT systems and complete required paperwork
- Work shifts across base custody suite and regional locations
Skills
Job description
Better places, thriving communities.
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.
Previous experience 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.
- 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.
- Part time - this entails fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, working in a team rota pattern of 2-day shifts on, 8 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. 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!
- 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
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.
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.
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
Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle‑to‑work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .
- Job Description, Custody Detention Officer, Apr-22 Update.pdf (73.12 KB)
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