Custody Suite Detention Officer - Detainee Welfare

Cheshire Constabulary; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 20%

Job summary

Cheshire Police in the United Kingdom is recruiting Detention Officers for permanent roles across custody suites. The successful candidate will support custody officers in detention, welfare of detainees and property, and the administration of the Custody Service.

The Detention Officer will handle routine duties including restraining detainees when required, photographing and fingerprinting, and security checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a people-oriented environment
• Must pass a relevant PNC course
• Must be able to work a 24 hour shift pattern
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to custody officers and independently restrain detainees when necessary
• Administer support and manage detainees' welfare and property
• Control detainee movement within the cell area and supervise visits
• Ensure detainees' health and welfare needs are met
• Respond to inquiries related to detained persons

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

Conflict management

Teamwork

Education

PNC course

Job description

Cheshire Police in the United Kingdom is recruiting Detention Officers for permanent roles across custody suites. The successful candidate will support custody officers in detention, welfare of detainees and property, and the administration of the Custody Service.

The Detention Officer will handle routine duties including restraining detainees when required, photographing and fingerprinting, and security checks.