Custody Transport Officer – Prisoner Escort

Driverz Work; Sittingbourne; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holidays 20 days rising to 25

Pension up to 6%

Training and development

Health and wellbeing

Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Driverz Work in Sittingbourne is recruiting a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) to join their Prisoner Escort Custody Services. You will escort detainees, perform welfare checks and ensure secure transport.

The role offers paid training and progression alongside a 40-hour week with potential extended hours and rota visibility. Requirements include a Full UK driving licence (B1/C1) and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Formación

• Full UK driving licence essential - B1/C1 (subject to requirements).
• C1 Licences holders should ideally hold a valid CPC.
• Reasonable fitness for the physical demands of the role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and decide under pressure.
• Confident with managing behaviour and de-escalation.
• Teamwork and following processes accurately.
• Professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Escort detainees between prisons, police stations and courts.
• Carry out vehicle and equipment checks.
• Collect, search and transport detainees safely.
• Monitor welfare during transport including comfort stops.
• Deliver detainees to courts or between establishments.
• Complete end-of-shift checks, reporting and documentation.
• Work flexibly, including extended hours and incidents.

Conocimientos

Driving licence

Strong communication

Decision making under pressure

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Integrity & confidentiality

Reliability & trustworthiness

Adaptability

Descripción del empleo

Driverz Work in Sittingbourne is recruiting a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) to join their Prisoner Escort Custody Services. You will escort detainees, perform welfare checks and ensure secure transport.

The role offers paid training and progression alongside a 40-hour week with potential extended hours and rota visibility. Requirements include a Full UK driving licence (B1/C1) and the ability to stay calm under pressure.