Detention Custody Officer – 24/7 Shifts with Apprenticeship

Mitie; Sandford-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Uniform

4-week fully paid training course

Blue Light discount card

Pension and Life assurance

Discounts for cinema, online shopping,

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Detention Custody Officer at the Sandford Short-Term Holding Facility. You will provide care to immigration residents, maintain security and safety standards with dignity, and work within a 24/7 operation.

No prior experience is required; full training will be provided. You will undertake a 4-week paid training course, followed by 13 months of mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.

Qualifications

• Be a UK Citizen, Commonwealth citizen with ILR, or an EEA citizen
• Pass an Enhanced DBS check and vetting
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence with at least 12 months experience and fewer than 7 points on your licence

Responsibilities

• Provide care to immigration residents in a fixed location
• Maintain high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect
• Work a mix of day and night shifts covering a 24/7, 365-day operation

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm and non-judgemental

Problem-solving abilities

Staying composed under pressure

Job description

Mitie is seeking a Detention Custody Officer at the Sandford Short-Term Holding Facility. You will provide care to immigration residents, maintain security and safety standards with dignity, and work within a 24/7 operation.

No prior experience is required; full training will be provided. You will undertake a 4-week paid training course, followed by 13 months of mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.