Detention Custody Officer - Heathrow Vehicle Base

Mitie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security service provider is seeking a Detention Custody Officer in Greater London. You'll escort immigration residents, requiring a valid UK driving licence and the ability to pass a DBS check. Full training will be provided, and career development opportunities will be available. The job involves working in shifts, ensuring security and welfare of residents. The position offers a robust benefits package including training and personal development.

Benefits

Structured career development

Private medical coverage

Discount scheme with over 3000 offers

MiDeals discount scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK passport or settled status.
• Must have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
• Must successfully complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Escort and transport immigration residents within the UK.
• Drive a vehicle while maintaining high security and safety standards.
• Work in shifts, covering day and night operations.

Skills

UK manual driving licence

Ability to pass a red/green colour-blind test

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Detention Custody Officer - Immigration Services - In Country Escorting Services (ICE) Heathrow Vehicle Base

You must have a UK manual driving licence and be over 21 years of age. You must have a valid UK passport or settled status and indefinite leave to remain. If you do not possess both these documents then we will not proceed with your application. We are looking to fill training courses throughout 2026.

Responsibilities

Your new role as an ICE DCO will be to escort and transport immigration residents within the UK. You\'ll spend time both driving a small mini bus sized vehicle and escorting inside that vehicle at different times during your shift while maintaining high standards of security and safety, and promoting the welfare and decency of residents in your care. Your working time will require you to cover both day shifts with varying start and finish times and night shifts as this contract is delivered 24 hrs per day and 365 days a year.

Training and Development

No specific role experience or qualifications are required to be a DCO as full training and supported development are given. You\'ll begin your Care & Custody career completing a 4 week initial training course (including a 7 day residential course in Oxfordshire) continuing your development over the next 12 months with on the job mentoring and assessments to gain our accredited Level 3 apprenticeship in Detention and Custody. We will support you every step of the way, developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect.

Essential Criteria

• Be a UK citizen, Citizen of the Commonwealth with your own indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage) or EEA citizen.
• Have a valid and in date passport, with no restrictions on your stay in the UK. Please note Visa's in out of date passports cannot be accepted as proof of Right to Work in the UK. A Biometric card alongside a current in-date passport must be provided.
• Have continuously resided in the UK for the previous 5 years. Applicants must not have spent more than 3 months at any one time overseas during the previous 3 years.
• This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Applicants must be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, complete employer referencing for the previous 5 years and vetting to the level of Counter Terrorist Checked (CTC) if offered a role.Specific driving compliance is attached to this role.
• Full UK manual driving licence with at least 12 months post qualifying experience.
• Fewer than 7 points on your UK Driving Licence.
• No driving ban/ disqualification within the previous 12 months
• Not currently bankrupt.
• You must be able to pass a red/green colour-blind test as part of your air side driving requirement. (candidates should contact their optician before applying if they have any concerns)

Benefits

• Ability to achieve a successful work/life balance.
• Structured career development in a ‘People Centred' company - a top 100 UK Employer 2019.
• Opportunities to grow and develop new skills to reach a whole new potential.
• Continued personal development, beginning with your Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention & Custody, moving onto accredited leadership qualifications with promotion to line management roles.
• A huge benefits package including pension schemes, private medical cover schemes, share schemes and MiDeals discount scheme with over 3000 offers available from your favourite retailers, leisure and utilities companies.

Application Process

Applicants are warmly invited to apply, successful candidates will be progressed and invited to attend an assessment day with interview, capability assessments and full vetting screening.

4 week Initial Training Course with start dates throughout 2026

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that have applied within the previous 6 months