Detention Custody Officer - Swinderby VB

Mitie; Swinderby; Vor Ort; GBP 24.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mitie in Swinderby is recruiting a Detention Custody Officer to support in-country escorting and holding facility duties. The role involves transporting immigration residents, maintaining security, and upholding dignity and safety.

Training provided: a 4-week paid course, followed by 13 months of mentoring, leading to a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody. Flexible day/night shifts within a 24/7 operation offer long-term career opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• UK citizen with indefinite leave to remain or EEA status
• Valid UK passport
• Lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years with no single absence over 3 months
• Pass Enhanced DBS check, employer references (last 5 years) and Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting
• Full UK manual driving licence (at least 12 months' experience) with fewer than 7 points

Aufgaben

• Escort and transport immigration residents within the UK
• Drive a small minibus-sized vehicle and ensure safe transport
• Maintain high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity

Jobbeschreibung

Detention Custody Officer - Swinderby VB

Vehicle base DCO: Salary £28,684 based on 40 hours per week

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team. If you have: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, A calm and non-judgemental approach, Great problem-solving abilities, The ability to stay composed under pressure,

What You'll Be Doing

As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Vehicle Base, you'll be responsible for:

• Escorting and transporting immigration residents within the UK
• Driving a small minibus-sized vehicle and ensuring the safe transportation of those in your care
• Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect

As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Short-Term Holding Facility you'll be responsible for:

• Providing care to immigration residents in a fixed location
• Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect

This role requires flexibility, as you will work a mix of day and night shifts, covering a 24/7, 365-day operation.

No Experience? No Problem!

No prior experience or qualifications are needed—full training and support will be provided. If you have experience handling challenging situations or working with people in distress, it would be a plus.

Your journey begins with a 4-week paid training course, including a control and restraint training course. Over the next 13 months, you'll receive on-the-job mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.

Why Join Us?

Work-life balance - structured shifts for stability, up to 1 year in advance so you can plan your goals and travel.

Career growth - start with a Level 3 Apprenticeship, with opportunities for leadership roles

Continued personal development with full support given to enhance your career.

Free parking and uniform

Discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, holidays, and Health & Wellbeing Benefits. AND as a DCO, you can apply for a Blue Light discount card.

To apply, you must:

• Be a UK Citizen, with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen
• Hold a valid UK passport (expired visas in out-of-date passports cannot be accepted)
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months
• Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence (at least 12 months of experience)
• Have fewer than 7 points on your licence and no driving bans in the last 12 months
• Be over 21 years of age

Due to the safety-critical nature of this role, we require that employees are not under the influence of any substance—including prescribed medication—that may impair their ability to perform their duties safely. This includes any THC-based prescriptions due to the lack of reliable evidence on safe levels of THC in the system.

If you are currently prescribed medication that may affect your ability to carry out safety-critical tasks, we encourage you to discuss this with us as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments where appropriate and in line with our obligations under the Equality Act 2010.

To ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance, we operate a random drug and alcohol testing programme. By applying, you acknowledge that participation in this testing is a condition of employment.

Important: If you do not have a valid UK passport and a full UK manual car driving licence, we cannot proceed with your application.

Application Process

• Interview
• Capability assessments
• Full vetting screening