Detention Security & Assurance Officer

Government Recruitment Service; Horley; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Government Recruitment Service in Horley is seeking a Risk and Assurance Officer to join Immigration Enforcement’s Detention Services Security Team. The role focuses on testing security, reviewing use of force, and supporting incident response under Home Office contracts.

You will travel regionally to IRCs, manage security processes, undertake risk assessments and contribute to safety, security and compliance across the detention estate.

Formación

• Experience in security reviews and compliance monitoring is desirable.
• Ability to handle referrals, maintain registers and use intelligence systems.
• Strong report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally or nationally to IRCs.
• Willingness to work shift patterns and office-based hybrid arrangements.

Responsabilidades

• Undertaking security reviews of IRCs to test physical and procedural security and monitor compliance with contractual and legislative standards.
• Supporting security and intelligence processes, including handling referrals, maintaining registers and ensuring effective use of intelligence systems.
• Collating, reviewing and analysing operational intelligence, identifying trends and producing regular reports to inform decision-making and senior management.
• Conducting impartial assessments of use of force (UoF) incidents, providing clear, evidence-based feedback to support learning and compliance with policy.
• Maintaining knowledge of current UoF techniques through annual training and required upskilling, and delivering training and awareness sessions.
• Using Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems effectively, with strong organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including report writing, building professional relationships and engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Working independently, using initiative and adapting to changing priorities while contributing effectively as part of a team, demonstrating integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement and high standards.

Descripción del empleo

Government Recruitment Service in Horley is seeking a Risk and Assurance Officer to join Immigration Enforcement’s Detention Services Security Team. The role focuses on testing security, reviewing use of force, and supporting incident response under Home Office contracts.

You will travel regionally to IRCs, manage security processes, undertake risk assessments and contribute to safety, security and compliance across the detention estate.