Detention Security Risk & Assurance Officer

Government Recruitment Service; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

The Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Risk and Assurance Officer in Oxford to join Immigration Enforcement's Detention Services Security Team. The role oversees security reviews, assurance activities and intelligence processes, and works with local teams to maintain safety, security and compliance across the detention estate.

Full-time, permanent position with a salary of £34,415 to £38,991 per year. Regular travel to IRCs is expected, with shift patterns and on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in security reviews and assurance activities.
• Ability to travel regionally or nationally.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

The Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Risk and Assurance Officer in Oxford to join Immigration Enforcement's Detention Services Security Team. The role oversees security reviews, assurance activities and intelligence processes, and works with local teams to maintain safety, security and compliance across the detention estate.

Full-time, permanent position with a salary of £34,415 to £38,991 per year. Regular travel to IRCs is expected, with shift patterns and on-call duties as required.