Custody Detention Officer

We are looking for people who want to make a difference working alongside the Police in custody suites, caring for detainees – from supporting them during the time spent in custody, completing forensic samples, working with other agencies to support and help with detainees' rehabilitation. The custody suites can be an energetic place to work, with no two shifts the same. Whilst detained, we provide individuals with all their physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs. As well as escorting detainees, making recorded observations as per their individual plan, you will work with colleagues and the Police to deal with any detainee that is a risk of harming themselves.

Responsibilities

Caring for detainees in police custody suites; Supporting detainees during time in custody; Completing forensic samples; Working with other agencies to support and help with detainees' rehabilitation; Escorting detainees; Making recorded observations as per individual plan; Working with colleagues and the Police to deal with detainees at risk of harming themselves; Providing physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs; Using computer and various programs competently; Working flexibly across an assigned region in Police Custody Suites and Force area

Requirements

Empathy to work with vulnerable people; Reasonable level of spoken and written English and basic numeracy; Competent in IT and using a computer; Full valid driving licence; Right to work in UK, lived in UK with British Passport or ILR for 3 years and no gaps out of country more than 3 months; Subject to police vetting checks, clean driving/criminal record is essential; Flexibility to work across assigned region in Police Custody Suites and Force area

Nice to have

Previous experience working within the police/security/armed forces would be beneficial

Benefits

Pension; Life Assurance; Cycle to Work Scheme; Employee Shares Schemes; Salary Finance Options; Holiday; Virtual GP; Financial wellbeing assistance; Choices flexible benefits platform; High street discounts; Life cover up to four times salary; Enhanced pension contributions; Save-as-you-earn scheme; Mitie Matching Share Plan; Mitie Stars cash prizes; Training and development