Prisoner Custody Officer

TN United Kingdom; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

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Working as a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a job; it’s the chance to be a part of something great, to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make a difference every day. In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer:

• Base Salary of £, (hrs pw).
• We believe in recognising your contributions and growth, so as well as continuous training & development opportunities, every year, you will be eligible for a base salary increment, allowing you to see tangible progress in your earnings (year 2 - £, / year 3 - £, / year 4 - £,)
• Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance; days annual leave (rising to after 7 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays;
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, MIND, Simply Health Care and Dental Plans and more
• Access to a range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, Retail and Hospitality discounts and more
• A supportive team & culture where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion

We are operational /6 and you’ll cover various early and late shifts, hrs pw. Flexibility is key as due to the nature of the role there are a range of different working arrangements & additional hours. There will be days when your finishing time could be unpredictable; however, we operate a rota basis (provided weeks in advance) that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love.

About the Role:

As a PCO at our court, you’ll work as part of a team to provide safe and secure escorting & custody services to detainees, focusing on the physical and mental wellbeing of those in your care.

During court, you’ll be responsible for every aspect of their care until it’s time for them to return to custody or to be released. Key duties include accompanying defendants in court rooms and cells; searching property or people; ensuring food and drink is available and completing paperwork and data entry for the day.

What you need to do the job!

Our current PCOs come to us with different work & life experiences; what you’ve done before doesn’t matter, what matters is that you’re committed to making a difference in the lives of others – the rest you will learn during your 5 1/2-week training course and through our experienced colleagues.

Ideally, you’ll hold a current valid driver's license, be reasonably fit, and have good written and verbal communication skills, using those skills to manage and control all situations. Our roles would suit those who have a particular interest in criminology or psychology.

Our Assessment Process:

Online Assessment (sent via email upon application) -> Briefing call to assess eligibility -> Competency based virtual interview -> short role-play and written exercise.

Additional Information:

All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 4, and all offers of employment are subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 checks with Enhanced DBS (Adult & Child Barring) and satisfactory employment references.