Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Custody Detention Officer
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About the Role
Are you interested in working within the criminal justice system? In a core role supporting the police?
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.
What You Can Earn
- Salary: £29,453.89
- Working Pattern: Full time - 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
- Referral Bonus: £150 each time you refer a colleague who successfully joins us.
What are the minimum requirements?
- Experience: Previous Police/Security/forces experience would be beneficial.
- Language: Reasonable level of spoken and written English.
- Numeracy: Basic numeracy.
- IT Skills: Competent in IT and using a computer.
- Driving: Full valid driving licence.
- Residency: Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months.
- Background Checks: All candidates are subject to police vetting checks - clean driving/criminal record is essential.
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A Little More About The Role
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 has 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.
You will be working in a small team alongside Police Officers: whilst also having the support of experienced Senior Custody Detention Officers to learn from.
Training
Once you have passed our selection and vetting process, you will begin your Police Services career by completing a 3-week initial training course (ITC) Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm on FULL PAY. You will then have continued development.
Opportunities For Growth
We will support you every step of the way, developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect. Opportunities to progress to Senior Custody Detention Officer, where you will manage sizeable teams.
Benefits
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
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- Virtual GP access for you and your household.
- Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.
- A flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices, where you can purchase extra holiday days, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, and more.
- High street discounts through our MiDeals platform.
- A cycle-to-work scheme.
- Life cover of up to four times your salary.
- Enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
About Us
Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
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