Custody Detention Officer

Northern Area Custody Facility, Watling Street Police Station
£22,671
£25,713
Grade D
Full Time
37
Permanent

Custody Detention Officer

Grade D

£18,621 - £21,135

The Custody Detention Officer (CDO) is responsible for working with the Custody Officer, to ensure the lawful, safe and secure detention of persons and their property whilst they are held in police custody. They must help to ensure that the welfare and rights of those detained are upheld in order to facilitate an effective investigation as well as their safe transition through the Criminal Justice System. During this process they are to ensure that factual and timely entries are made in the appropriate custody record and any other relevant documentation.

Further details relating to the role and responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

You must be available to attend a 3 and a half week training course

The role will be a uniformed role however the successful candidates will be required to provide their own appropriate footwear.

The successful applicants will need to undertake Vetting, Medical and Fitness Tests (which includes a bleep test and reach the level of 5.4)

This roles are based at Northern Area Custody and Watling Street, attracts  a 20% shift allowance and 14.22% Weekend Working allowance. Total starting salary being £24,993.

You must hold a Full Driving license

If you would like to find out more about the role there will be a familiarisation session on Thursday 4th November 2021 at 19:00hrs and Tuesday 9th November 2021. This will take place through Microsoft Teams. To register for this event please click on the below link.

https://staffordshirepolice.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-3/candidate/so/pm/7/pl/10/opp/800-Custody-Detention-Officer-Familiarisation-Event/en-GB

 

 

* Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.


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Please note that if successful for this role, the following tests and checks will be conducted:
  • Job related fitness test 
  • Medical assessment 
  • Biometric vetting

This opportunity is closed to applications.