Custody Detention Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Staffordshire Police as a Custody Detention Officer (CDO)

Full Time permanent roles

Starting Salary Pro Rata inclusive of allowances £30,429 - £34,511 (includes 20% Shift Allowance and 14.22% Weekend Working Allowance).

Full Driving License required

Custody Detention Officers (CDO’s) play a vital role in assisting with the secure detention, care and welfare of detained persons and their property. They support the safe operations of Staffordshire Police’s two operational custody suites: Northern Area Custody Facility and Watling Street Custody.

The main role of a Custody Detention Officer (CDO) :

It is the role of a CDO to support the Custody Officer in providing a safe and secure custody environment and ensure the rights and entitlements of people detained are protected and upheld.

To ensure the dignity and welfare of those the police has arrested and detained in one of our custody suites.

Duties Include:

• Conduct non-intimate searches, search and examine to ascertain identity, record and log possessions, take fingerprints and DNA samples, photographs, complete drug testing on arrest and ensure they are secure in a cell.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of detainees until their transfer or release, provide bedding, food and offer support and reassurance.
• Make regular cell checks and ensure that a sanitary environment is kept at all times
• Administration of custody IT systems and prepare detainees for court.
• Responsible for delivering a safe and secure environment for those detained in connection with a wide variety of criminal matters.
• Deal with people using effective communication skills, showing compassion and empathy whilst remaining calm when presented with volatile situations.
• Treat detainees with dignity and respect and aim to de-escalate any situation that may lead to force having to be used. In the situation that this cannot be avoided, reasonable force might be needed in executing the role.
• Monitor cameras to ensure the safety of high-risk vulnerable people
• Liaise with solicitors, family members and other partners who work in custody environment

Training will be provided as an initial 4 week training course to ensure that you have all of the knowledge and skills required for the role. This will be followed by 3 weeks mentoring with an experienced CDO where a competency portfolio will be completed

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

Please complete and submit your form online. You should look to include as much relevant experience, knowledge and skills as you can within the space provided. Where possible, use example of where you have carried out similar responsibilities in your work. If you are unable to provide work examples, you may use instances from other aspects of your life, but be sure to keep them relevant.

Closing date – Monday 14th October 2024 – 12 Midday. (Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received)

What we can Offer you - Why Work For Us | Staffordshire Police

Just some of the benefits of working for Staffordshire Police:

Pension Scheme - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)

Annual Leave Entitlement - starting at 26 days plus bank holidays

Shift allowance for unsociable hours

Sick pay scheme

Fostering friendly policy

Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption

Occupational Health

On site Gyms

Staff associations

Reward and Recognition

Blue light Card –

Lottery

Free parking

In support of your application the Positive Action team has organised an online session were they can offer you an insight of the role and the Force. The meeting will take place on 7th October 2024 17:30 – 18:30. If you would like to attend please email positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk for the link.

Staffordshire Police / Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit.  We encourage and welcome applications from  all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions.  If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police / Staffordshire Fire and Rescue we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk positive.action@staffordshirefire.gov.uk