Escort Custody Officer
- Recruiter
- The SmartList
- Location
- Wakefield
- Salary
- 17472.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 05 Oct 2017
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering, Defence
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
LOCATION: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
JOB TITLE: Escort Custody Officer
SALARY & BENEFITS: GBP17,472 plus great benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme and life assurance, Discount & Childcare vouchers
WORKING HOURS: Full Time - Will require flexible approach to working hours
THE COMPANY: If you are looking for a new challenge where no day is the same and can provide an outstanding service by ensuring the safe and secure movement of people in custody; within our clients vehicles and courts across Wakefield, West Yorkshire, whilst working efficiently to meet deadlines, then our client wants to hear from you!
Our client are a well respected prisoner transportation company who provide the safe and secure transportation and custody suite services for prisoners and young people in custody across England and Wales and our now looking for Escort Custody Officers to join their existing young offenders custody transport teams.
THE ROLE: As an Escort Custody Officer your primary responsibility is maintaining the welfare of the people in our clients custody, providing care and support during their time in the court system. You will provide a duty of care to young offenders and will treat them fairly and decently without discrimination, with respect for their dignity, and with understanding and compassion. This is a varied and interesting role where no day can be the same, and full training including first aid, mental health, and control and restraint will be given to candidates as well as an excellent salary, benefits and working conditions.
Key Responsibilities for the Escort Custody Officer's role in Wakefield, West Yorkshire include :-
Responsible for the safe and secure movement of people in our client's custody; including out of prison, in vehicles, at court including to the dock, and on legal visits and comfort breaks
Ensure the welfare of people in custody, including conducting risk assessments for vulnerable or 'at risk' people, managing meal times & snacks as well as ensuring comfort stops are taken when necessary whilst in transit
Ensuring all 'prisoner checks' are completed and recorded
Manage incidents if they occur including potential use of physical force to control and restrain when required
Liaise with third party agencies including the police and prison services to ensure correct documentation is completed
THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate for the Escort Custody Officer's role should be a calm and patient person who has excellent communication skills and can effectively build good working relation with people on all levels. You should be someone who a positive and practical attitude, is non judgemental and can provide a high level of care to people.
Due to the nature of this role you should be someone who is physically fit, must be comfortable in confined spaces with prisoners, able to commit to a flexible working pattern. A full UK Driving Licence is also essential.
Key Experience/ Characteristics preferred for the Escort Custody Officer's role :-
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
The ability to work well under pressure and to tight time deadlines
Must have full UK Driving Licence
Must be Physical fit and able to use force and restrain when required
Flexibility with the hours you can work is essential
A positive and practical attitude is essential
Please note due to the nature of this role and working with young offenders, our client has vetting process which would require candidates to undergo a DBS check and disclose personal and financial information.
Does this sound like you? If yes then please hit the apply now button.
You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps
JOB TITLE: Escort Custody Officer
SALARY & BENEFITS: GBP17,472 plus great benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme and life assurance, Discount & Childcare vouchers
WORKING HOURS: Full Time - Will require flexible approach to working hours
THE COMPANY: If you are looking for a new challenge where no day is the same and can provide an outstanding service by ensuring the safe and secure movement of people in custody; within our clients vehicles and courts across Wakefield, West Yorkshire, whilst working efficiently to meet deadlines, then our client wants to hear from you!
Our client are a well respected prisoner transportation company who provide the safe and secure transportation and custody suite services for prisoners and young people in custody across England and Wales and our now looking for Escort Custody Officers to join their existing young offenders custody transport teams.
THE ROLE: As an Escort Custody Officer your primary responsibility is maintaining the welfare of the people in our clients custody, providing care and support during their time in the court system. You will provide a duty of care to young offenders and will treat them fairly and decently without discrimination, with respect for their dignity, and with understanding and compassion. This is a varied and interesting role where no day can be the same, and full training including first aid, mental health, and control and restraint will be given to candidates as well as an excellent salary, benefits and working conditions.
Key Responsibilities for the Escort Custody Officer's role in Wakefield, West Yorkshire include :-
Responsible for the safe and secure movement of people in our client's custody; including out of prison, in vehicles, at court including to the dock, and on legal visits and comfort breaks
Ensure the welfare of people in custody, including conducting risk assessments for vulnerable or 'at risk' people, managing meal times & snacks as well as ensuring comfort stops are taken when necessary whilst in transit
Ensuring all 'prisoner checks' are completed and recorded
Manage incidents if they occur including potential use of physical force to control and restrain when required
Liaise with third party agencies including the police and prison services to ensure correct documentation is completed
THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate for the Escort Custody Officer's role should be a calm and patient person who has excellent communication skills and can effectively build good working relation with people on all levels. You should be someone who a positive and practical attitude, is non judgemental and can provide a high level of care to people.
Due to the nature of this role you should be someone who is physically fit, must be comfortable in confined spaces with prisoners, able to commit to a flexible working pattern. A full UK Driving Licence is also essential.
Key Experience/ Characteristics preferred for the Escort Custody Officer's role :-
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
The ability to work well under pressure and to tight time deadlines
Must have full UK Driving Licence
Must be Physical fit and able to use force and restrain when required
Flexibility with the hours you can work is essential
A positive and practical attitude is essential
Please note due to the nature of this role and working with young offenders, our client has vetting process which would require candidates to undergo a DBS check and disclose personal and financial information.
Does this sound like you? If yes then please hit the apply now button.
You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps