Youth & Adult Escort Officer

Serco
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 25,555 - 31,263 annuallyFunction: Security & Public SafetySkills: ["Communication","Decision-making","De-escalation","Teamwork","Confidentiality"]

Join Prisoner Escort Custody Services to provide safe, secure court transport and custody for children, young people, and adults. You’ll escort individuals to court, conduct risk assessments and vehicle checks, manage welfare in custody, liaise with court staff, and complete required documentation. The role includes 5½ weeks of paid training, structured shift rotas, and opportunities for dual badge specialist development, supported by experienced colleagues.

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Youth & Adult Escort Officer

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Job Summary

Join Prisoner Escort Custody Services to provide safe, secure court transport and custody for children, young people, and adults. You’ll escort individuals to court, conduct risk assessments and vehicle checks, manage welfare in custody, liaise with court staff, and complete required documentation. The role includes 5½ weeks of paid training, structured shift rotas, and opportunities for dual badge specialist development, supported by experienced colleagues.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Security & Public Safety

Key Responsibilities

  • •Attend briefings and follow route and detainee details, including conducting risk assessments and vehicle checks.
  • •Transport adult and young detainees in line with protocols and maintain welfare in custody.
  • •Escort individuals to court, liaise with court staff, and supervise detainees at court while remaining professional.
  • •Support and engage young detainees and manage a range of situations, including supporting vulnerable individuals.
  • •Return or hand over detainees and complete checks and required paperwork.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 25,555 - 31,263 annually
Perks:PensionDentalGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •Full UK driving licence (B/B1) essential.
  • •Reasonable fitness for the physical demands of the role.
  • •Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • •Ability to stay calm and make decisions under pressure, with confidence de-escalating conflict.
  • •Professionalism, integrity, and respect for confidentiality, with a genuine interest in working with children and young people.
Skills:CommunicationDecision-makingDe-escalationTeamworkConfidentiality
Licenses:UK driving licence (B/B1)

Eligibility

Visa:Skilled Worker
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Serco
Provides public services across defence, transport, health, justice, immigration and citizen services, delivering operations, consultancy and managed services to governments and commercial clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hook, United Kingdom
Founded: 1929
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