Prisoner Escort & Custody Driver

Serco
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 29,744+ annuallyFunction: Transportation & Fleet OperationsSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","De-escalation","Problem-solving","Stress management"]

Lead custody transport duties within PECS, ensuring safe, secure movement of detainees between prisons, police stations and courts. Operates on a 24/6 rota with early/late shifts, performing vehicle checks, paperwork and security handoffs, while maintaining high ethical standards and teamwork.

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Serco
6 months ago

Prisoner Escort & Custody Driver

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Job Summary

Lead custody transport duties within PECS, ensuring safe, secure movement of detainees between prisons, police stations and courts. Operates on a 24/6 rota with early/late shifts, performing vehicle checks, paperwork and security handoffs, while maintaining high ethical standards and teamwork.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Transportation & Fleet Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • •Start the day early and attend briefings to receive assignments, including prisoner details, pickup/drop-off locations and risks.
  • •Check handheld devices for schedules and prisoner information; perform vehicle checks.
  • •Collect prisoners from various locations, verify paperwork and property, search prisoners, and load them onto the vehicle.
  • •Monitor prisoners' welfare during transport, conduct cell checks, provide water, and arrange comfort stops for long journeys.
  • •Transport prisoners to courts and manage inter-prison transfers; return to base, conduct end-of-use checks, report defects and complete documentation.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 29,744 annually
Perks:PensionLife InsuranceAnnual LeaveBank HolidaysDiscountsHealth Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •Valid drivers license with B1 or C1 license (CPC desirable)
  • •Current drivers license and ability to meet fitness requirements for restraining detainees
  • •Ability to understand and respond to detainees' emotional needs; de-escalation skills
  • •Strong teamwork and collaboration with colleagues to ensure detainee safety
  • •Meticulous in following protocols, completing paperwork accurately
Experience:CustodyPrison servicesSecurity
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkDe-escalationProblem-solvingStress management
Licenses:B1C1
Certifications:CPC

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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