Prisoner Escort & Custody Driver (Sittingbourne, Kent, GB, ME10 2PG)

Serco
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 26,745 - 34,145 annuallyFunction: Transportation & Fleet OperationsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Empathy","Stress management","Teamwork"]

Operate as a Prisoner Escort Custody Driver (PCO) within PECS to transport detainees between prisons, police stations and courts. Work as part of a crew with mandatory early/late shifts, maintain paperwork, ensure welfare and safety, and comply with strict protocols while earning a salary with incremental raises and benefits.

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6 months ago

Prisoner Escort & Custody Driver (Sittingbourne, Kent, GB, ME10 2PG)

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Job Summary

Operate as a Prisoner Escort Custody Driver (PCO) within PECS to transport detainees between prisons, police stations and courts. Work as part of a crew with mandatory early/late shifts, maintain paperwork, ensure welfare and safety, and comply with strict protocols while earning a salary with incremental raises and benefits.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Transportation & Fleet Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • •Start the day early and attend briefings to receive assignments, including details on prisoners, pick-up and drop-off locations, and specific risks.
  • •Check handheld devices for schedules and prisoner information and complete vehicle checks.
  • •Collect prisoners from various locations, verify paperwork and property, search prisoners and load them onto the vehicle.
  • •Monitor prisonerst welfare during transport, conduct cell checks and provide water; arrange comfort stops for long journeys.
  • •Transport prisoners to courts and handle inter-prison transfers for reasons such as bed space management or educational needs.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 26,745 - 34,145 annually
Perks:PensionLife InsuranceAnnual LeaveDiscountsDental Plans

Key Requirements

  • •Current drivers licence, B1 or C1 licence (valid CPC card desirable)
  • •Ability to understand and respond to the emotional needs of detainees
  • •Ability to think on your feet and make quick, effective decisions in challenging situations
  • •Strong ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure safety and well-being of detainees
  • •Meticulous in following protocols, conducting searches and completing paperwork accurately
Experience:Public sectorJustice
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingEmpathyStress managementTeamwork
Licenses:B1C1
Languages:English

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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