Prisoner Custody Officer (Lewes, East Sussex, GB, BN7 1YB)

Serco
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 23,402+ annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunitySkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Emotional resilience","Problem-solving"]

Join the Prisoner Custody Officer team in PECS at Lewes Crown Court to provide safe, secure escorting and custody services to detainees. You’ll work on a 35-hour week with a rotating early/late shift pattern, receive training, a defined salary progression, and a benefits package, and contribute to a professional justice system-wide operation.

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6 months ago

Prisoner Custody Officer (Lewes, East Sussex, GB, BN7 1YB)

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Job Summary

Join the Prisoner Custody Officer team in PECS at Lewes Crown Court to provide safe, secure escorting and custody services to detainees. You’ll work on a 35-hour week with a rotating early/late shift pattern, receive training, a defined salary progression, and a benefits package, and contribute to a professional justice system-wide operation.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

  • •Escort defendants to and from courtrooms, cells, and other areas within the court, including accompanying them to the toilet to ensure security and safety.
  • •Monitor and supervise detainees in the docks during court sessions to ensure security and safety.
  • •Maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information discussed during court proceedings and testimonies.
  • •Ensure detainees have access to food and drink and accommodate dietary requirements.
  • •Work with court staff, law enforcement, and legal professionals to ensure smooth and secure court operations.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 23,402 annually
Perks:PensionLife InsuranceAnnual LeaveEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •Ideally have a current valid driver’s license; be reasonably fit and have good written and verbal communications skills.
  • •Willingness to participate in a 5 1/2-week training course and ongoing development.
  • •Demonstrate commitment to making a difference and ability to work as part of a team in a justice setting.
  • •Respect for confidentiality and discretion when handling detainee information and court proceedings.
Experience:Public sectorJusticeCourts
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkEmotional resilienceProblem-solving
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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