Prisoner Custody Officer

Serco
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull time2,720+Function: Communications, PR & CommunitySkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Conflict management","Confidentiality","Decision making"]

Join a Prisoner Custody Officer team in PECS to escort detainees, manage custody and welfare during court proceedings, and ensure safety and security through proactive duty execution, searches, and effective liaison with court staff. The role includes full training, shift flexibility, and progression opportunities within Serco's justice services.

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Serco
Serco
5 months ago

Prisoner Custody Officer

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Job Summary

Join a Prisoner Custody Officer team in PECS to escort detainees, manage custody and welfare during court proceedings, and ensure safety and security through proactive duty execution, searches, and effective liaison with court staff. The role includes full training, shift flexibility, and progression opportunities within Serco's justice services.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

  • •Escort detainees within the court, including to courtrooms, cells, and facilities.
  • •Supervise detainees during hearings to maintain safety and security.
  • •Manage sensitive situations and maintain strict confidentiality.
  • •Support detainee welfare, including access to food, drink, and wellbeing checks.
  • •Monitor behaviour and respond to incidents or risks.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: 2,720
Perks:HolidaysPensionTrainingHealth InsuranceDiscounts

Key Requirements

  • •Full UK driving licence (B/B1) desirable
  • •Reasonable fitness for the physical demands of the role
  • •Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • •Ability to stay calm and make decisions under pressure
  • •Confidence managing behaviour and de-escalating conflict
Experience:Public sectorJusticeSecurity
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkConflict managementConfidentialityDecision making
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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