Job Description

Detainee Custody Officer - Swinderby Vehicle Base and Short Term Holding Facility
Join Us and Make a Difference
? Vehicle base DCO: Salary 26,521 based on 40 hours per week
? Short Term Holding Facility DCO: Salary 27,847 based on 42 hours per week
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team. If you have:
? Strong communication and interpersonal skills
? A calm and non-judgemental approach
? Great problem-solving abilities
? The ability to stay composed under pressure,
Then this could be the perfect role for you!
What You'll Be Doing
As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Vehicle Base, you'll be responsible for:

• Escorting and transporting immigration residents within the UK
• Driving a small minibus-sized vehicle and ensuring the safe transportation of those in your care
• Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect

As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Short-Term Holding Facility you'll be responsible for:

• Providing care to immigration residents in a fixed location

• Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect

This role requires flexibility, as you will work a mix of day and night shifts, covering a 24/7, 365-day operation.
No Experience? No Problem!
No prior experience or qualifications are needed-full training and support will be provided. If you have experience handling challenging situations or working with people in distress, it would be a plus.
Your journey begins with a 4-week paid training course, including a control and restraint training course. Over the next 13 months, you'll receive on-the-job mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.
Why Join Us?
? Work-life balance - structured shifts for stability, up to 1 year in advance so you can plan your goals and travel.
? Career growth - start with a Level 3 Apprenticeship, with opportunities for leadership roles
?Continued personal development with full support given to enhance your career.
?Free parking and uniform
? Training: 4-week fully paid training course
?A great selection of benefits incl. Access to on-line GP services, share options and a generous holiday allowance.
?Pension and Life assurance
?Reward & Recognition scheme.
?Discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, holidays, and Health & Wellbeing Benefits. AND as a DCO, you can apply for a Blue Light discount card.
Essential Requirements
To apply, you must:
? Be a UK Citizen, a Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen
? Hold a valid UK passport (expired visas in out-of-date passports cannot be accepted)
? Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months
? Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting
? Hold a full UK manual driving licence (at least 12 months of experience)
? Have fewer than 7 points on your licence and no driving bans in the last 12 months
? Be over 21 years of age
? Important: If you do not have a valid UK passport and a full UK manual car driving licence, we cannot proceed with your application.
Application Process
Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment process which includes:
? Interview
? Capability assessments
? Full vetting screening
? Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey with us!

Skills Required