Base Location: Colchester Vehicle Base CO3 8PH Permanent roles offering job stability & security. Working as a Prisoner Escort & Custody Officer in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is a chance to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make a difference every day. We offer a salary of £28,715 (40hrs pw) with a training salary of £25,716. There are base salary increments each year and opportunities for additional earnings through driving allowances. You can anticipate a first-year income between £34,415 to £36,115. Benefits include a pension, life insurance, annual leave, and discounts. A supportive team & culture focused on diversity and inclusion. We are operational 24/6 with various early and late shifts (minimum of 40hrs pw) including bank holidays (except Christmas Day and Good Friday). Flexibility is key as there may be evening and possibly overnight work, but a rota is provided 12 weeks in advance. About the Role: As a PCO, you'll provide safe and secure court transportation & custody services, ensuring the care of detainees' physical and mental wellbeing. Your key duties include accompanying defendants, searching property or people, ensuring food and drink availability, and completing paperwork and data entry. What you need to do the job: You need a current driver's license and must be reasonably fit with good communication skills. Our roles suit those with an interest in criminology or psychology. Our Assessment Process: Online Assessment -> Briefing call -> Competency based virtual interview -> short role-play and written exercise. Additional Information: All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 checks and satisfactory employment references.