Working as a Prisoner Escort & Custody Officer in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a job; it’s the chance to be a part of something great, to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make a difference every day. In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer: Salary of £28,715 (40hrs pw). Salary during 5 ½ weeks of training is £25,126 Continuous training & development opportunities, with annual base salary increments: Year 2 - £26,357, Year 3 - £26,835, Year 4 - £27,352 Generous driving allowance: £600 for B1 license holders, £2,400 for C1 license holders, £2,700 for D License holders (subject to terms & conditions) First-year income potential between £31,316 to £33,416, including base salary, driving allowances, and overtime Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance; 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 7 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays Access to discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, and more Health and wellbeing support: Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, MIND, Dental Plans Supportive team & culture with a focus on diversity and inclusion We are operational 24/6, covering various early and late shifts (minimum of 40hrs pw), including bank holidays (except Christmas Day and Good Friday). Flexibility is key, as you may work more than the contractual 40-hour week. Part-time positions for day shifts only can be considered, with full-time attendance required during the initial training period. About the Role: As a PCO at our base, you’ll work as part of a crew to provide safe and secure court transportation & custody services. Key duties include: Collecting detainees from prisons or police stations and transporting them safely and securely to courts Ensuring the care of their physical and mental wellbeing Accompanying defendants in court rooms and cells Searching property or people Ensuring food and drink availability and completing paperwork and data entry What you need to do the job: Current driver’s license, C1 or D License with valid CPC card & Tacho Graph desirable Reasonably fit with good written and verbal communication skills Commitment to making a difference to the lives of others Our Assessment Process: Online Assessment (sent upon application) -> Briefing call to assess eligibility -> Competency-based virtual interview -> Short role-play and written exercise. All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 checks with Enhanced DBS (Adult & Child Barring) and satisfactory employment references.