Base Location: Peterborough Vehicle Base, PE3 7PR
About the Role:
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. As a PCO at our base, you’ll work as part of a crew to provide safe and secure court transportation & custody services. You’ll collect detainees from prisons or police stations and transport them safely and securely to courts whilst ensuring the care of their physical and mental wellbeing.
Key duties include:
1. Accompanying defendants in court rooms and cells
2. Searching property or people
3. Ensuring food and drink is available
4. Completing paperwork and data entry for the day
What you need to do the job!
You’ll need to hold a current driver's license, C1 License (valid CPC card desirable) / D License (with valid CPC card & Tacho Graph desirable). You must be reasonably fit and have good written and verbal communication skills, using those skills to manage and control all situations. Our roles would suit those who have a particular interest in criminology or psychology.
Our Assessment Process:
Online Assessment (sent via email upon application) - > Briefing call to assess eligibility - > Competency-based virtual interview - > Short role-play and written exercise.
Additional Information:
All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 checks with Enhanced DBS (Adult & Child Barring) and satisfactory employment references.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary of £25,716 (40hrs pw). Salary during 5 ½ weeks training is £22,502. You may have the opportunity to accrue additional earnings through a generous driving allowance. Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance; 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 7 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays. A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family.
Apply:
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