Prisoner Custody Officer - Burgess Hill

PRISONER CUSTODY DRIVER / OFFICER

Prisoner Custody Driver / Officer required in Burgess Hill. This is a permanent/full-time position.

Salary and Benefits

Our client is looking to offer a salary of £18,291. There is an opportunity for overtime. Benefits also include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Discount vouchers
• Childcare vouchers

About the Role

Our client treats people in their care fairly and without discrimination, with respect to their dignity, and with understanding and compassion. They will offer full training which includes first aid, mental health, and control and restraint.

Key Responsibilities

As a Prisoner Custody Driver / Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the safe and secure movement of people in custody; including out of prison, on to the vehicles and at court
• Ensure the welfare of people in custody, this includes :
  • Conducting risk assessments for vulnerable or 'at risk' people
  • Managing their meals and snacks
  • Ensuring comfort stops are taken when necessary whilst in transit
• Securely escorting people in custody whilst in court including to the dock, on legal visits and during comfort breaks
• Ensuring all 'prisoner checks' are completed and recorded
• Managing incidents if they occur including potential use of physical force to control and restrain when required
• Liaising with third party agencies including the police and prison services to ensure correct documentation is completed
• Maintaining the company vehicles by carrying out interior and exterior vehicle checks and ensuring accurate reporting and documentation.
• Ensuring vehicles have sufficient equipment to carry out tasks
• Maintaining own knowledge through regular review of business updates and operating procedures

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role will:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• The ability to work well under pressure and to tight time deadlines
• Ability to build effective working relationships and work as a team
• A positive and practical attitude
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Driving licence preferred for vehicle base positions
• Physical ability to use force when required

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO A PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING. IF INTERESTED PLEASE CALL 01727 831 632 AND ASK TO SPEAK WITH FERN OR ANA.