Prisoner Custody Driver
- Employer
- Undisclosed Company
- Location
- Surrey, Woking
- Salary
- training, vouchers & life insurance
- Closing date
- 28 Jun 2018
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- Sector
- Driving and Logistics, Public Sector
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
PRISONER CUSTODY DRIVER The Role
Our client is looking for Prisoner Custody Drivers within the Woking / Staines area. Within this role, your main responsibility will be to ensure the safe and secure movement of people within custody to and from court. This is a full time / permanent position.
Salary & Benefits
The salary for this role is £21,758.60 per annum and the client offers a variety of benefits which include:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme and life insurance
- Discount vouchers
- Childcare vouchers
- Overtime
- Full training - including first aid, mental health, and control and restraint
Responsibilities
As a Prisoner Custody Driver, you'll be responsible for the following:
- Safe and secure movement of people within custody - including in and out of prison, on to the vehicle and at court
- Ensuring the welfare of the people within custody - including completing risk assessments for venerable / 'at risk' people, managing meals and snacks, ensuring comfort stops are taken during transit
- Ensuring the security and safety of people within custody when outside the vehicle - including to the dock, on legal visits and during comfort stops
- Ensuring all 'prisoner checks' are completed and recorded
- Managing incidents if they occur including potential use of physical force to control or restrain when required
You will also:
- Liase with third party agencies including the police and prison services to ensure the correct documents are completed
- Maintain company vehicles by carrying out both internal and external checks - reporting and documenting as you go
- Ensure each vehicle has the sufficient equipment to carry out tasks
- Maintain your own knowledge of business updates and operating procedures
Skills Required
As a Prisoner Custody Driver you will have:
- Strong communication skills - written and oral
- A driving license
- Physical ability to use force when it's required
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- A security or army background - or similar
- The ability to work well under pressure
- The ability to build strong working relationships
- A positive attitude
- Accuracy and attention to detail
PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT YOU'LL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO A DBS CHECK FOR THIS ROLE.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL FERN OR ANA ON 01727 831 632.
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