Prison Custody Officer
- Employer
- Undisclosed Company
- Location
- High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
- Salary
- £17500 - £17963.40 per annum + Benefits
- Closing date
- 21 May 2019
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- Sector
- Driving and Logistics, Public Sector
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
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Prison Custody Officer
£17,963.40 per annum plus overtime
High Wycombe
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the safe and secure movement of people in our custody; including on our vehicles and at court
- Ensure the welfare of people in our custody, this includes
- Conducting risk assessments for vulnerable or 'at risk' people
- Managing their meals and snacks
- 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 own knowledge through regular review of business updates and operating procedures
Skills Required:
- 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
- Physical ability to use force when required
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme (auto-enrolment) and life assurance
- Discount vouchers
- Childcare Vouchers
- Employee assistance programme
- Health care cash plan
For more information, please apply today!
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