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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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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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