Detention Custody Officer - Manchester Contracts
Ref: 04cbf05be8e8480d872874af421c4050Detainee Custody Officer - Manchester Short-Term Holding Facility, Airport and Vehicle Base
Join Us and Make a Difference
Vehicle base DCO: Salary £26,521 based on 40 hours per week
Holding facility and Airport DCO: Salary £27,847 based on 42 Hours per week.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team. If you have:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A calm and non-judgemental approach
Great problem-solving abilities
The ability to stay composed under pressure,
Then this could be the perfect role for you!
What You'll Be Doing
As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Vehicle Base, you'll be responsible for:
* Escorting and transporting immigration residents within the UK
* Driving a small minibus-sized vehicle and ensuring the safe transportation of those in your care
* Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect
As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Short-Term Holding Facility and Airport you'll be responsible for:
* Providing care to immigration residents in a fixed location
* Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect
This role requires flexibility, as you will work a mix of day and night shifts, covering a 24/7, 365-day operation.
No Experience? No Problem!
No prior experience or qualifications are needed-full training and support will be provided. If you have experience handling challenging situations or working with people in distress, it would be a plus.
Your journey begins with a 4-week paid training course, including a control and restraint training course. Over the next 13 months, you'll receive on-the-job mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.
Why Join Us?
Work-life balance - structured shifts for stability, up to 1 year in advance so you can plan your goals and travel.
Career growth - start with a Level 3 Apprenticeship, with opportunities for leadership roles
Continued personal development with full support given to enhance your career.
Free parking and uniform
Training: 4-week fully paid training course
A great selection of benefits incl. Access to on-line GP services, share options and a generous holiday allowance.
Pension and Life assurance
Reward & Recognition scheme.
Discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, holidays, and Health & Wellbeing Benefits. AND as a DCO, you can apply for a Blue Light discount card!!
Essential Requirements
To apply, you must:
Be a UK Citizen, a Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen
Hold a valid UK passport (expired visas in out-of-date passports cannot be accepted)
Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months
Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting
Hold a full UK manual driving licence (at least 12 months of experience)
Have fewer than 7 points on your licence and no driving bans in the last 12 months
Be over 21 years of age
Important: If you do not have a valid UK passport and a full UK manual car driving licence, we cannot proceed with your application.
Application Process
Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment process which includes:
Interview
Capability assessments
Full vetting screening
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey with us!
Vehicle base DCO: Salary £26,521 based on 40 hours per week Holding facility and Airport DCO: Salary £27,847 based on 42 Hours per week., Your journey begins with a 4-week paid training course, including a control and restraint training course. Over the next 13 months, you'll receive on-the-job mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody. Why Join Us? Work-life balance - structured shifts for stability, up to 1 year in advance so you can plan your goals and travel. Career growth - start with a Level 3 Apprenticeship, with opportunities for leadership roles Continued personal development with full support given to enhance your career. Free parking and uniform Training: 4-week fully paid training course A great selection of benefits incl. Access to on-line GP services, share options and a generous holiday allowance. Pension and Life assurance Reward & Recognition scheme. Discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, holidays, and Health & Wellbeing Benefits. AND as a DCO, you can apply for a Blue Light discount card!!
We're looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team. If you have: Strong communication and interpersonal skills A calm and non-judgemental approach Great problem-solving abilities The ability to stay composed under pressure, No prior experience or qualifications are needed-full training and support will be provided. If you have experience handling challenging situations or working with people in distress, it would be a plus., To apply, you must: Be a UK Citizen, a Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen Hold a valid UK passport (expired visas in out-of-date passports cannot be accepted) Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting Hold a full UK manual driving licence (at least 12 months of experience) Have fewer than 7 points on your licence and no driving bans in the last 12 months Be over 21 years of age Important: If you do not have a valid UK passport and a full UK manual car driving licence, we cannot proceed with your application.
Join Us and Make a Difference
Vehicle base DCO: Salary £26,521 based on 40 hours per week
Holding facility and Airport DCO: Salary £27,847 based on 42 Hours per week.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team. If you have:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A calm and non-judgemental approach
Great problem-solving abilities
The ability to stay composed under pressure,
Then this could be the perfect role for you!
What You'll Be Doing
As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Vehicle Base, you'll be responsible for:
* Escorting and transporting immigration residents within the UK
* Driving a small minibus-sized vehicle and ensuring the safe transportation of those in your care
* Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect
As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Short-Term Holding Facility and Airport you'll be responsible for:
* Providing care to immigration residents in a fixed location
* Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect
This role requires flexibility, as you will work a mix of day and night shifts, covering a 24/7, 365-day operation.
No Experience? No Problem!
No prior experience or qualifications are needed-full training and support will be provided. If you have experience handling challenging situations or working with people in distress, it would be a plus.
Your journey begins with a 4-week paid training course, including a control and restraint training course. Over the next 13 months, you'll receive on-the-job mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.
Why Join Us?
Work-life balance - structured shifts for stability, up to 1 year in advance so you can plan your goals and travel.
Career growth - start with a Level 3 Apprenticeship, with opportunities for leadership roles
Continued personal development with full support given to enhance your career.
Free parking and uniform
Training: 4-week fully paid training course
A great selection of benefits incl. Access to on-line GP services, share options and a generous holiday allowance.
Pension and Life assurance
Reward & Recognition scheme.
Discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, holidays, and Health & Wellbeing Benefits. AND as a DCO, you can apply for a Blue Light discount card!!
Essential Requirements
To apply, you must:
Be a UK Citizen, a Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen
Hold a valid UK passport (expired visas in out-of-date passports cannot be accepted)
Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months
Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting
Hold a full UK manual driving licence (at least 12 months of experience)
Have fewer than 7 points on your licence and no driving bans in the last 12 months
Be over 21 years of age
Important: If you do not have a valid UK passport and a full UK manual car driving licence, we cannot proceed with your application.
Application Process
Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment process which includes:
Interview
Capability assessments
Full vetting screening
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey with us!
Vehicle base DCO: Salary £26,521 based on 40 hours per week Holding facility and Airport DCO: Salary £27,847 based on 42 Hours per week., Your journey begins with a 4-week paid training course, including a control and restraint training course. Over the next 13 months, you'll receive on-the-job mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody. Why Join Us? Work-life balance - structured shifts for stability, up to 1 year in advance so you can plan your goals and travel. Career growth - start with a Level 3 Apprenticeship, with opportunities for leadership roles Continued personal development with full support given to enhance your career. Free parking and uniform Training: 4-week fully paid training course A great selection of benefits incl. Access to on-line GP services, share options and a generous holiday allowance. Pension and Life assurance Reward & Recognition scheme. Discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, holidays, and Health & Wellbeing Benefits. AND as a DCO, you can apply for a Blue Light discount card!!
We're looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team. If you have: Strong communication and interpersonal skills A calm and non-judgemental approach Great problem-solving abilities The ability to stay composed under pressure, No prior experience or qualifications are needed-full training and support will be provided. If you have experience handling challenging situations or working with people in distress, it would be a plus., To apply, you must: Be a UK Citizen, a Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen Hold a valid UK passport (expired visas in out-of-date passports cannot be accepted) Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting Hold a full UK manual driving licence (at least 12 months of experience) Have fewer than 7 points on your licence and no driving bans in the last 12 months Be over 21 years of age Important: If you do not have a valid UK passport and a full UK manual car driving licence, we cannot proceed with your application.
Detention Custody Officer - Manchester Contracts
Ref: 04cbf05be8e8480d872874af421c4050
Manchester, England
Mitie
Public Services & Safety