Prisoner Escort Custody Driver

Job Description

• Prisoner Escort Custody Driver at a Vehicle Base can earn between £27,412 & £32,011 dependent upon the driving license and overtime (base salary is £26,812 plus a driving allowance and overtime);
• Permanent role offering job stability & job security
• New Southgate Vehicle Base -N11 1JL

Could you take someone from confusion to clarityCould you take them from confrontational to calmCould you take somebody from secluded to supported If so, then a Prisoner Escort Custody Driver position could be just the role foryou!As a Prisoner Escort Custody Driver at one of our Vehicle Bases your role is to provide court transportation services, collecting detainees from prisons or police stations and transporting them safely and securely to courts. Once there, youre responsiblefor every aspect of their care until its time for them to return to custody or to be released. Duties include, accompanying defendants in court; searching property or people; ensuring food and drink is available and completing paperwork and data entry forthe day.Our roles are 40hours per week. Daytime shifts Monday- Saturday. You must be flexible as there will be occasions when finish times are unpredictable (overtime paid).What you need to do the jobThe great thing is, there is no previous experience required! What is key is that you are patient and understanding. If you are successful through our eligibility & assessment process, we will invite you to attend a five-week training course thatll provideyou with the skills you need to be a Prisoner Custody Officer.You must have excellent written and verbal communications skills and be able to use those skills to manage and control all situations, ensuring your detainee remains calm and cared for. Our roles would suit those who have an interest in criminology or psychology.Due to the nature of this role is essential for you to hold a full UK drivers license (C1 allowance £2400 per annum / D1 allowance £2700 per annum)Still not sure this is the right role for you Try our careers assistant to find out more: Careers AssistantOur Assessment Process:Briefing call to assess eligibility -> Competency based Virtual Interview -> short role-play and written exercise.Why Serco

• Meaningful and vital work: Detainees in the right frame of mind ensure courts run on time in a secure way. And we do it right, with over 15,000 prisoner movements a month we only have to use force 0.24% of the time
• A world of opportunity: Sercos contract covers 104 courts and 16 vehicle bases. Prisoner Custody Officers can progress into Court Custody Management and Base Ops Management roles
• Great people: Youll find yourself working with a variety of highly supportive and experienced people

What we offer

• PCOs at a Vehicle Base can earn between £27,412 & £32,011 dependent upon the driving license and overtime (base salary is £26,812 plus a driving allowance and overtime);
• Pluspension (matched up to 6%), life insurance; 20 days annual leave rising to 25 after 7 years service plus Bank Holidays;
• Continuous training & development opportunities
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your familysuch as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans, Cycle to Work Scheme Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure and Hospitality discounts
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where youll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office, and satisfactory employment references.#PECSAbout SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public servicesaround the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee NetworksSercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionateabout diversity, inclusion and belonging.ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles an