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Prisoner Custody Officer

Prisoner Custody Officer

Posted 5 August by GEOAmey
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£13.25 per hour
Perth , Perthshire
Permanent, full-time
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Prisoner Custody Officer, Perth Vehicle Base
Permanent contracts available on 35, 38 and 45 hours (based on location/shift pattern), with regular overtime available although not guaranteed.

You will join on an hourly rate of £13.25 per hour.

If you are a driver with D Licence you will be eligible to receive an hourly allowance (non-pensionable) when driving of an additional £2.75 per hour.

Basic Annual Earnings excluding overtime

  • 35 hour contract = £24,115
  • 38 hour contract = £26,182
  • 45 hour contract = £31,005
  • 38 hour contract, D-Licence Driver = £31,616
Here's a few questions for you:
  • Can you deal with people from widely differing backgrounds and when they are in difficult personal circumstances?
  • Can you communicate effectively and deal with conflict or challenging situations calmly and with confidence?
  • Are you non-judgemental and committed to engaging with people in a respectful way and one that upholds their dignity?
  • Are you able to work within a highly regulated, disciplined environment?
If the answer is yes, we would like to ask one last question - will you please apply for an enormously rewarding and important role with us?

Whois GEOAmey
GEOAmey is a 50:50 joint venture company between GEO inc. based in the United States, one of the world's largest correctional services provider and Amey, one of the largest infrastructure and consulting companies in the UK. GEOAmey provide all court custody and prisoner escorting services in Scotland between prisons, police stations and courts as well as supervising all prisoner visits outside of the prison system including hospital appointments and such things like family funerals.

What is involved in this job
  • The people in your care and custody will have a variety of different needs and it will be your role to ensure they are met
  • Ensuring the people you will be responsible for are always treatedwith dignity and respect whilst maintaining a safe, secure, and structured environment
  • You have full responsibility for every aspect of the physical and mental wellbeing of adults in your care to ensure they are safe and secure
  • You will liaise with Prison and Police authorities, ensuring all documentation is completed and correct, carrying out risk assessments on vulnerable or at-risk prisoners
  • You will escort, supervise, and transport prisoners from courts, police stations or prisons
  • You will escort, supervise and transport prisoners to and from hospitals or other outside visits such as family funerals
  • You will be responsible for your vehicle each day, carrying out external and internal checks and making sure it has the right equipment and consumables for the day, like food and water.
Back Shift working hours
If you join us working a back shift, you will be on a 35-hour contract and operate on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with one additional shift per month to make up your hours. Shift times are 13.00 - 22.00. You will also be eligible for mileage and travel time from your allocated base.

What experience do I need?
You do not need it; your personal attributes are more important as we provide you with a six-week comprehensive full time training programme followed by a full week of job shadowing. This ensures you will be fully prepared to take on the roleand responsibilities of a front-line Prisoner Custody Officer. We are looking for you to have the right behaviours to care for and help people; you will need empathy, patience, and the ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations - we teach you the technical 'stuff' in the classroom.

A basic level of physical fitness and flexibility is however required so that you can carry out the role safely.

A full UK driving licence is required for working within the vehicle base.

Here are some of our benefits:
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Retail discounts and benefits platform, including a company provided reloadable Spree card
  • Access to free unlimited mental health support & financial wellbeing via the award-winning UNUM app
  • Healthcare scheme (HSF), 24/7 GP support, personal training session & nutritionist access (twice yearly via online)
  • Enhanced family friendly benefits (Maternity / Paternity)
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
  • Comprehensive training programmes to enhance your skills and knowledge
  • Meaningful work that contributes to the Criminal Justice System
Vetting

The Enhanced Disclosure process is designed to assess your suitability for a position that involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults, sensitive information, or circumstances where trust is paramount. It involves a thorough background check to examine criminal records, including both spent and unspent convictions, as well as cautions, warnings, reprimands, and any police intelligence. If you are offered the position, you will be required to provide the necessary documentation and complete the enhanced Disclosure application process. Failure to provide the required information or disclose relevant details will result in the withdrawal of any offer made.

Please note that the information obtained through the enhanced disclosure process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the position. It will be handled in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Inclusivity
At GEOAmey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Reference: 53241207

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