Detention Custody Officer - SwinderbySTHF / VB at Mitie
Lincoln LN6 9PT, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 25

Salary

26521.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

It, Visas, Ctc, Detention

Industry

Other Industry

Description

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,

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.

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✅ Hold a valid UK passport (expired visas in out-of-date passports cannot be accepted)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.

Responsibilities

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 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.

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 unifor
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