Detention Custody Officer

1 week ago


Consett, Durham, United Kingdom Mitie Full time
Detention Custody Officer - Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre

Salary - £22,830.20 per annum

Hours - 40 hours per week

Next available course:
May 2023

Job Responsbilities

  • The purpose of this role is caring for female residents entrusted with us at the

Immigration Removal Centre:
ensuring the highest standards of security, welfare, dignified treatment, integrity and respect

  • A DCO may be assigned to specific teams such as Gatehouse, Residential, Admissions and Discharge, Welfare, as required
Main Duties
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Ensure residents are securely held at the facility, rigorously following all relevant security procedures

  • Administer effective control and restraint techniques, strictly to trained requirements, in situations where residents present a threat to themselves or others
  • Act within the law at all times in the handling of residents, ensuring their security and safety whilst respecting their rights and dignity
  • Search individuals, premises and surrounding areas, as necessary, confiscating forbidden items so that safety and security is maintained
  • Receive and release individuals and property in line with company procedures to prevent incorrect release / detention of residents, loss or misdirection of property
  • Ensure the safe accommodation and detention of females at the centre so they do not come to harm: strictly adhering to any "Assessment, Care, Detention and Teamwork" (ACDT) plans put in place
  • Proactively identify, report using assigned procedures and computer systems, and then direct to support services, any resident suffering a deterioration in physical or mental health and wellbeing, or exhibiting behaviours of concern
  • Engage with residents and answer questions they may have, escalating any complex issues to the manager for advice
  • Participate in, support and encourage residents to engage in recreational activities, arts, crafts and other opportunities for cultural expression
  • Participate and engage in Mitie diversity and inclusion training and initiatives
  • Adhere to, and promote in others an environment, free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation: for both residents and team colleaguesDuties
  • Ensure best practice and company policies and procedures are followed to achieve contract requirements
  • Work as an effective, cohesive DCO team in support of centre objectives and requirements
  • Carry out any necessary shift audits, administration, and counts of residents, reporting accurately as required in a timely manner on our systems
  • Carry out any other duties required by managers that could be reasonably expected at this level of role capability.

Person Specification

  • Confidence in working with individuals with behaviours that may challenge the services
  • Able to assess and manage risk of individuals
  • Competent in Basiclevel skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and central IT systems (e.g. Data entry and ability to access information about residents)
  • Able to work flexibly to meet requirements of the service
  • Interpersonal skills: Confident engaging with a wide and diverse range of people, with sensitivity, dignity and respect
  • Must be willing and committed to learn skills and attain knowledge for the completion of an Apprenticeship (Level 3) in order to fill the role note this is a requirement of the role.


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