Detention Officer

Force- Cambridgeshire Constabulary- Role Type- Detention Officer- Contract Duration- Permanent- Contract Type- Full Time- Department- Investigations Standards- Location- Parkside North, Thorpe Wood- Grade- Scale 4- Salary- £23,100 plus shift and working weekend allowancesPlease note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
- Allowance- Shift Allowance, Weekend Working Allowance- Annual weekend working hours- 22.44 hours weekend working allowance (annualised)- Shift allowance %- 20%- Hours / Week- 37- Competency and Value Framework (CVF) Level- 1- Closing Date
- 31/10/2024, 23:55
- Job DescriptionCambridgeshire Constabulary currently has vacancies and projected vacancies for detention officers.

Salary - £30,687.15 inclusive of shift allowance

Working as part of a team in support of custody sergeants, detention officers carry out a multi-functional role within very busy custody units.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary has two custody suites, at Thorpe Wood and Parkside. The custody units are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Custody staff are supervised locally by custody sergeants and dedicated custody inspectors.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Maintain security in and around the cell area complex and attend to all welfare needs of detained persons in custody in accordance with Cambridgeshire Custody operating procedure (COP).
- Carry out the processing of detained persons, including booking in, conducting risk assessments and identifying control measures to maintain the health and welfare of the detainee, for checking by the Custody Sergeant.
- Process detained persons by the taking of fingerprints, photographs, DNA, shoeprints, VIPER procedures and Class A drug testing in accordance with PACE and Force Policy.
- Ensure, where possible, the identity of the detained person is checked and verified, carry out further checks on personal details and previous history using relevant sources (including foreign national checks where appropriate). Ensure the results of the checks are recorded and passed to the appropriate person.
- Carry out searching of detainees and cells, as directed and/or authorised by the custody sergeant.
- Provide relevant information to the Custody Sergeant to aid the completion of the pre-release risk assessments; and as directed by the Custody Sergeant, make appropriate referrals to partner agencies.
- Comply with Health & Safety legislation and take full responsibility to ensure cleanliness of cells, cell corridors, medical rooms and kitchens at all times. Prepare food and drink for detained persons recording details on the custody record.
- Maintain custody equipment and supplies to ensure sufficient stocks of materials are available at all times to ensure efficient and safe operation of the custody suite, including supporting the Custody Sergeant in maintaining the custody suite by identifying and reporting faults.
- Provide administrative support to assist with the efficient running of the custody area.
- Record, store and supply information in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy.
- Where required, convey detained persons from the point of arrest to custody, or to other premises (including VIPER suite) or parts of the building in accordance with evacuation procedures.
- When required to do so, facilitate and coordinate the hearing of Remand and Short Bail cases via video link, ensuring virtual court hearings take place efficiently and effectively.
- Any other duties as directed from time to time by managers within Cambridgeshire.
- An ability to work under pressure.
- Resilience and flexibility.
- Patience and compassion.
- An ability to treat individuals fairly regardless of circumstance.
- Experience in the use of IT and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar computer packages
- Ability to operate, input and interrogate computer databases.
- Mental agility and good observational skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills, including the ability to communicate with individuals from a wide range of social
- Ability to work as part of a Team
- Physical ability to defend oneself and restrain detainees as appropriate
- Ability to remain calm in stressful or potential conflict situations
- Ability to travel to work at any custody suite in the constabulary/force.

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

**Why work for Cambridgeshire Constabulary?**

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, t