Tagging Officer

Support safer communities as a Tagging Officer:
Would you like to contribute to a better, safer UK? We’re passionate about improving the lives of People and have partnered with The Ministry of Justice to keep people out of prison. Make a difference by joining us as a Tagging Officer.

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll head off to visit individuals in their homes to install tagging equipment. You’ll either work alone or alongside a Monitoring Support Officer. You’ll be part of a friendly, welcoming team, who’ll support you as you learn and develop, as together you help to make our country a safer place.

With every individual you meet, you’ll have the opportunity to build their confidence in both you and the justice system, reassuring them of their safety, as well as that of the general public. With every successful case, you’ll be directly helping reduce the pressure on the prison system and give ex-prisoners the chance to be part of their community again. Every day and every individual is different, which is what makes this role so varied and full of opportunities to learn.

You’ll receive three weeks of ICT training and will be accompanied by a Training Officer on the road until you’re comfortable in your role. And with support from your manager, you’ll have the chance to grow your skills and progress your career, whether it’s into a management role or within the wider Capita business.

Whether you’ve previously worked as a postie, a broadband engineer, or a door-to-door salesperson or whether you’ve got experience within social care, the police force or the military, we’re open to hearing from you Either way, your ability to build relationships and rapport with anyone you meet will make all the difference, as this role is all about people.

Become a Tagging Officer and discover a career where you can make a meaningful difference to your local community today

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Compensation: You’ll be rewarded with £21,000

Working hours: You’ll be working between the hours 09:00-17:30 Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility is required for this role.

Ideally. you'd be living in one of the following post code areas:
GL1, GL4 ,GL3, GL2, GL5,GL11,GL12,GL GL9

BS35, BS32, BS36, BS37,BS10,BS16, BS30, BS11

**Job title**:
Tagging Officer

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Visiting individuals’ houses to install, adjust or deactivate tagging equipment
- Checking and cleaning equipment on issue and collection
- Collecting any equipment needed for evidence
- Keeping paperwork up-to-date and following standard operational procedures
- Taking part in meetings with your team and line manager.

**What we’re looking for**:

- Full driving license and Right to Work documents
- Friendly and personable with the ability to put people at ease
- Resilience, patience and ability to adapt to different circumstances
- an interest in getting out and about and travelling around to visit people in their own homes.
- Ability to work on a shift rota basis (night shifts, day shifts and part-time hours available)

The nature of what we do means that your shifts could fall on any day of the year including Christmas and Bank Holidays. You'll be able to liaise with your manager to book your paid annual leave whenever is convenient for you in coordination with other team members.

**About Electronic Monitoring Services (EMS)**

We’re helping to ensure public safety across the country and address the growing concerns about overcrowding in prisons. As part of the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales, we electronically monitor the location of individuals who may pose a risk to people or their property. Electronic Monitoring technology is used to deter individuals from breaking curfews and support them to successfully complete their sentences. We’re a diverse, supportive and friendly team who want to make a real contribution to society and help to make our communities safer.

**What’s in it for you?**
- £21,000 for Dayshift, £23,065 & £26,344 (London Based certain boundaries)
- 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
- a company van (business use only) or company car (inc. personal use)
- company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
- voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
- access to Level, a financial health platform for Capita Colleagues, offering salary-linked savings, open banking budgeting and early access to your wages
- the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
- access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive plat