Detention Officer

Kings Lynn Police Investigation Centre
Full Time (37 Hours) - Permanent
£26,232 - £29,433 per annum plus shift and weekend working allowances
Monday 27 February at 5pm

Applications are invited for the above post in the Joint Custody at Kings Lynn Police Investigation Centre.

**The successful applicant will be;**
- ** Currently Safer Detention accredited, with relevant custody first aid training**:

- **Or willing to attend a Safer Detention course (details below) at the commencement of their employment**

Custody Detention Officers are responsible for the care and welfare of detained persons whilst in custody. This includes the provision of food, drink and medication as directed, conducting basic health assessments, facilitating religious observance and making reasonable adjustments for the disabled. You must also be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, with previous experience of effectively handling conflict and have the ability to work in restricted areas and confined spaces.

In addition, the duties will also include undertaking general care and maintenance checks to ensure cells, interview and changing rooms are clean, tidy and undamaged. You will also be required to complete all administration functions in the custody suite and take fingerprints, photographs and DNA samples and drug testing on arrest samples from the detainee.

As part of the role, Custody Detention Officers are also required to undertake escort duties and constant observation of detainees when required.

**It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria**:

- Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills
- Demonstrate good face-to-face customer service skills
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain control of difficult situations and individuals
- Physical ability to effectively restrain detainees
- Experience of working to strict procedures and guidelines
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrate the ability to be resilient and manage time critical priorities
- Good basic keyboard skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Full driving licence due to the need to drive police vehicles

**It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria**:

- Previous experience of supervising the welfare of others

Hours of work are 37 per week working a ten-week shift pattern. This post is offered on a permanent basis

Consideration will be given to whether the post can be delivered on either a part time or job share basis, in line with the organisational requirements of this role.

**Applications from at-risk staff will be prioritised and receive preference in any selection process.