Serco Plc
Custody Transport Officer (Hiring Immediately)
Job Location
Perivale, United Kingdom
Job Description
**Base Location: Greenford Vehicle Base, UB6 9AP**
**Permanent roles offering job stability & security****.**
Working as a Prisoner Escort & Custody Officer in Prisoner Escort Custody
Services (PECS) is more than just a job, it’s the chance to be a part of
something great, to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make
a difference every day. In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer:
* Salary of £28,715 (40hrs pw). Salary during 5 ½ weeks training is £25,716
* Unlike traditional compensation structures, we believe in recognising your contributions and growth, so as well as continuous training & development opportunities, every year, you will be eligible for a base salary increment, allowing you to see tangible progress in your earnings (year 2 - £29,413 year 3 -£30,080 year 4 -£30,771).
* To further enhance the attractiveness of the role, you may have the opportunity to accrue additional earnings through a generous _driving allowance_ of;
* £600 for B1 license holders who drive our 3 cell vehicles 2,400 for C1 license holders who drive our 6-cell vehicles £2,700 for D License holders who drive our 12 cell vehicles (subject to terms & conditions)
* We want to be transparent about your earnings, by factoring in the base salary and driving allowances provided above, as well as a weekly average of around 8 hours overtime, you can anticipate growing your first-year income between £34,415 to £36,415.
* Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance; 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 7 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays and access to a range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, Retail and Hospitality discounts and more
* A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, MIND, Simply Health Care and Dental Plans and more
* A supportive team & culture where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion ****
We are operational 246 and you’ll cover various early and late shifts
(minimum of 40hrs pw) including bank holidays (apart from Christmas Day and
Good Friday). Roles at our bases start from 6.30am and due to the nature of
the role, the finish time is not known, therefore flexibility is key in this
role, as it is likely that you will work more than the contractual 40-hour
week. Whilst it is rare, there can be occasions that you will be required to
work in the evening and possibly overnight. However, we operate a rota basis
(provided 12 weeks in advance) that allows you the flexibility to enjoy
meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love.
**About the Role:**
As a PCO at our base, you’ll work as part of crew to provide safe and secure
court transportation & custody services. You’ll collect detainees from prisons
or police stations and transport them safely and securely to courts whilst
ensuring the care of their physical and mental wellbeing.
Once you arrive at court, you’ll be responsible for every aspect of their care
until it’s time for them to return to custody or be released. Key duties
include, accompanying defendants in court rooms and cells; searching property
or people; ensuring food and drink is available and completing paperwork and
data entry for the day.
**What you need to do the job!**
Our current PCO’s come to us with different work & life experiences, what
you’ve done before doesn’t matter, what matters is that you’re committed to
making a difference to the lives of others – the rest you will learn during
your 5 12-weeks training course and through our experienced colleagues.
You’ll need to hold a current drivers license, C1 License (valid CPC card
desirable) D License (with valid CPC card & Tacho Graph desirable). You must
be reasonably fit and have good written and verbal communications skills,
using those skills to manage and control all situations. Our roles would suit
those who have a particular interest in criminology or psychology.
Try our careers assistant tool to find out more: [**Careers
Assistant**](https:serco.thekeytalent.complay)
**Our Assessment Process:**
Online Assessment (sent via email upon application) -> Briefing call to assess
eligibility -> Competency based virtual interview -> short role-play and
written exercise.
**Additional Information:**
All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all
offers of employment are subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2
checks with Enhanced DBS (Adult & Child Barring) and satisfactory employment
references.
#PECS
**About Serco**
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an
important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex
public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering
essential public services around the world in areas including defence,
transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are
innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the
benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee
Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited
(Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by
colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
**Apply**
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we
receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and
potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation
that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at
interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage
applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around
flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many
of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers
and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who
meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to
demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application
please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal
convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the
nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our
recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.
Location: Perivale, GB
Posted Date: 10/9/2024
**Permanent roles offering job stability & security****.**
Working as a Prisoner Escort & Custody Officer in Prisoner Escort Custody
Services (PECS) is more than just a job, it’s the chance to be a part of
something great, to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make
a difference every day. In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer:
* Salary of £28,715 (40hrs pw). Salary during 5 ½ weeks training is £25,716
* Unlike traditional compensation structures, we believe in recognising your contributions and growth, so as well as continuous training & development opportunities, every year, you will be eligible for a base salary increment, allowing you to see tangible progress in your earnings (year 2 - £29,413 year 3 -£30,080 year 4 -£30,771).
* To further enhance the attractiveness of the role, you may have the opportunity to accrue additional earnings through a generous _driving allowance_ of;
* £600 for B1 license holders who drive our 3 cell vehicles 2,400 for C1 license holders who drive our 6-cell vehicles £2,700 for D License holders who drive our 12 cell vehicles (subject to terms & conditions)
* We want to be transparent about your earnings, by factoring in the base salary and driving allowances provided above, as well as a weekly average of around 8 hours overtime, you can anticipate growing your first-year income between £34,415 to £36,415.
* Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance; 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 7 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays and access to a range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, Retail and Hospitality discounts and more
* A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, MIND, Simply Health Care and Dental Plans and more
* A supportive team & culture where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion ****
We are operational 246 and you’ll cover various early and late shifts
(minimum of 40hrs pw) including bank holidays (apart from Christmas Day and
Good Friday). Roles at our bases start from 6.30am and due to the nature of
the role, the finish time is not known, therefore flexibility is key in this
role, as it is likely that you will work more than the contractual 40-hour
week. Whilst it is rare, there can be occasions that you will be required to
work in the evening and possibly overnight. However, we operate a rota basis
(provided 12 weeks in advance) that allows you the flexibility to enjoy
meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love.
**About the Role:**
As a PCO at our base, you’ll work as part of crew to provide safe and secure
court transportation & custody services. You’ll collect detainees from prisons
or police stations and transport them safely and securely to courts whilst
ensuring the care of their physical and mental wellbeing.
Once you arrive at court, you’ll be responsible for every aspect of their care
until it’s time for them to return to custody or be released. Key duties
include, accompanying defendants in court rooms and cells; searching property
or people; ensuring food and drink is available and completing paperwork and
data entry for the day.
**What you need to do the job!**
Our current PCO’s come to us with different work & life experiences, what
you’ve done before doesn’t matter, what matters is that you’re committed to
making a difference to the lives of others – the rest you will learn during
your 5 12-weeks training course and through our experienced colleagues.
You’ll need to hold a current drivers license, C1 License (valid CPC card
desirable) D License (with valid CPC card & Tacho Graph desirable). You must
be reasonably fit and have good written and verbal communications skills,
using those skills to manage and control all situations. Our roles would suit
those who have a particular interest in criminology or psychology.
Try our careers assistant tool to find out more: [**Careers
Assistant**](https:serco.thekeytalent.complay)
**Our Assessment Process:**
Online Assessment (sent via email upon application) -> Briefing call to assess
eligibility -> Competency based virtual interview -> short role-play and
written exercise.
**Additional Information:**
All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all
offers of employment are subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2
checks with Enhanced DBS (Adult & Child Barring) and satisfactory employment
references.
#PECS
**About Serco**
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an
important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex
public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering
essential public services around the world in areas including defence,
transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are
innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the
benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee
Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited
(Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by
colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
**Apply**
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we
receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and
potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation
that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at
interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage
applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around
flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many
of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers
and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who
meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to
demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application
please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal
convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the
nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our
recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.
Location: Perivale, GB
Posted Date: 10/9/2024
Contact Information
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