Vehicle base DCO: Salary £27,449 based on 42 hours per week
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals. If you have:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A calm and non-judgemental approach
- Great problem-solving abilities
- The ability to stay composed under pressure
What You’ll Be Doing
As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Vehicle Base, you will be responsible for:
- Escorting and transporting immigration residents within the UK
- Driving a small minibus-sized vehicle and ensuring safe transportation
- Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect
As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Short-Term Holding Facility, you will be responsible for:
- Providing care to immigration residents in a fixed location
- Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect
Role requires flexibility, working a mix of day and night shifts, covering a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Training & Apprenticeship
No prior experience or qualifications are needed – full training and support will be provided. You will complete a 4-week paid training course, including control and restraint training, and over the next 13 months receive on-the-job mentoring and assessments leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.
Essential Requirements
- UK Citizen, with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen
- Valid UK passport
- Lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months
- Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting
- Full UK manual driving licence (at least 12 months of experience)
- No more than 7 points on your licence and no driving bans in the last 12 months
- Over 21 years of age
- Not under the influence of any substance that may impair safety-critical duties
Application Process
Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment process that includes an interview, capability assessments, and full vetting screening.
EEO Statement
The company is committed to equality and diversity and to providing reasonable adjustments for all applicants, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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