Detention Custody Officer – Manchester VB

Detainee Custody Officer – Vehicle Base

Salary: £27,449 based on 40 hours per week.

Who We’re Looking For

• 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

• Escort and transport immigration residents within the UK.
• Drive a small minibus‑sized vehicle and ensure safe transportation of those in your care.
• Maintain high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect.
• Provide flexible coverage, working a mix of day and night shifts for a 24/7, 365‑day operation.

No Experience? No Problem!

Your journey begins with a 4‑week fully paid training course, including control and restraint training. Over the next 13 months, you will receive on‑the‑job mentoring and assessments that lead to an accredited Level3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.

Why Join Us?

• Work‑life balance: structured shifts with up to one year of advance planning.
• Career growth: start with a Level3 Apprenticeship and opportunities for leadership roles.
• Continued personal development with full support.
• Free parking and uniform.
• Benefits including online GP services, share options, generous holiday allowance, pension, life assurance, reward & recognition scheme.
• Discounts: cinema, online shopping, leisure centre memberships, holidays, health & wellbeing benefits.
• Blue Light discount card available to DCOs.

Essential Requirements

• UK citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage) or an EEA citizen.
• Hold a valid UK passport (expired visas in out‑of‑date passports not accepted).
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years with no single absence over three months.
• Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last five years), and Counter‑Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence, with at least 12 months of experience.
• Have fewer than seven points on your licence and no driving bans in the last 12 months.
• Be over 21 years of age.
• Not under the influence of any substance—including prescribed medication—that may impair your ability to perform safety‑critical duties. This includes THC‑based prescriptions; if prescribed medication may affect your duties, discuss this with us during recruitment.
• Agree to participate in a random drug and alcohol testing programme, a condition of employment.
• We are committed to making reasonable adjustments where appropriate, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Application Process

• Interview
• Capability assessments
• Full vetting screening

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