Detention Officer

As a Detention Officer, you will be based at one of our Abingdon or Banbury custody suites in Oxfordshire, providing support to Custody Officers and police investigators as they deal with a range of individuals - some being the most challenging and vulnerable in society. You will be the first point of contact in the suite for both officers and detainees, and will be responsible for managing risks and assessing vulnerabilities 24/7, 365 days a year under the supervision of Police Sergeants. You will assist in the preparation, completion and administration of all documentation, information and computer records relating to persons in custody to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and operational accuracy, as well as responding to dynamic situations that will require you to think fast and act professionally. You will be IT-literate, full of initiative and have excellent communication skills. You will maintain resilience when physically confronted. You will have proven ability to
work flexibly and in a shift environment, and must also be willing to work at other locations in line with operational demand. Click here to watch a video about the role of our Detention Officers. You will be required to complete at least 12 months' service in the role of Detention Officer before you can move to other roles.

English Language/Literature GCSE (Grade 9-4/A-C) or equivalent qualification such as Level 2 Functional Skills or higher academic qualifications - certificates will be required, or details on how to obtain alternative proof of qualifications can be found on our Detention Officer careers page. If you do not hold the mentioned qualification/s, recent equivalent professional experience will also be considered. Age 18 at date of employment (though you can apply at age 17) - no upper age limit Full UK driving licence access to own transport is required by completion of training we are unlikely to progress applications from those living more than 40 road miles or a 1 hour commute from your preferred police station some travel to other custody suites may at times be required. Applicants should consider that Thames Valley Police operates suites at several sites including Abingdon, Aylesbury, Banbury, High Wycombe, Loddon Valley, Maidenhead, Milton Keynes and Newbury The
ability to undertake the standard fitness test and achieve level 5 shuttle 4

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Band 2E, circa £37,484 per annum (including all unsocial hours allowances on qualifying shifts) plus benefits