Custody Detention Officer

Location

Forcewide

Agile working – work style

Not applicable

Business Area

Criminal Justice

Department

Criminal Justice

Rank

N/A

Grade

E

Salary

£26,703 - £32,613

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions

Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time

Type of Contract

Permanent

Vetting Level Required

RV

Description

Keeping custody safe, secure and protecting welfare.

We’re looking for motivated, resilient team members to join Derbyshire Constabulary as Custody Detention Officers (CDO’s).

This isn’t your typical role, shifts can be long and demanding and you’ll face some tough situations, dealing with people who may be distressed, under the influence or confrontational. Which is where your professionalism, composure and teamwork come in.

You’ll also support people at their most vulnerable, offering reassurance, empathy and care when it matters. From booking individuals into custody to safeguarding their wellbeing, you’ll play a crucial role in protecting dignity and ensuring safety!

You will need to have

• Experience of dealing with people in difficult or confrontational circumstances
• Great communication skills to allow you to talk to all and adapt if needed
• The ability to work within a team

Salary range: £25,626 - £31,296 plus 20% shift allowance and weekend working enhancement.

This could make an additional £6000 - £10000 per annum.

What you’ll need to do next…

Click APPLY to complete your application, you’ll need to answer some questions telling us how your skills and experience meet the criteria we need for this role.

If you’re successfully shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend an Assessment Day, where your skills and suitability to become a CDO will be assessed.

To help you with your application we have some application guidance and our recruitment process that we’d like to share with you.

If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team: careers@derbyshire.police.uk

To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

Document Attachment

Custody Detention Officer.pdf – 159KB