Address
Form of work
SalaryNumber of Posts
Various
Advertised
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Branch/Division
Criminal Justice and Custody Branch
Location
Forcewide
Grade
Grade D
Rank
Not applicable
Leadership Level
Peer Leader
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
36.25 hpw (Shift Work)
Hours
Shift Work
Advertised Salary
£24,921 - £27,351 per annum plus 20% shift allowance and 14% weekend enhancement
Shift Allowances/Enhancements/ Additional Info
Shift Allowance
Weekend Enhancements
Uniform Required
Assessment / Test Required
Advert
Greater Manchester Police currently has vacancies and projected vacancies for Custody Detention Officers, to provide professional management of appropriate detainees and enable positive pathways to partner services out of custody.
Working as part of a team in support of custody sergeants, Detention Officers carry out a multi-functional role within very busy custody units.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the management of arrivals and Custody Desk duties, including the booking in of evidence of detainees, in line with procedures outlined in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and force policy.
Assist in the processing of Voluntary Attendees, in line with force procedures.
To facilitate mandatory drug testing by:
- obtaining samples and conducting tests
- completing documentation
- storing/dispatching samples
- liaising with the Evaluation Teams
Assist in the preparation, completion and administration of all documentation, information and computer records/systems relating to persons in custody including:
- Open, maintain, complete and update custody and detention records and associated documents
- searching and updating GMP and national police databases and computer systems
- maintaining and updating property records
- Maintain filing systems
- Complete file and update paperwork for both escort and court services
- Use maintain and update Livescan and photocapture equipment
- Use maintain and update the Intoxyliser and Libis systems
Liaise, as required, with authorised contractors such as solicitors, doctors, Independent Custody Visitors, appropriate adults, interpreters, and relatives of detainees, notify the Custody Officer of all relevant information and ensure that custody records are kept accurate and up to date.
Liaise, with partners to facilitate the transfer of detainees to and from court, other police stations, prisons, immigration etc.
Visit detainees as required by PACE and APP to engage with detainees and ensure that their welfare is being maintained; update custody logs to confirm contact and notify the Custody Officer if there is any change in the condition/ demeanor of a prisoner, particularly with vulnerable or at-risk detainees.
Arrange and accompany visits from healthcare professionals, ensuring all records are completed and the subsequent issue of detainees of any medication prescribed.
GENERAL
To promote and comply with GMP's policies on health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
Comply with and promote equality legislation and GMP's policies on diversity and equality. Take steps to eliminate unlawful discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations.
The post can involve physical restraint and the training will include up to 6 days of Personal Safety Training. You must be in good health and have a good level of general fitness. A medical assessment may be required after submission and review of the Pre-employment Medical Questionnaire.
Having a driving licence and access to a car would be an advantage when asked to provide cover at alternative sites however this is not essential.
You must be prepared to attend relevant training courses, including an initial six week training course upon appointment which includes the Officer Safety Training.
You will be contracted to work at a particular Custody site, where it is expected you will be based for the majority of the time. However, from time-to-time, it may be necessary for you to work at an alternative site temporarily for operational reasons. Currently the vacancies are based force wide.
You will be required to work a 24/7 rotational shift pattern for which the following allowances are paid:
Weekend Enhancement - 14%
Shift Allowances - 20%
Please note when you are applying for Custody Detention Officer roles, shift allowances and weekend enhancements are not payable for the duration of the initial training period.
Closing Date
19 Apr 2024
Assessment Date
11 May 2024
Recruitment Team Contact
gmprecruitment@gmp.police.uk
Other Information
To apply for this role please upload your CV within the CV upload section of the application form.
To be eligible for appointment as a member of police staff, you must be a British citizen or a citizen of a country that is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. Commonwealth citizens and foreign nationals are also eligible but only if they are resident in the UK free of restrictions.
After 30 June 2021, nationals of the EEA or Switzerland will also need to provide evidence that their stay is free from restrictions.
In the context of EEA nationals, we are content that pre-settled status counts as free from restrictions.
Due to the Equality Act (2010) the sickness will not be checked until the conditional offer stage of the recruitment process and therefore candidates need to ensure that they have a good attendance record for the last 2 years for Staff and officers and for 12 months for apprentices.
The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.
If you have a disability and you require support with your application, please let us know so we can consider and support you with any reasonable adjustments you may require. If you need any support completing this application please contact gmprecruitment@gmp.police.uk and the recruitment team will be happy to assist .
Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process.
Please note that there will be an assessment for this role on Saturday 18th November 2023.
Please note that you will be required to provide an educational psychologist report in support of any adjustments.
Policing values are enshrined in the Code of Ethics (a copy of which can be found at https://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Ethics/Ethics-home/Documents/Code_of_Ethics.pdf
Every person serving with the police service needs to adhere to these standards of professional behaviour. As an applicant to Greater Manchester Police, we expect that you will hold views and attitudes in line with the Code; that if you are successful in your application you will uphold the Code of Ethics by displaying the behaviours that the Code sets out; and that you will report any conduct of others that falls short of those standards. Any failure or apparent failure to uphold the Code of Ethics will be taken seriously. It will be looked into and in cases involving serious and/or repeated failings, criminal and/or misconduct proceedings may follow. With that in mind, you are reminded that you must not share any information relating to the recruitment and assessment process. Sharing of such information could result in criminal and/or misconduct proceedings.
Apprentices; you must be in the second half of your apprenticeship to be eligible to apply for this role.
Please note, all of our communication will be sent to you via the e-mail address you provide on your application form, therefore please ensure noreply@gmp-recruitment.co.uk is in your mail safe senders / safe recipients list to prevent our e-mails going into your junk mail.
Minimum Age for Applications
18
