Detention Custody Officer - Security Services - Edinburgh Airport

Detention Custody Officer - Security Services- Edinburgh Airport

• Salary £26,520.54 per annum
• 42 hours per week
• Fixed Shift Pattern provided in advance
• Full flexibility will be required as this is a 24- hour service, 365 days a year. Your rolling shift pattern will cover both days and nights

Job Description

Working as a DCO within our team will provide you with the opportunity to maintain high standards of security and safety whilst promoting the welfare and decency of residents . This is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. As you gain experience within this challenging role, we'll support you throughout your time to grow and develop.

Your new role as a DCO will be to escort and safely transport immigration residents across the UK.

Qualifications

Being a Detention Custody Officer demands the people's skills, patience, resilience and professionalism to handle an ever-changing day. Our people come from a variety of backgrounds, you will have the communication and interpersonal skills to support colleagues, work together in teams and deliver an exceptional service to our residents. Previous experience of dealing with sensitively in a wide variety of people who have been agitated, confused or angry would be an advantage. Excellent problem-solving skills in addition to having the ability to keep calm under pressure will be key to developing your Care & Custody career.

Training

Once you have passed our selection and vetting process, you'll begin your Care & Custody career completing a 4 week initial training course (ITC), continuing your development over the next 12 months with on the job mentoring and assessments to gain our accredited Level 3 apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.

Additional Information

We are looking to fill a training course commencing on the 3rd June 2024. You must be available for all dates of this 4 week course.

You must hold a full manual driving license to be successful for this post. Without a manual driver's licence your application will not be considered.