Job Description

Prison Custody Officer Driver

£22,755 per annum plus overtime

Location: Woking

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe and secure movement of people in our custody; including out of prison, on our vehicles and at court
• Ensure the welfare of people in our custody, this includes
• Conducting risk assessments for vulnerable or 'at risk' people
• Managing their meals and snacks
• Ensuring comfort stops are taken when necessary whilst in transit
• Securely escorting people in custody whilst in court including to the dock, on legal visits and during comfort breaks
• Ensuring all 'prisoner checks' are completed and recorded
• Managing incidents if they occur including potential use of physical force to control and restrain when required
• Liaising with third party agencies including the police and prison services to ensure correct documentation is completed
• Maintaining our company vehicles by carrying out interior and exterior vehicle checks and ensuring accurate reporting and documentation.
• Ensuring vehicles have enough equipment to carry out tasks
• Maintaining own knowledge through regular review of business updates and operating procedures

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• The ability to work well under pressure and to tight time deadlines
• Ability to build effective working relationships and work as a team
• A positive and practical attitude
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Driving licence preferred for vehicle base positions
• Physical ability to use force when required

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (auto-enrolment) and life assurance
• Discount vouchers
• Childcare Vouchers
• Employee assistance programme
• Health-care cash plan

For more information, please apply today!