Prisoner Custody Officer
Join our Team and make a difference.
We're seeking dedicated individuals to join our team of Prisoner Custody Officers who must have a Driving Licence in our Aberdeen Vehicle Base.
Enjoy a stable career with competitive pay, opportunities for overtime, and a rewarding work environment within the criminal justice sector.
What's in it for you?
- Pay Rate: Starting at £13.25 per hour.
- Flexible Hours: 38-hour contracts per week, including opportunities for regular overtime.
- Annual Earnings: If you hold a Driving Licence you will earn £26,182 per year (full time equivalent based on 38 hours), however opportunities may arise for you to apply for a D Licence position should they become available where you could earn up to £31,616 per year(full time equivalent based on 38 hours per week).
- Training & Development: Receive comprehensive training to equip you for success. There are lots of opportunities for internal progression with a high number of our management teams progressing through from the Prisoner Custody Officer role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely transport prisoners to and from court and other destinations ensuring the care and welfare of the people in our care and custody.
- Maintain a professional and respectful demeanour with prisoners and colleagues.
- Ensure the security and well-being of prisoners during transport. The people in our care and custody will have a variety of different needs and it will be your role to ensure that they are met.
- Complete necessary documentation accurately, liaising with prison and police authorities ensuring documentation is completed and correct, carrying out risk assessments on vulnerable or at risk prisoners.
Are you a good fit?
- Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment?
- Are you a team player with excellent communication skills?
- Do you have a strong commitment to customer service?
- Are you reliable and trustworthy?
- Do you have a basic level of physical fitness and flexibility as this is required to carry out the role safely.
About GEOAmey:
GEOAmey is a leading provider of court custody and prisoner escorting services in Scotland. Our team of over 600 officers is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring public safety.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aberdeen, AB12 3AX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have any historic or live criminal convictions?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person