Job title: Prisoner Custody Officers Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne and Surrounding Areas Hours: 35 hours per week Closing date: 29th January 2015 Provide a safe environment for the movement of prisoners within the court building ensuring their welfare. Key responsibilities: •Carry out interior and exterior vehicle checks using vehicle check sheets, the Vehicle Operational Record and Vehicle Defect Report Forms •Ensure vehicles have sufficient equipment to carry out tasks, e.g. food, water and handcuffs •Responsible for Prisoners in their custody, ensuring they are identified correctly, searched and advised of their rights •Liaise with Prison and police authorities to ensure correct documentation is completed •Ensure risk assessments have been conducted for vulnerable or `at risk` Prisoners before handling or transferring •Management of Prisoner property •Responsible for Prisoner meals and snacks •Responsible for Prisoners while in transit, ensuring Comfort Stops are taken when necessary, and Prisoner checks are completed and recorded •Manage and control incidents when they occur •Perform Courthouse duties during `down time`. Key Requirements: •The ability to work well under pressure and to tight time deadlines, as well as a flexible team player. •Up to date knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and GEOAmey Policies. •A positive and practical attitude. •Good IT skills. •Accuracy and attention to detail. •Good communication skills, both written and oral. •Proven multi-tasking experience in a fast paced environment. •Flexible approach. Additional Information: •All roles within The Company are subject to a risk assessment being completed to confirm the vetting status required for the applicant / job holder to undertake the duties of the role. This role has been risk assessed as requiring both Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level Clearance and an Enhanced DBS check. •The job holder is required to be complete the necessary paperwork to complete the vetting process. Any offers of employment are subject to the relevant vetting clearances being obtained. Security and Vetting Decisions are made by the Vetting Outcome Decision Makers at the MoJ Shared Service Centre and not by The Company. Please click the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS for a link to the application page. Unfortunately we are unable to accept paper applications. Please note that we will be holding an assessment day on the 3rd February 2015 for this area, should you be successful with your application. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Prisoner Escort, Custody Officer, Prison Officer, Escort Officer, Prisoner Security, Security Escort, Prisoner Transport, Prisoner Vehicle Officer, Security Officer, Security Personnel will also be considered for this role. fish4.co.uk/job/3757094/prisoner-custody-officers-prisoner-escort-officers/?TrackID=148&cmpid=Aggregator_Indeed_alljobs#sc=jobfeed&me=feed&cm=Indeed_alljobs
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 13:56:58 +0000
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