Detention Custody Officer - Manchester VB

Employer:

Location:

M22 5LH

Pay: Salary not specified.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

About this job

Detainee Custody Officer

• Manchester Vehicle Base Join Us and Make a Difference Vehicle base DCO: Salary £27,449 based on 40 hours per week Who We're Looking For We're looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm and non-judgemental approach
• Great problem solving abilities
• The ability to stay composed under pressure

Then this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

In Country Escorting DCO at the Vehicle Base responsibilities:

• Escorting and transporting immigration residents within the UK
• Driving a small minibus sized vehicle and ensuring the safe transportation of those in your care
• Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect

In Country Escorting DCO at the Short Term Holding Facility and Airport responsibilities:

• Providing care to immigration residents in a fixed location
• Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect

This role requires flexibility, as you will work a mix of day and night shifts, covering a 24/7, 365 day operation.

bond No Experience?

No Problem. No prior experience or qualifications are needed-full training and support will be provided.

If you have experience handling challenging situations or working with people in distress, it would be a plus.

Your journey begins with a 4 week paid training course, including a control and restraint training course.

Over the next 13 months, you'll receive on the job mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.

Why Join Us?

• Work life balance
• Structured shifts for stability, up to 1 year in advance so you can plan your goals and travel.

Start with a Level 3 Apprenticeship, with opportunities for leadership roles.

Continued personal development with full support given to enhancemonatton

• Free parking and uniform
• 4 week fully paid training course
• Access to online GP services, share options and a generous holiday allowance
• Pension and Life assurance
• Discounts: cinema, online shopping, leisure centre memberships, holidays, and Health & Wellbeing Benefits
• As a DCO, you can apply for a Blue Light discount card

سر Essential Requirements

• Be a UK Citizen, a Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen
Meals
• Hold a valid UK passport
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months
• Pass an Enhanced DBS, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence (at least 12 months of experience)
• Have fewer than 7 points on your licence and no driving bans in the last 12 months
• Be over 21 years of age

Important: If you do not have a valid UK passport and a full UK manual car driving licence, we cannot proceed with your application.

Application Process

• Interview
• Capability assessments
• Full vetting screening

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and start your journey with us.

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