PS Custody Officer (Transferee)

Rank Sergeant

Grade/scale PS

Salary: For part time work, the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Competency and value framework (CVF) level 2

Application deadline: 31/12/2026, 23:55

Requirement: Officers must reside within the Avon and Somerset Force area. If you are relocating from outside of the force area, you may be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £8,000.

Role Summary

We are seeking Sergeants with excellent leadership skills to work as Custody Sergeants in one of our three custody units: Patchway, Keynsham, and Bridgwater.

This role is open to Sergeants who have previously carried out the custody role.

You will be expected to determine the appropriate course of action for each detained person and ensure a secure and safe environment while allowing an expeditious investigation in accordance with PACE, Codes of Practice, and consistent with the principles of the CPS guidelines, Home Officer policy, force policy, and any other relevant legislation.

Using your excellent communication skills will enable you to provide appropriate liaison with external agencies and investigating officers, by implementing all relevant guidelines or legislation. This position will also require you to compile and analyse the evidence presented and maintain appropriate entries on records, producing routine and ad hoc reports as necessary.

You will supervise 2 to 3 Detention Officers to ensure effective performance of the Custody function.

There may be opportunities to carry out the Acting Custody Inspector roles for qualified Sergeants showing the relevant drive, leadership, and professionalism.

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