Detention Custody Officer (DCO) – Immigration Services – France
Salary: £32,635 per annum; Hours: 42 hours per week (4 on/4 off rotating shift pattern). Must remain in France for duration of shift pattern. Accommodation, meals, travel provided. Requires valid UK passport or settled status, and UK manual driving licence held 1 year.
Responsibilities
* Work in a holding room ensuring safety and security of residents in your custody.
* Use strong communication and interpersonal skills, maintain a non-judgemental approach, solve problems effectively and stay calm under pressure.
* Handle a wide variety of people who may be agitated, confused or angry sensitively.
Essential Qualifications
* UK citizen, Commonwealth citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage) or EEA citizen.
* Valid, in-date passport with no restrictions.
* Continuously resided in UK for previous 3 years, no more than 3 months overseas at a time.
* Over 21 years of age.
* Full UK manual driving licence with at least 12 months post‑qualifying experience.
* Fewer than 7 points on licence.
* No driving ban within previous 12 months.
* Not currently bankrupt.
* Subject to Enhanced DBS and Counter Terrorist Checked vetting.
Training & Development
Initial 4‑week training course (ITC). Continued support and mentoring over next 12 months to achieve Level 3 apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.
Benefits
* Accredited Level 3 apprenticeship after 13‑month period.
* Personal development support.
* Work/life balance.
* Pension scheme options and life cover.
* Voluntary benefits: share options, cycle‑to‑work, salary finance.
* Partner discounts at retailers, leisure and utilities.
* Virtual GP, financial wellbeing, salary finance, flexible holiday purchase.
* High‑street discounts via MiDeals.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme; life cover up to 4× salary; pension contributions; Mitie Matching Share Plan; Mitie Stars recognition.
* Chance to win cash prizes up to £10,000.
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