Custody Detention Officer - Northern Area Custody Facility, Stoke on Trent, ST1 5NP / Southern Area Custody Facility, Watling Street, Stafford, ST19 5PR
Salary: Total salary with Shift and Weekend Working Allowance Added: £33,215 - £37,676
Grade D: £24,747 - £28,071
Shift/Weekend Allowance: 20% Shift Allowance and 14.22% Weekend Working Allowance. To be added to the above salary.
Contract Type: Permanent
About The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Staffordshire Police as a Custody Detention Officer (CDO). Full Driving License Required.
Custody Detention Officers (CDO’s) play a vital role in assisting with the secure detention, care and welfare of detained persons and their property. They support the safe operations of two operational custody suites: Northern Area Custody Facility and Watling Street Custody.
Duties
* Conduct non-intimate searches, record identity, log possessions, take fingerprints and DNA samples, photograph, complete drug testing on arrest and ensure secure placement in a cell.
* Ensure safety and well-being of detainees until transfer or release; provide bedding, food, support, reassurance.
* Make regular cell checks and maintain sanitary environment.
* Administration of custody IT systems and prepare detainees for court.
* Deliver safe and secure environment for detained persons in variety of criminal matters.
* Communicate effectively, show compassion, empathy, remain calm in volatile situations.
* Treat detainees with dignity, respect, de-escalate; reasonable force may be needed if unavoidable.
* Monitor cameras to ensure safety of high-risk vulnerable people.
* Liaise with solicitors, family members and partners in custody environment.
Initial 4 week training course followed by 3 weeks mentoring; competency portfolio completed.
Benefits
* Pension Scheme – Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund
* Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
* Flexible / Agile Working
* Sick pay scheme
* Fostering friendly policy
* Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave, carers leave
* Access to health and wellbeing support
* Eye care vouchers
* On site Gyms
* Staff associations
* Reward and Recognition
* Blue light Card
* Flexible working options
* Training and development opportunities
* Car lease scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free Parking at selected sites
* Onsite catering facilities
* Access to Staff Networks
* Union support
* Financial products and services
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and aims to employ a workforce that represents the community. Our vacancies are open to everyone; all appointments based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from underrepresented groups: Black, Asian, minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people with disability, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+.
Application Information
Closing date: Friday 16th January 2026, 12:00 Midday.
Interview dates: 26th January to 4th February 2026.
Course start date: Monday 8th June 2026.
For more information: Home | Staffordshire Police. Please submit online form.
Email for positive action: positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk. Recruitment queries: hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk.
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