Overview
Detainee Custody Officer – Luton DCO Airport Based
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luton Airport DCO: Salary £32, based on 42 hours per week
There will be an assessment day held on 2nd of February, with a proposed start date of 9th of March.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Vehicle Base, you’ll be responsible for:
* 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
As an In-Country Escorting DCO at luton Airport DCO based you’ll be responsible for:
* 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 operation.
Essential Requirements
* To apply, you must: Be a UK Citizen, a Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen
* Hold a valid UK passport (expired visas in out-of-date passports cannot be accepted)
* Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months
* Pass an Enhanced DBS check, 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
* Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment process which includes: Interview, Capability assessments, Full vetting screening
* Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey with us
Benefits and Training
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. Salary Finance provides financial wellbeing assistance, including access to earned pay before payday for a small fee. We offer a variety of benefits and discounts through Choices, MiDeals, and other programs, plus a cycle-to-work scheme and enhanced pension contributions.
* 4-week fully paid training course
* Accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody after on-the-job mentoring
* Pension and Life assurance
* Reward & Recognition scheme
* Discounts including cinema, online shopping, leisure memberships, holidays, and Health & Wellbeing Benefits
* Blue Light discount card eligibility for DCOs
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work, with monthly prizes and a top annual prize.
About the Role
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know by emailing us.
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