Overview
Serco Limited
Location: Bristol
Caring. Compassionate. Resilient. Sound like you? You could be a Field Officer for Serco, using these key strengths to make a positive difference for people during a difficult time in their lives. Working as an Electronic Monitoring Field Officer for our Electronic Monitoring Service is more than just a job; it’s the chance to be a part of something great, where your contributions are valued and you can positively impact the communities we serve every day.
Benefits
* Base Salary of £26,031 per annum
* Company Car (includes personal use)
* Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance; 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 7 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays
* Continuous training & development opportunities
* A range of benefits to support health and wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, MIND, Simply Health Care and Dental Plans and more)
* Access to discounts and exclusive deals (Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema, Leisure, Retail and Hospitality discounts and more)
* A supportive team & culture with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Work pattern
We operate year-round, with a range of shifts including daytimes, weekends, and bank holidays. Contractual working week is an average of 37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota (including weekends). Evening shifts typically run 5pm–1am. There may be occasions when you are required to start earlier or finish later. The rota is provided approximately 10 weeks in advance to help you plan meaningful time off.
Responsibilities
On a day-to-day basis, you’ll visit individuals in their homes to install tagging equipment. You’ll work alone or with a Monitoring Support Officer. You’ll build trust with individuals and reassure them of their safety and the safety of the public. Each successful case helps reduce pressure on the prison system and supports ex-prisoners to rejoin their communities. Every day and every individual are different, offering variety and opportunity.
You’ll receive 3 weeks of training and be accompanied by an experienced Officer/Mentor on the road until you’re comfortable in your role.
Qualifications and requirements
Due to genuine occupational requirements and contractual obligations, applications from female candidates are particularly welcome for this role, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
What you need to do the job: Our current Electronic Monitoring Field Officers come from diverse backgrounds. What you’ve done before isn’t the key; your commitment to making a difference is. You will learn during the 2-week initial training course and through shadowing & mentorship from experienced colleagues. A current valid UK driver’s license, reasonable fitness, and good written and verbal communication skills are essential for building relationships and rapport with individuals you meet.
Additional information
All offers of employment are subject to Baseline Personnel Standard Security vetting (including right to work/identity checks, a basic criminal record check, and verification of the last 3 years of employment or academic activity).
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