Overview
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Detainee Custody Officer – Gatwick Vehicle Base
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£31,080.00 based on 40 hours per week
As a Detention Custody Officer, you will be responsible for the safety, welfare, and security of detained immigration residents in every aspect, ensuring compliance with immigration procedures and maintaining a professional and respectful environment while upholding all legal and operational standards.
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 Gatwick VB 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, 365-day 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* Hold a valid UK passport (expired visas in out-of-date passports cannot be accepted)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
* Interview
* Capability assessments
* Full vetting screening
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey with us!
Benefits and Development
We offer market-leading benefits to suit your lifestyle, including:
* Virtual GP services and access to family support
* Salary Finance and many financial wellbeing options
* Flexible lifestyle benefits platform (Choices) with holiday and other options
* Discounts on high street retailers, gyms, and more
* Cycle-to-work scheme and enhanced pension contributions
* Life cover up to four times salary and share plan opportunities
* Recognition programs and potential rewards
Note: For access to internal channels and disability accommodations during recruitment, please contact our recruitment team with any reasonable adjustments requirements.
About Mitie
Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company with clients ranging from household names in banking and government to hospitals and schools.
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