Police Custody Detention Officer
We are currently recruiting for candidates to join Hertfordshire Constabulary as a Custody Detention Officer.The role:
Working as part of a team in support of custody Sergeants, Detention Officers carry out a multi-functional role within very busy custody units.
The custody units are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The custody department is managed collaboratively by a senior management team who manage custody units across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
Custody staff are supervised locally by custody sergeants and dedicated custody inspectors.
Key duties and responsibilities to include:
Ensuring that persons in police detention are afforded their rights and entitlements and are cared for and treated ethically and in accordance with legislation and Home Office rules.
The reception of police detainees involving the creation of computer records to book persons into police custody and the recording of actions and activities during detention.
Ensuring the welfare needs of detainees are met through the development and implementation of a care plan.
Monitoring multiple detainees and responding to individual needs.
Taking fingerprints, DNA and photographs of detainees.
Maintenance of custody, including safety checks and cleanliness of the facility.
Key skills, knowledge, and experience required:
Successful candidates will be able to display the following:
The candidate will need to consider themselves physically fit enough to pass a medical assessment if required. They also need to be able to complete annual Staff Protection Training.
An updated CV with past and present work history, detailing any gaps of employment
An ability to work under pressure.
Resilience and flexibility.
Patience and compassion.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
An ability to treat individuals fairly, regardless of circumstance.
An ability to work as part of a team.
An eye for detail. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar computer packages.
The ability to travel independently to other custody suites within Hertfordshire is essential, as you may be expected at times to travel to other custody stations to cover staff abstractions. The application process will include an interview as well as a medical questionnaire.