Custody Detention Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to join North Wales Police as a Custody Detention Officer, on a full-time basis (37 hours a week) based in Caernarfon.

What does the Custody Detention Officer role entail?

Reporting to the Custody Manager, you will be assisting in the detention and welfare of detained persons. Under the direction and supervision of custody sergeants, you’ll assist in the security, guarding, monitoring and welfare of detainees within police custody suites, including control and restraint of detainees, search of cells, and dealing with violent detainees to ensure effective security is maintained. Other duties include, but aren’t limited to:

Undertaking physical search of detainees and their property in, using specialist search equipment where necessary. Furthermore, being responsible for the handling, storage and movement and associated administration of property taken from persons detained.
Undertaking all aspects of the reception (booking in, releasing, etc.), treatment, processing and supervision of detainees, including close proximity supervision and the administration of medication.
Providing access to washing facilities for detainees, assist with cleaning cells and arrange the decontamination of cells, detainees and equipment including bedding, to ensure the hygiene of detainees and staff is maintained. Along with the service of food to detainees.
Liaising with members of the public, health care professionals and appropriate adults, other agencies and police departments to provide access to detainees and information regarding their detention.
Monitoring and operating CCTV, cell intercom, alarm and other systems necessary to ensure the security of detainees, staff and premises within the custody suite.
Carrying out the procedures of fingerprinting, footwear impressions, image capture (still and video) DNA and drug testing and Sex offender registration where appropriate.
Escorting and transporting detainees within the custody complex, including the handling of detainees to court, security officers for court appearances, ensuring security is maintained and court times are met.

Please familiarise yourself with the Post Profile and the Recruitment Guide before you apply as this has information to help you with your application