Based at:
The Nottingham Custody Suite and Mansfield Custody Suite, but candidates must be willing and have the means to work across both force Custody Suites.
Main Purpose of Role:
Several vacancies have arisen for the role of Custody Detention Officer. These will be for the January 2027 cohort.
The purpose of the role is the security, guarding, monitoring and welfare of Detainees within Police Custody Suites this includes control and restrain and the searching of cells.
The reception, booking in, risk assessment and release of Detainees under the direction and supervision of the Custody Sergeant,
To provide associated administration and clerical support to ensure all documents and records are completed and maintained accurately and in accordance with force policy.
To carry out the procedures of fingerprinting, image capture, DNA and drug testing of Detainees.
To ensure that the Custody Suite is always clean and tidy, undertaking stock checks and replenishing items when required.
To attend training days including IT, first aid and Officer safety training.
Key Skills & Experience:
It is a requirement to have a Full UK driving licence, with business insurance.
We require you to have a good understanding of spelling and grammar as well as attention to detail as you will be recording daily interaction with Detainees and completing forms.
Successful applicants must be capable of dealing with vulnerable, difficult and sometimes violent people, able to interrogate and accurately input data on computer systems, to work under pressure and be able to communicate in a professional manner to the public, detainees, police and partnership agencies.
We provide an excellent training course to support this role which must be passed prior to commencing in post.
Benefits:
Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:
Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution
Support networks and wellbeing
Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service
Blue Light Card discounts
Flexible and agile working where suitable
Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information.
How to apply:
Please see attached the application questions.
Please complete and attach your responses to the application questions (of which there are 4) in the supporting evidence section of the electronic application form. Any supporting information including CVs attached will not be considered.
For further information about the role please E-mail hazel.webb@notts.police.uk.
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level – Recruitment – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.
Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
