Custody Detention officer
This is an exciting opportunity to join North Wales Police as a Custody Detention Officer.
We are currently recruiting for current and future vacancies for the Custody Suites across North Wales based at Llay and St Asaph.
Applications are particularly invited from females as they are currently under-represented within the Department.
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. Please refer to the post profile for full list of duties and responsibilities.
You will be required to demonstrate in your application the minimum requirement for the role.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or proven equivalent work experience in Customer care/prisoner handling.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate level of IT to include a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- The ability to make informed decisions.
- The ability to deal with conflict.
- Possess a full driving licence.
Please familiarise yourself with the Post Profile and the Recruitment Guide before you apply as this has information to help you with your application