Detention Custody Officer VB

Employer:

Location:

M22 5LH

Pay: Salary not specified.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

Detainee Custody Officer

• Manchester Vehicle Base Join Us and Make a Difference Vehicle base DCO:
  Salary £27,449 based on 40 hours per week Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm and non-judgemental approach
• Great problem‑solving abilities
• The ability to stay composed under pressure

Then this could be the perfect role for you.

In‑Country Escorting DCO at the Vehicle Base responsibilities:

• 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

In‑Country Escorting DCO at the Short‑Term Holding Facility and Airport responsibilities:

• 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.

No Problem. No prior experience or qualifications are needed—full training and support will be provided.

If you have experience handling challenging situations or working with people in distress, it would be a plus.

Your journey begins with a 4‑week paid training course, including a control and restraint training course.

Over the next 13 months, you’ll receive on‑the‑job mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.

• Work‑life balance
• Structured shifts for stability, up to 1 year in advance so you can plan your goals and travel.

Start with a Level 3 Apprenticeship, with opportunities for leadership roles.

Continued personal development with full support given to enhancemonatton

• Free parking and uniform
• 4‑week fully paid training course
• Access to online GP services, share options and a generous holiday allowance
• Pension and Life assurance
• Discounts: cinema, online shopping, leisure centre memberships, holidays, and Health & Wellbeing Benefits
• As a DCO, you can apply for a Blue Light discount card

• Be a UK Citizen, a Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen
Meals
• Hold a valid UK passport
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months
• Pass an Enhanced DBS, 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.

• Interview
• Capability assessments
• Full vetting screening

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and start your journey with us.

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