Designated Detention Officer - North London, United Kingdom - British Transport Police

British Transport Police

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North London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A Designated Detention Officer (DDO) is required for a permanent role paying £24,391.58 plus £ London Allowance plus 20% shift allowance and a £ Market Supplement with British Transport Police based in London North Custody - Brewery Road.

BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including the London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year.

The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing.

As DDO with BTP, you will assist the Custody Sergeant with the running and management of the custody suite, ensuring the safety and security of staff and detainees and providing a professional custody service to a range of stakeholders.

As DDO, your duties will include:

Managing the arrival of detainees, conduct risk assessments and open custody records, recording personal details and the reason/ circumstance of the arrest.
Conducting prisoner searches, take prisoners fingerprints, photographs and DNA samples using reasonable force when necessary and appropriate.
Conducting cell visits to ensure the safety of detainees, the ensure cells are clean and in good working order.
Supervising detainee's ablutions, exercise, telephone calls, visits and doctor examinations.
Arranging and deliver appropriate meals and drink to the detainee's taking into account dietary requirements.
Providing first aid treatment when required.
Presenting evidence in court and other hearings as required.
Answering telephone calls and deal with enquiries.
Promoting equality, diversity and human rights in working practices by developing positive working relationships, ensuring colleagues and detainees are treated with courtesy, respect and dignity.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

The successful DDO will be required to evidence the following skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to remain calm and professional in confrontational situations.
The ability to use an appropriate level of force to control detainees in accordance with training and guidelines.
A demonstrable understanding of and commitment to delivering high levels of customer service.
Knowledge of relevant legislation.
Previous experience of working in a custody environment is desirable and/or demonstrable experience in similar secure settings.

In return for your experience, we can offer you:

£24,391.58 plus £ London Allowance plus 20% shift allowance and a £ Market Supplement per annum
Yearly base salary increments
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Family friendly policies including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
Bespoke benefits platform and access to Blue Light Card
Employee assistance programme and dedicated wellbeing hub
Pension scheme

BTP is an employer who cares about the impact we have on the environment and the wider challenges of climate change, and as such we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving Net Zero Carbon (NZC) through offsetting by 2035.

At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect.

As 'One BTP' across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.