Detention Officers

Please note applications for this role are now closed.

Recruitment timetable

• Deadline for applications is 11.55pm  on Sunday 2 July 2023.
• Paper sifting between Monday 3rd July and Wednesday 5th July 2023.
• Interviews will commence on Wednesday 12th July to Tuesday 18th July 2023.

What do Detention Officers do?

Detention officers are part of the custody team, working alongside police officers and police staff.

They are responsible for the provision of custody services, administrative duties and the welfare of people detained in custody.

They ensure the efficient operation of the custody unit within the guidelines of authorised professional practice and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

What do you need to be an Detention Officer?

• Excellent communication skills
• Good at problem solving
• Sound administration and IT skills
• Able to deal with a variety of different people, in a physically demanding role.
• Happy to work with minimum supervision while also performing as part of a team.
• Hold a full current manual UK driving licence.

Experience of work in a similar nature would also be a distinct advantage but not essential.

Training is provided and successful applicants must be available for an up to 3 week training,  course depending on previous experience and qualifications, which may be delivered in Swindon, Melksham, Devizes or virtually.

The next training date starts: September 2023

Any roles will be subject to the passing of vetting and references check. There may be a requirement to undergo a driving assessment by our Force Driver Training Unit so that police vehicles can be driven.