Escort Custody Officer – Youth Services

Escort Custody Officer – Youth Services - Nottinghamshire, NG15

Location: Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15

Contract: Permanent | 38 hours per week

Salary: £26,676 (£13.50/hr) starting, rising to £29,640 (£15.00/hr) after 12 months

Extras: Regular overtime opportunities + comprehensive paid training & certification

Make a Real Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you looking for a career with genuine purpose, clear progression, and the chance to transform young lives?

As an Escort Custody Officer (Youth Services), you will provide vital care, mentorship, and security for children and young people navigating the justice system. Moving between court custody suites, secure establishments, and external appointments, you won't just keep young people safe—you will treat them with dignity, fairness, and humanity during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Key Benefits & What’s in It for You

• Clear Pay Progression: Earn £26,676 from Day 1, with a guaranteed salary bump to £29,640 upon completing 12 months of service.
  
• Overtime Potential: Boost your income with regular overtime opportunities tailored to operational needs.
  
• Fully Funded Qualifications & Training: Receive a 5-week fully paid, accredited training programme (details below) plus supported job shadowing.
  
• Meaningful Impact: Play an essential role keeping the justice system running safely while mentoring and safeguarding vulnerable youth.
  
• Stable Work: Permanent, full-time employment within a supportive, close-knit team environment.
  

What You’ll Do -Escort Custody Officer – Youth Services - Nottinghamshire, NG15

• Care & Safeguarding: Create a culture of care, delivering enhanced support, active listening, and safeguarding for young people in court cell suites and during transport.
  
• Safe Escorting: Transport young people securely to court, appointments, and secure establishments, ensuring timely and safe arrivals.
  
• Security & Conduct: Perform routine searches (people, possessions, vehicles, locations) and maintain control, discipline, and a safe, structured environment.
  
• Attention to Detail: Verify identities, track property, check warrants, and complete movement logs accurately.
  
• Wellbeing & First Aid: Monitor health, conduct, and mental wellbeing, stepping in to deliver first aid or conflict de-escalation whenever required.
  

Who We’re Looking For

No prior custody, transport, or security experience is required. We welcome applicants from customer service, care, retail, hospitality, logistics, armed forces, and social work backgrounds

Requirements:

• A full UK Driving Licence.
  
• A basic level of physical fitness to carry out operational duties safely.
  
• Strong communication, empathy, resilience, and calm judgement under pressure.
  
• A commitment to fairness, respect, and high professional standards.
  

Fully Paid Training & Onboarding

We equip you with every tool you need to succeed before you step into the role.

• Training Dates: 23rd November – 24th December (100% attendance required)
  

Certifications Included:

• Escort Custody Officer Certification
  
• Control & Restraint Techniques & Conflict Management
  
• Emergency First Aid
  
• Safeguarding & Youth Mental Health Awareness
  
• Risk Assessment, Personal Safety, and Vehicle Operations
  

Job Shadowing: Work side-by-side with experienced officers before working independently.

How to Apply & Next Steps

Our recruitment process is fast, straightforward, and supportive:

1. Telephone Screening: A quick chat about the role and your background.
   
2. Online Psychometric Assessment: Completed in your own time.
   
3. Competency-Based Video Interview: Via Microsoft Teams.
   

Ready to start a career where every day counts? Apply today to secure your space on our upcoming November training cohort.