# Designated Detention Officer

**Company**: British Transport Police
**Location**: London, London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 29,483.96 per year
**Category**: Security
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

### Job Overview

We are seeking a Designated Detention Officer to join our Custody Team at British Transport Police. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of detainees from the moment they arrive.

### Responsibilities

- Manage the arrival of detainees, conduct risk assessments, and open custody records

- Conduct prisoner searches, take fingerprints, photographs, and DNA samples using reasonable force when necessary

- Supervise detainees' daily routines, including meals, exercise, and medical needs

- Provide first aid treatment when required

- Present evidence in court and other hearings as required

- Promote equality, diversity, and human rights in working practices

### Requirements

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to accurately input information onto a computer database

- Ability to remain calm and professional in confrontational situations

- Knowledge of relevant legislation

- Previous experience of working in a custody environment is desirable

### Benefits

- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years

- Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave

- Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access

- Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles

- Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months

- Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support

- Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships

- Excellent Pension scheme

### Salary

The salary for this role is GBP 29,483.96 per year, with additional allowances.

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## Skills

### Required
- written and verbal communication
- computer database management
- first aid
- legislation knowledge

### Nice to have
- custody environment experience
- secure settings experience

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