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Mid Sussex, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Sheriffhales, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Ingelheim am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany · On-site
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Oxford, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Victoria, Australia · On-site
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Maidstone, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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County Durham, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Oxford, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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South Australia, Australia · On-site
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Deliver safe and secure escorting and custody services for detainees during court proceedings. Ensure detainee welfare and maintain security within courtrooms and cells.
Requires strong communication skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and reasonable physical fitness. A full UK driving licence is desirable, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Location: Reading Crown and Magistrates Court, RG1 7TQ
Join us a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) where you’ll play a key role in helping keep the justice system safe and secure. In addition to job security and stability we offer:
We operate 24/6 across early and late shifts, so flexibility is essential. Finishing times can be unpredictable, and you may need to work beyond your contracted hours to meet operational demands. Shifts are set on a rota provided 12 weeks in advance, giving you visibility to plan ahead. Part-time working may be considered, but this must be across full working days, as reduced daily hours are not available.
Keep people safe. Keep justice moving.
As a PCO, you’ll work as part of a team to deliver safe and secure escorting and custody services, ensuring detainee welfare at all times during court proceedings. You’ll be responsible for detainees throughout court proceedings until their return to custody or release. Key duties include:
What you need to do the job!
Our PCO’s come from a wide range of backgrounds—what matters most is your commitment to making a difference. You’ll receive full training through a 5½-week paid training course, plus ongoing support from experienced colleagues. Requirements of the role:
What we offer
Our recruitment process
Eligibility checks and further information
Job offers are subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 checks with Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, satisfactory employment references and occupational health checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All roles are subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office regulations. You must have the right to work in the UK. If you do have a visa, it must have at least two years remaining, and you must have at least one year’s UK residency (to enable required counter signatory checks by a recognised professional).
All colleagues share responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and must complete the required training and follow our safeguarding policies.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&[email protected].
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j&[email protected] to discuss.
We support the UK military and its partners by providing maintenance and facilities management services
We’re proud to support the UK military providing maintenance and facilities management services for the built estate and for service families’ homes on behalf of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, which is part of the Ministry of Defence.
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We support the UK military and its partners by providing maintenance and facilities management services
We’re proud to support the UK military providing maintenance and facilities management services for the built estate and for service families’ homes on behalf of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, which is part of the Ministry of Defence.
Offices: ., GB
