City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Location: Westminster Magistrates Court, NW1 5BR 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 add…
Skills: Communication Skills, Conflict De-escalation, Decision Making Under Pressure, Behavior Management, Teamwork
Wooroloo, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Serco is a place where you can grow Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we’re committed to supporting your professional and personal goals. You’ll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your…
Skills: Vocational Training, Adult Education, WHS Knowledge, Communication Skills, Cultural Awareness
Bedford, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Serco: Yarl’s Wood Immigration Centre, Bedford, MK44 1FD Permanent, Full Time (Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30pm – on call roster) Up to £37,000 per annum + £160 per week for on call duties (with travel expense and overtime payment f…
Skills: Fire Detection, CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Detection, Preventative Maintenance
Shropshire, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$13/hr–$16/hr
Location: Oswestry SY11 4QB Working hours: Casual, Various hours available between Monday to Sunday Salary: £13 to £16.98 per hour depending on experience + excellent benefits At Serco, we're pleased to be recruiting on …
Skills: Swimming Instruction, Customer Service, Lesson Planning, Child Safety, Aquatic Teaching
Wooroloo, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Serco is a place where you can grow Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we’re committed to supporting your professional and personal goals. You’ll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your…
Skills: Industrial Cleaning, Adult Education, Mentoring, WHS Knowledge, Communication
New South Wales, Australia · On-site
About Us ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. As part of this contract, Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provide defence-ready clinical…
Skills: Rehabilitation Exercise Prescription, Patient Management, Physical Training, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Prescription Strategies
Rockingham, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Serco is a place where you can grow Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we’re committed to supporting your professional and personal goals. You’ll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your…
Skills: Naval Combat Management Systems, RAN Operations, Warfighting Principles, ADF Exercises, Synthetic Warfare Training
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
Assistant Technician Facility Maintenance – Pump Mechanic Impact a better future We are a multinational organisation with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advi…
Skills: Pump Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, BMS Knowledge, Plumbing Standards
Cotswold District, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$40k–$43k/yr
Who we are VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. What we do We put our Customers and Families First. They ar…
Skills: HVAC Maintenance, Fault Diagnosis, Air Conditioning Repair, Ventilation Systems, Extraction Systems
Cotswold District, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$40k–$43k/yr
Who we are VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. What we do We put our Customers and Families First. They ar…
Skills: Electrical Installation, Fixed Wire Testing, EICR, Fault Diagnosis, Planned Preventative Maintenance
Mid Sussex, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Location: Haywards Heath, RH16 1UA Working hours: 39 per week, Monday to Thursday, 7am – 3.30pm and Friday 7am – 2.30pm Salary: £35,866 per annum / £17.68 per hour + excellent benefits Keep your streets clean and your co…
Skills: HGV Driving, Waste Collection, Vehicle Safety Checks, Customer Service, Teamwork
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
Full time, Permanent Opportunity. Location: Sydney Shape and lead Serco Asia Pacific’s sustainability agenda, partnering with senior leaders to improve environmental performance and deliver strategic sustainability outco…
Skills: Climate Reporting, Sustainability Governance, Greenhouse Gas Accounting, Environmental Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
Technician - Equipment -ACW (Runway Sweeper/Rubber Removal Machines) Impact a better future We are a multinational organization with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Def…
Skills: Utility Vehicle Operation, Runway Sweeping, Rubber Removal, FOD Removal, Heavy Equipment Operation
East Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Location: HMP Dovegate, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST14 8XR Salary: Up to £63,000 per annum, dependant on experience plus excellent benefits Schedule: 40 hours per week, permanent Ready to impact a better future? As…
Skills: Clinical Leadership, Line Management, Psychotherapy, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Supervision
East Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Prison Support Officer HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter 40 hours per week £25,889 per annum HMP Dovegate is a Category B adult male facility near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. At the core of our prison environment and ensuring we ope…
Skills: Communication Skills, Report Writing, Numerical Abilities, Security Operations, Logistics
Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$19/hr–$20/hr
Location: The Weald Sports Centre, TN17 2PN Working Hours: Various part time hours available between Monday to Sunday Salary: £19 to £20 per hour + excellent benefits. Ready to impact a better future? At Serco, we're ple…
Skills: Swimming Instruction, Customer Service, Lesson Planning, Safeguarding, Child Safety
Mid Sussex, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Location: Haywards Heath, RH16 1UA Working hours: 39 per week, Monday to Thursday, 7am – 3.30pm and Friday 7am – 2.30pm Salary: £35,866 per annum / £17.68 per hour + excellent benefits Keep your streets clean and your co…
Skills: HGV Driving, Waste Collection, Recycling Services, Vehicle Safety Checks, Customer Service
Cotswold District, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$32k–$35k/yr
Who we are VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. What we do We put our Customers and Families First. They ar…
Skills: Plumbing, Electrical Repairs, Plastering, Mechanical Maintenance, General Building Repairs
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Location: Maidstone Leisure Centre, ME15 7RN Salary: £29,200 per annum plus excellent benefits Schedule: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours – shift-based including early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays Ready t…
Skills: Team leadership, Customer service, Health and safety compliance, Operational management, Incident response
East Hampshire, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Opportunities at TCS - Shift Operator Location: TCS Oakhanger, Bordon Salary: Competitive salaries plus excellent benefits Ready to impact a better future? As a Shift Operator in our TCS team, you’ll support the configur…
Skills: Ground Station Operation, Satellite Communication Systems, PC Literacy, Microsoft Office, Electrical Engineering
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Deliver safe and secure escorting and custody services for detainees during court proceedings. Ensure detainee welfare, maintain security within the court, and manage sensitive situations while collaborating with court staff.
Candidates should possess strong communication skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and reasonable physical fitness. A full UK driving licence is desirable, and the role requires the ability to pass enhanced security vetting.
Location: Westminster Magistrates Court, NW1 5BR
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
