PS Custody Officer (Transferee)

Are you looking for a change? Are you looking to relocate to a vibrant, beautiful part of the country? If so, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for!

We are seeking Sergeants with excellent leadership skills to work as Custody Sergeants in one of our three custody units; Patchway, Keynsham and Bridgwater.

Applicants will undertake a course and a period of inhouse tutorship/mentoring program prior to being accepted for the role. Sergeant who have previously carried out the custody role may well be exempt from this requirement. Dependent on experience and previous service etc.

You will be expected to determine the appropriate course of action for each detained person and ensure a secure and safe environment whilst allowing an expeditious investigation in accordance with PACE, Codes of Practice, consistent with the principals of the CPS guidelines, Home Officer policy, force policy and any other relevant legislation.

Using your excellent communications skills will enable you to provide appropriate liaison with external agencies and investigating officers, by implementing all relevant guidelines or legislation. This position will also require the successful officer to compile and analyse the evidence presented and maintain appropriate entries on records producing routine and ad hoc reports as necessary.

You will also supervise 2 to 3 Detention Officers ensuring effective performance of the running of the Custody function.

There may well be opportunities to carry out the Acting Custody Inspector roles for qualified Sergeants showing the relevant drive, leadership and professionalism.

Why Avon & Somerset Police?

Our organisation area is vast, covering over 1,855 Square miles and serving nearly 1.7 million residents.

We service an international airport flying to over 130 destinations, miles of picturesque coastline, a huge network of roads, a vast number of towns and rural villages and not forgetting the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Bristol and the world renowned, cultural spa city of Bath.

These all produce a challenging, lively and diverse policing environment. In addition the night time economy in many of these areas makes us a truly 24/7 service. Across all of this expanse our focus always is to provide outstanding policing for everyone.

There really is something for everyone in Avon and Somerset making it a fantastic place to live and work.

We have so many amazing days out and events across our patch, the international Balloon fiesta attracts over 500,000 visitors each year and is simply breath taking to watch. We have great seaside days out in places like Weston Super Mare, Burnham and Brean and let's not forget all of the historical and cultural attractions on our door step.

If you are more enticed by the hustle and bustle there is a huge array of events and opportunities such as Glastonbury Festival, Championship football matches, carnivals and a continuously growing music and show scene. There are also numerous opportunities to get involved celebrating the diversity across Avon and Somerset with events such as the famous St Paul's Carnival and numerous pride events throughout the region with the Bristol event being ranked in the top 30 of Global world pride events.

We have a host of award-winning schools, colleges and universities including UWE and the University of Bath, these offer excellent opportunities for those students looking to take that next step.

You can be the difference to so many....could you be the difference we are looking for?

If you are not yet ready to transfer or would like more information please contact please take a look at our website - Police transferees | Avon and Somerset Police

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About us

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Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Click the video link below to see why our colleagues feel they can "Be the Difference"

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

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