HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Southampton, Hampshire
Detention Officer February 2026 Awareness Sessions - HC623239 We will start recruiting for an exciting and diverse role of Detention Officers within custody. We are holding a number of awareness sessions to give potential applicants a chance to find out more about this role. These events will provide you with information and an insight into the role, its duties and expectations, as well as information on the recruitment process. The sessions will be run by recruitment and central custody adviser who has extensive experience of the role. If you consider yourself a resilient individual who has good communication and people skills, where you are able to be challenged as an individual but also work well within a team of like-minded colleagues and would like a rewarding role, where no two days are the same then book your space and find out more. There will be roles available in Southampton, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight & Basingstoke. All the roles will be permanent & full-time at 37 hours per week. Detention Officers are paid, starting salary £30,333 per annum in addition you will receive a shift allowance and weekend enhancement which will add approximately £800 (depending on shifts worked) to your salary before tax per month. You will be required to work a shift pattern, comprising of evenings and weekends. Further information will be included in awareness session. If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the link of your preferred date to book a space via Eventbrite on one of the Awareness Sessions being held in February (please only book one time slot). Thursday 19 February 2026 at 18:30 - 19:30pm Saturday 21 February 2026 at 10:00 - 11:00am Please note you will be sent a link for Microsoft Teams prior to your booked event. You will then attend the session remotely. There is no need to attend in person. If there are no available spaces on your preferred date, please send an email to . Please note that you must provide evidence of education and driving licence at interview stage. Everything will be covered in the awareness session and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. As a Detention Officer you will be based in one of our Police Investigation Centres, where you are an integral part of the running of the custody suite. You will provide support to your custody colleagues, also proving a high level of care and professionalism to those detained within the custody environment. Detention Officers are uniformed support staff workers given certain Policing Powers within custody to execute your duties and deliver a high level of service. Due to the complex environment you'll need to be alert at all times, thinking on your feet and making informed decisions. You'll complete the booking in process into the custody suite and some of the duties but not limited to are, the taking of fingerprints, photographs and DNA, record their possessions and make sure they're safe and secure. During their time in custody, you'll regularly monitor a detainee's condition and behaviour, where necessary assist with investigative procedures and preservation of evidence whilst maintaining the safety and security of all personnel within the custody suite. Assisting in the detainee rights and entitlements, also assisting the custody sergeant in the release, when required, of the detainee. Successful candidates will undertake a minimum of six - seven week training course (Monday - Friday), which is assessed throughout. You will receive training on all aspects of your role and where it sits within the Criminal Justice System, police IT & systems, personal safety training and emergency first aid. You will need to be Educated to QCF Level 3 A-levels (or equivalent) OR work experience deemed to have brought the post-holder to a comparable level. Applicants must have a full manual driving licence and although you'll be posted to one of our custody centres there may on occasions be a requirement to work at other locations which could include Portsmouth, Southampton, Basingstoke or the Isle of Wight. Please note that you must provide evidence of education and driving licence at interview stage. Everything will be covered in the awareness session and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.
Detention Officer February 2026 Awareness Sessions - HC623239 We will start recruiting for an exciting and diverse role of Detention Officers within custody. We are holding a number of awareness sessions to give potential applicants a chance to find out more about this role. These events will provide you with information and an insight into the role, its duties and expectations, as well as information on the recruitment process. The sessions will be run by recruitment and central custody adviser who has extensive experience of the role. If you consider yourself a resilient individual who has good communication and people skills, where you are able to be challenged as an individual but also work well within a team of like-minded colleagues and would like a rewarding role, where no two days are the same then book your space and find out more. There will be roles available in Southampton, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight & Basingstoke. All the roles will be permanent & full-time at 37 hours per week. Detention Officers are paid, starting salary £30,333 per annum in addition you will receive a shift allowance and weekend enhancement which will add approximately £800 (depending on shifts worked) to your salary before tax per month. You will be required to work a shift pattern, comprising of evenings and weekends. Further information will be included in awareness session. If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the link of your preferred date to book a space via Eventbrite on one of the Awareness Sessions being held in February (please only book one time slot). Thursday 19 February 2026 at 18:30 - 19:30pm Saturday 21 February 2026 at 10:00 - 11:00am Please note you will be sent a link for Microsoft Teams prior to your booked event. You will then attend the session remotely. There is no need to attend in person. If there are no available spaces on your preferred date, please send an email to . Please note that you must provide evidence of education and driving licence at interview stage. Everything will be covered in the awareness session and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. As a Detention Officer you will be based in one of our Police Investigation Centres, where you are an integral part of the running of the custody suite. You will provide support to your custody colleagues, also proving a high level of care and professionalism to those detained within the custody environment. Detention Officers are uniformed support staff workers given certain Policing Powers within custody to execute your duties and deliver a high level of service. Due to the complex environment you'll need to be alert at all times, thinking on your feet and making informed decisions. You'll complete the booking in process into the custody suite and some of the duties but not limited to are, the taking of fingerprints, photographs and DNA, record their possessions and make sure they're safe and secure. During their time in custody, you'll regularly monitor a detainee's condition and behaviour, where necessary assist with investigative procedures and preservation of evidence whilst maintaining the safety and security of all personnel within the custody suite. Assisting in the detainee rights and entitlements, also assisting the custody sergeant in the release, when required, of the detainee. Successful candidates will undertake a minimum of six - seven week training course (Monday - Friday), which is assessed throughout. You will receive training on all aspects of your role and where it sits within the Criminal Justice System, police IT & systems, personal safety training and emergency first aid. You will need to be Educated to QCF Level 3 A-levels (or equivalent) OR work experience deemed to have brought the post-holder to a comparable level. Applicants must have a full manual driving licence and although you'll be posted to one of our custody centres there may on occasions be a requirement to work at other locations which could include Portsmouth, Southampton, Basingstoke or the Isle of Wight. Please note that you must provide evidence of education and driving licence at interview stage. Everything will be covered in the awareness session and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.
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Birmingham, Staffordshire
Corrections Lieutenant - Birmingham Police Department page is loaded Corrections Lieutenant - Birmingham Police Departmentlocations: Merit System: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R TARGET CLOSE DATE: 02/23/2026 PAY GRADE: Grade 21 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The Birmingham Police Department is seeking to hire a Corrections Lieutenant to work within the city jail and be responsible for directly supervising Corrections Sergeants and generally overseeing and maintaining the security and safety of detained inmates and jail personnel. The duties performed by employees in this job class are supervisory and administrative in nature but are generally more complex than those performed by Corrections Sergeants. Work involves a variety of responsibilities, including investigating complaints of a complex or sensitive nature, monitoring an inventory of supplies, reviewing and completing numerous written reports, conducting performance evaluations of Corrections Sergeants. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: $27.69 - $42.96 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Driver's License. NCIC/ACJIC Certification. Experience in a jail/detention facility to include planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and training corrections staff on duties, policies, and procedures. Experience conducting investigations of internal and external complaints related to jail activities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Birmingham. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. Completion of Supervisor Training Course, Management Training Course, Jail Management Training Course, or related courses. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Law, Criminal Justice, Social Science). TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Enforces jail operating procedures by overseeing jail operations and security, ensuring operations are in compliance with rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures pertinent to jail operations, and maintaining the facility, supplies, and equipment. Identifies potential safety, security, and/or maintenance problems through inspections and develops plan to prevent or correct problems. Prepares purchase requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment to submit to appropriate personnel for approval. Supervises all functions and activities of assigned shift, including: security, staffing, maintenance, booking, court services, movement of inmates, medical and social services, general office activities, storage of inmate property, and classification/housing assignment of inmates. Participates in planning, organizing, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the facility. Investigates incidents and responds to various situations such as complaints, grievances, lawsuits, and rule violations received from inmates, jail personnel, and citizens and submits findings to appropriate personnel to facilitate resolutions to pending issues. Monitors, secures, assesses, and provides for the needs, health and safety of inmates. Receives recommendations from Corrections Officers and Supervisors regarding inmate behavior to determine if social and psychological services are warranted. Refers inmates in need of mental health services to the nurse or hospital to ensure inmates receive proper treatment. Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs. with coworkers' assistance. Work involves physical abilities necessary for applying self-defense and restraint tactics in order to defend oneself from physical attack. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in a secured detention facility setting with occasional visits to external locations such as court rooms or medical facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, as well as other equipment used in a jail setting, including: various restraints such as handcuffs and shackles, radio, etc. May require dealing with physically aggressive or violent individuals, and exposure to potential and real physical violence, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids, contagious or infectious diseases, unpleasant smells, etc. Job may require working nights and weekends EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at or phone at (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
Corrections Lieutenant - Birmingham Police Department page is loaded Corrections Lieutenant - Birmingham Police Departmentlocations: Merit System: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R TARGET CLOSE DATE: 02/23/2026 PAY GRADE: Grade 21 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The Birmingham Police Department is seeking to hire a Corrections Lieutenant to work within the city jail and be responsible for directly supervising Corrections Sergeants and generally overseeing and maintaining the security and safety of detained inmates and jail personnel. The duties performed by employees in this job class are supervisory and administrative in nature but are generally more complex than those performed by Corrections Sergeants. Work involves a variety of responsibilities, including investigating complaints of a complex or sensitive nature, monitoring an inventory of supplies, reviewing and completing numerous written reports, conducting performance evaluations of Corrections Sergeants. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: $27.69 - $42.96 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Driver's License. NCIC/ACJIC Certification. Experience in a jail/detention facility to include planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and training corrections staff on duties, policies, and procedures. Experience conducting investigations of internal and external complaints related to jail activities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Birmingham. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. Completion of Supervisor Training Course, Management Training Course, Jail Management Training Course, or related courses. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Law, Criminal Justice, Social Science). TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Enforces jail operating procedures by overseeing jail operations and security, ensuring operations are in compliance with rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures pertinent to jail operations, and maintaining the facility, supplies, and equipment. Identifies potential safety, security, and/or maintenance problems through inspections and develops plan to prevent or correct problems. Prepares purchase requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment to submit to appropriate personnel for approval. Supervises all functions and activities of assigned shift, including: security, staffing, maintenance, booking, court services, movement of inmates, medical and social services, general office activities, storage of inmate property, and classification/housing assignment of inmates. Participates in planning, organizing, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the facility. Investigates incidents and responds to various situations such as complaints, grievances, lawsuits, and rule violations received from inmates, jail personnel, and citizens and submits findings to appropriate personnel to facilitate resolutions to pending issues. Monitors, secures, assesses, and provides for the needs, health and safety of inmates. Receives recommendations from Corrections Officers and Supervisors regarding inmate behavior to determine if social and psychological services are warranted. Refers inmates in need of mental health services to the nurse or hospital to ensure inmates receive proper treatment. Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs. with coworkers' assistance. Work involves physical abilities necessary for applying self-defense and restraint tactics in order to defend oneself from physical attack. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in a secured detention facility setting with occasional visits to external locations such as court rooms or medical facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, as well as other equipment used in a jail setting, including: various restraints such as handcuffs and shackles, radio, etc. May require dealing with physically aggressive or violent individuals, and exposure to potential and real physical violence, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids, contagious or infectious diseases, unpleasant smells, etc. Job may require working nights and weekends EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at or phone at (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
