Job Description
Location
Oxford Crown and Magistrates Court, OX1 1TL
Role Overview
Join us as a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS). This role involves keeping the justice system safe and secure and offers job security, stability, and a competitive salary that increases with experience.
Salary: £24,596 (35 hours per week), rising to £25,555 from 1st September 2026. Further annual progression: Year 2 £26,191; Year 3 £26,684; Year 4 £27,180.
Work schedule: 24/6 shifts requiring flexibility. Shifts are set on a rota provided 12 weeks in advance. Part‑time working may be considered but only whole days.
Duties
- Escort detainees within the court, including to courtrooms, cells, and other facilities.
- Supervise detainees during hearings to maintain safety and security.
- Manage sensitive situations and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Support detainee welfare, ensuring acc...