First officer Work, Jobs in Durham, Dur (with Salaries)

Detention Custody Officer
Serco Plc —Consett
- £26,250 - £27,563 a year
- 12 hour shift
- No experience needed
- Free parking
- Paid training
Head of Credit and Collections
Wave Utilities —Durham
- £70,667 - £84,002 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
8d
Director of Quality, Compliance and Training (Care Homes)
Caring and Leading —Darlington
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Support Officer North East England (Welfare )
The Fishermen's Mission —Hartlepool
- £18,851.35 a year
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Public speaking
- First Aid Certification
- Work from home
- Bereavement leave
Quick apply
HR Officer
Darlington Borough Council —Durham
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
6d
Complaints Local Delivery Lead
HM Land Registry —Sherburn ED
- £54,700 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
1d
Assistant Support Services Officer
Durham County Council —Durham
- £28,142 - £31,022 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
1d
Coroners Administrator (Ref 26-064)
Cleveland Police —Middlesbrough
- £25,242 - £26,703 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
2d
Property Assistant
Durham County Council —Durham
- £25,583 - £26,824 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
1d
Administrator - Volunteer Services
St Cuthbert's Hospice —Durham
- £25,055 - £25,645 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
Quick apply
Duty Supervisor
Homeless Action —Sunderland
- £13.45 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Outlook
- Salesforce
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
6d
Property Management, Compliance and Administration Officer
Morgan Douglas Lettings —Durham
- £24,800 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
TIPCU Casework Officer
Department for Transport —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £30,485 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Scientific Officer
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £42,665 - £50,495 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Windows
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
2d
Mobility Trainer (Habilitation)
First Class Support —Durham
- £40 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Patient care
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
20h
Homefinder Officer
North Tyneside Council —North Tyneside
- £28,598 - £30,024 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
Domestic Auditing Officer
Serco Plc —Middlesbrough
- £17,334.20 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
Clerical Officer Receptionist
Durham County Council —Durham
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
7d
Learning Engagement Support Officer Arts
Durham County Council —Durham
- £28,142 - £31,022 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Unit Supervisor
Northumbria Police —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £30,276 - £32,613 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Employee discount
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Detention Custody Officer

Serco Plc -
Consett

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Job details

Full-time
£26,250 - £27,563 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Paid training
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

No experience needed

Full job description

Detention Custody Officer (DCO)

Location: Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre, Corbridge Rd, Consett DH8 6QY

Schedule: Full-time, permanent, variety of shift patterns

Salary: £26,250, rising to £27,563 after two years of service

This isn’t just security work.

It’s people work.

You’ll support individuals during some of the most difficult moments of their lives — staying calm, showing respect, and making a real difference every day.

Why this role matters

You create a safe, secure environment
You treat everyone with dignity and respect
You support people who may be scared, frustrated or vulnerable
You rely on communication and empathy — not just authority

What you’ll actually do

Maintain safety and security across the centre
Build professional, respectful relationships
De-escalate challenging situations calmly
Support people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Stay alert, hands-on, and ready for anything

You’re made for this if you are…

Calm under pressure
Able to listen without judgement
Confident handling difficult situations
Respectful of every background and culture
Motivated to help people through tough moments

No experience? No problem. If this sounds like you - you’re made for this.

What shifts look like

40 hours per week (average)
Day + night shifts (6–12 hours)
Fair, structured rota
Paid breaks on night shifts

What you’ll get

Training and development:

7 week fully paid training programme
Learn conflict resolution, communication, cultural awareness
Clear pathways into leadership & specialist roles

Benefits:

224 hours annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
Pension (matched up to 6%)
Free on-site parking
Subsidised meals + 1 free meal per day
Full uniform provided
Employee discounts + Blue Light Card

Application process

Online application
1-hour virtual interview (Teams)
Assessment day (group tasks, fitness test, site tour)
7-week training (full attendance required)

Eligibility and checks (important)

Must already have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)
Typically requires:
- Indefinite leave to remain
- 3+ years living in the UK
Security clearance required:
- Home Office CTC
- Enhanced DBS (adult and child barring)
- 5 years checkable history

Start a career where your work truly matters.

Apply now.

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.

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Head of Credit and Collections

Director of Quality, Compliance and Training (Care Homes)

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HR Officer

Complaints Local Delivery Lead

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Administrator - Volunteer Services

Duty Supervisor

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Senior Scientific Officer

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Homefinder Officer

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