Security specialist Work, Jobs in Durham, Dur (with Salaries)

Detention Custody Officer
Serco Plc —Consett
- £27,484.00 - £28,857.57 a year
- 12 hour shift
- No experience needed
- Conflict management
- Free parking
- Paid training
Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Durham
- £29,160 a year
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Referral programme
Quick apply
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Operational Support Officer
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Durham
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Assistant Student Support Officer (Flexible Deployment)
Durham University —Durham
- £21,855.20 - £30,378.00 a year
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- University
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Sales - Sales Advisor - UK
New Look —Durham
- Part-time
- Customer service
Retail Security Officer
Bardwood —Durham
- £13.10 an hour
- Full-time
Quick apply
Workplace Wellbeing Coordinator
Ministry of Justice —Durham
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Support Worker (sleep in)
North East Help Limited —Trimdon Grange
- Up to £34,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
- Paid training
Quick apply
Night Warehouse Operative - DXF
DX Group —Gateshead
- Night shift
- Employee assistance programme
Futures in STEM Programme Officer
Durham University —Durham
- £31,236 - £37,694 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Digital Investigator - National Digital Investigation Unit
HM Revenue and Customs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £37,682 - £46,077 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Work from home
3d
Chief of Staff to the Chief Security Officer
Department for Work and Pensions —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £57,946 - £68,205 a year
- Overtime
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
P&G Liaison Officer
Durham University —Durham
- £31,236 - £37,694 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1h
Claim Handler
Northgate Vehicle Hire —Darlington
- £24,854 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Accommodation Support Worker
Thirteen —Middlesbrough
- £35,005 a year
- Call to connect
- Annual leave
2d
Housing and Support Worker (Fixed Term 18 months + 1 yr extension)
Durham Action On Single Housing Ltd —Durham
- £27,636.80 - £28,642.00 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
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Enquiry Coordinator
Reeves Independent —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Data entry
- In-person
- Phone etiquette
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Retention & Quality Specialist
Verisure Services (UK) Limited —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £25,000 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Analytics
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Senior Logistics Coordinator
OpenWorks Engineering —Prudhoe
- Full-time
Quick apply
Financial Investigator – NEROCU *3
Northumbria Police —Sunderland
- £36,066 - £41,028 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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Detention Custody Officer

Serco Plc -
Consett

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Job details

Full-time
£27,484.00 - £28,857.57 a year

Benefits

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

Qualifications

No experience needed
Conflict management
Security

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: £27,484, rising to £28,857.57 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

A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, a top Great British Employer of Veterans, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact j&[email protected].

Start a career where your work truly matters. Apply today.

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security specialist jobs in durham, dur

Detention Custody Officer

Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker

Operational Support Officer

Assistant Student Support Officer (Flexible Deployment)

Sales - Sales Advisor - UK

Retail Security Officer

Workplace Wellbeing Coordinator

Support Worker (sleep in)

Night Warehouse Operative - DXF

Futures in STEM Programme Officer

Digital Investigator - National Digital Investigation Unit

Chief of Staff to the Chief Security Officer

P&G Liaison Officer

Claim Handler

Accommodation Support Worker

Housing and Support Worker (Fixed Term 18 months + 1 yr extension)

Enquiry Coordinator

Retention & Quality Specialist

Senior Logistics Coordinator

Financial Investigator – NEROCU *3

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