Detention officer Work, Jobs in Greater London (with Salaries)

Detention Custody Officer
Serco Plc —Gatwick Airport
- £29,563 - £32,653 a year
- 12 hour shift
- No experience needed
- Free parking
- Paid training
Detention Custody Officer/International Immigration Removals
Mitie —Horley West
- £37,625 a year
- 10 hour shift
- English
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
13d
Detention Custody Officer - HIRC
Mitie —London
- £32,848.40 a year
- Night shift
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
Detention Custody Officer
HeathrowAcademy —London
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
3d
Communications Officer (First Contact/Despatch)
Metropolitan Police —Bow
- £39,549 - £46,193 a year
- Full-time
- Typing
- Communication skills
Civilian Investigator - International Assistance Unit - 01
Metropolitan Police —Vauxhall
- £40,519 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Annual leave
10d
Detention Custody Officer - Heathrow AP
Mitie —Hounslow
- £32,635 a year
- Night shift
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Paid training
Civilian Drug Expert Witness - 01
Metropolitan Police —Vauxhall
- £37,510 - £40,519 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
10d
Pound Officer - Perivale Car Pound
Metropolitan Police —Ealing
- £33,219 - £41,210 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
Surveillance Motorcyclist – Specialist Crime Proactive -01
Metropolitan Police —Lewisham
- £37,510 - £40,519 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Annual leave
10d
Senior Coronial Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —London
- £40.15 an hour
Quick apply
7d
Accredited Financial Confiscator - Economic Crime – Asset Recovery Team - 01
Metropolitan Police —Vauxhall
- £45,986 - £48,995 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
10d
Accredited Confiscator – Criminal Finance Team Hubs - 01
Metropolitan Police —Putney
- £45,986 - £48,995 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
5h
06-2026 (DCEP) Detective Constable Entry Programme
Metropolitan Police —Lewisham
- £42,210 - £59,994 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
Accredited Financial Investigator- Payback Unit
Metropolitan Police —London
- £37,510 - £40,519 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
POCA Confiscator – Payback Units
Metropolitan Police —London
- £45,986 - £48,995 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
National Police Chiefs Council - Senior Intelligence Manager
Metropolitan Police —London
- £62,310 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Leadership
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
14d
Accredited Financial Confiscator – Economic Crime County Lines Team - 01
Metropolitan Police —Vauxhall
- £45,986 - £48,995 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
10d
202512 - Transferring Officers
Metropolitan Police —London
- Full-time
202512 - Rejoiner Officers
Metropolitan Police —London
- Part-time

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Detention Custody Officer

Serco Plc -
Gatwick Airport

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Job details

Full-time
£29,563 - £32,653 a year

Benefits

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

Qualifications

No experience needed
Security

Full job description

Detention Custody Officer (DCO)

Location: Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre (RH6)

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

Salary: £29,563, rising to £32,653 after 6 months

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

Location note: Limited public transport

Ideally live within 30 miles
Free minibus from Gatwick Airport (Atlantic House)

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.

Work Location: In person

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