Crown court Work, Jobs in Kingston Upon Thames (with Salaries)

Prisoner Custody Officer
Serco Plc —Kingston upon Thames
- £27,220 - £30,172 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Youth Justice Officer
Islington Council —Islington
- £44,235 - £51,228 a year
- Employee discount
14d
Paralegal Assistant - Casework Division
Crown Prosecution Service —London
- £26,200 - £30,500 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- In-person
- Flexitime
2d
Delivery Manager
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —London
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Operational Support Officer
HM Courts and Tribunals Service —Verulam
- £25,582 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
4d
Mobile Court & Tribunal Security Officer
OCS Group —London
- £13.53 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Driving
- Communication skills
Quick apply
6d
Operational Support Officer
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —St Albans
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Investigations & Casefile Officer (Water Industry) - Thames - 34831
Environment Agency —Farnham
- £43,198 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Flexible schedule
2d
Greenkeeper / Landscape Gardener
Addington Court Golf Club —Croydon
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Part Time Afternoon Cleaner
Equans —Snaresbrook
- £13.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13h
OCSAE Police Staff Investigator – Investigations Officer - 01
Metropolitan Police —Lewisham
- £45,207.75 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
13d
POCA Confiscator – Payback Units
Metropolitan Police —Croydon
- £45,986 - £48,995 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Annual leave
Facilities Supervisor
EQUANS —Harrow
- £30,000 - £33,500 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8h
Admin of Justice Case Coordinator - Herts
Cambridgeshire Constabulary —Hatfield
- £28,071 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Disclosure Case Officer – Complex Investigation Team - 01
Metropolitan Police —Stratford
- £40,519 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
9d
Financial Investigator
Home Office —London
- £32,110 - £37,193 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
Delivery Manager
HM Courts and Tribunals Service —London
- £40,014 - £42,859 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
14d
Admin of Justice Case Coordinator - Herts
Hertfordshire Constabulary —Hatfield
- £28,071 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Payback Unit Supervisor
Metropolitan Police —Croydon
- £45,986 - £54,863 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Presentation skills
- Team management
12d
Admin of Justice Case Coordinator - Herts
Bedfordshire Police —Hatfield
- £28,071 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d

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Prisoner Custody Officer

Serco Plc -
Kingston upon Thames

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Job details

Full-time
£27,220 - £30,172 a year

Benefits

Paid training
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Driving Licence
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Location: Kingston-Upon-Thames Crown Court, KT1 2BB

Join us a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) where you’ll play a key role in helping keep the justice system safe and secure. In addition to job security and stability we offer:

Salary: £27,220 (35hrs pw), rising to £28,179 from 1st September 2026

We operate 24/6 across early and late shifts, so flexibility is essential. Finishing times can be unpredictable, and you may need to work beyond your contracted hours to meet operational demands. Shifts are set on a rota provided 12 weeks in advance, giving you visibility to plan ahead. Part-time working may be considered, but this must be across full working days, as reduced daily hours are not available.

Keep people safe. Keep justice moving.

As a PCO, you’ll work as part of a team to deliver safe and secure escorting and custody services, ensuring detainee welfare at all times during court proceedings. You’ll be responsible for detainees throughout court proceedings until their return to custody or release. Key duties include:

Escorting detainees within the court, including to courtrooms, cells, and facilities
Supervising detainees during hearings to maintain safety and security
Managing sensitive situations and maintaining strict confidentiality
Supporting detainee welfare, including access to food, drink, and wellbeing checks
Monitoring behaviour and responding to incidents or risks
Conducting searches to maintain a secure environment
Completing accurate records and documentation
Working closely with court staff and partners to ensure smooth operations

What you need to do the job!
Our PCO’s come from a wide range of backgrounds—what matters most is your commitment to making a difference. You’ll receive full training through a 5½-week paid training course, plus ongoing support from experienced colleagues. Requirements of the role:

Full UK driving licence (B/B1) (desirable)
Reasonable fitness for the physical demands of the role
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to stay calm and make decisions under pressure
Confidence managing behaviour and de-escalating conflict
Teamwork and the ability to follow processes accurately
Professionalism, integrity, and respect for confidentiality

What we offer

Holidays: 20 days (rising to 25 after 7 years’ service) plus bank holidays (pro rata’d)
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme (matched by Serco)
Training and development: Structured induction (5½ weeks), ongoing learning, access to internal courses and qualifications, mentoring, and a strong focus on internal progression
Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support from mental health charity MIND, Simply Health cash and dental plans, wellbeing resources, discount on membership at Serco-run gyms
Discounts: Savings across major retailers and experiences, including Merlin attractions, cinema, leisure, retail, hospitality, mobile plans, and more

Our recruitment process

Online application inc. eligibility questions and online assessments
Virtual assessment: Competency based interview, short roleplay and written exercise (online)
Initial right to work and vetting documentation checks
Job offer and confirmation of your training start date

Eligibility checks and further information
Job offers are subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 checks with Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, satisfactory employment references and occupational health checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All roles are subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office regulations. You must have the right to work in the UK. If you do have a visa, it must have at least two years remaining, and you must have at least one year’s UK residency (to enable required counter signatory checks by a recognised professional).
All colleagues share responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and must complete the required training and follow our safeguarding policies.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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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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