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🥝 Prisoner Custody Officer

Serco | luton, United-Kingdom | Posted June 29, 2026

Job Description

Location

Luton Crown and Magistrates Courts, Luton LU1 5BL

Role

Join us as 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 per week), rising to £28,179 from 1 September 2026
  • Further clear annual progression (Year 2: £28,865; Year 3: £29,508; Year 4: £30,172)

We operate 24/6 across early and late shifts, so flexibility is essential. You may be required 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 only across full working days, as reduced daily hours are not available.

Keep people safe. Keep justice moving.

Duties

As a PCO, you’ll work as part of a team to delive...

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