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🥝 Prisoner Custody Officer

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

Job Description

Location

Oxford Crown and Magistrates Court, OX1 1TL

Role Overview

Join us as a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS). This role involves keeping the justice system safe and secure and offers job security, stability, and a competitive salary that increases with experience.

Salary: £24,596 (35 hours per week), rising to £25,555 from 1st September 2026. Further annual progression: Year 2 £26,191; Year 3 £26,684; Year 4 £27,180.

Work schedule: 24/6 shifts requiring flexibility. Shifts are set on a rota provided 12 weeks in advance. Part‑time working may be considered but only whole days.

Duties

  • Escort detainees within the court, including to courtrooms, cells, and other facilities.
  • Supervise detainees during hearings to maintain safety and security.
  • Manage sensitive situations and maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Support detainee welfare, ensuring acc...

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