Detention Custody Officer - HIRC

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Harmondsworth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£32,848 / year
CATEGORY
Security
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Security awareness Communication skills Patience Resilience Teamwork Conflict resolution Report writing Observation skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Detention Custody Officer - HIRC

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Detention Custody Officer at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre. This full-time, on-site role offers a salary of £32,848.40 per annum with full training provided. No experience necessary.

  • Location: Harmondsworth, Middlesex
  • Salary: £32,848.40 per annum
  • Hours: 40 hours per week (shift work)
  • Benefits: Pension, life assurance, free meals, free gym, parking

About the Role

Our DCOs work with extraordinary courage and resilience, keeping those in our care safe and secure. You will join a team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a division of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], managing Europe's largest Immigration Removal Centre near Heathrow. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of security and safety while promoting welfare and decency of residents.

Who We're Looking For

  • People skills, patience, resilience, and professionalism
  • Communication skills to support colleagues and residents
  • Eligibility to obtain CTC clearance (valid UK passport or EU passport with Share Code, or ILR from Commonwealth country)
  • No criminal convictions or ongoing police investigations
  • Experience dealing with agitated, confused or angry individuals is an advantage

Training

Initial Training Course (ITC): 5-week paid course upon successful CTC clearance. Training is full pay from day one.

Benefits

  • Pension and life assurance
  • Free meals on duty and free onsite parking
  • Free gym use
  • Retail and restaurant discount vouchers via MiDeals
  • Virtual GP and financial wellbeing assistance
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Employee share schemes
  • [Employer hidden] Stars recognition with cash prizes

How to Apply

Apply via the Apply Now button on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers page. Assessment centres run throughout 2025. Offers subject to security clearance and enhanced background checks.

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