Detention Officers Recruitment

Detention Officers play a vital role in the safe and smooth running of West Yorkshire Police custody suites.

Could this be the role for you? We’re recruiting now.

Working as part of a team under the supervision of the Custody Officer they deal with the large number of detainees who are brought to the custody suites each year. They will assist with the safety and wellbeing of detainees from the moment they arrive at the police station, be that under arrest, returning on bail or attending voluntarily for the purpose of biometric data capture (Eg to provide fingerprints or DNA).

The role is designated under the Police Reform Act 2002 to provide Detention Officers with the powers to carry out certain parts of the role profile; biometrics data capture, collection of non-intimate samples and where necessary using reasonable force to restrain detainees.

📆 Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 23 August.

Find out more and apply 👉 Detention Officers | West Yorkshire Police