Job Description

Location

Barnstaple County Court, EX31 1DU

Role Overview

Join us as a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS). You’ll play a key role in helping keep the justice system safe and secure.

Pay and Benefits

  • Salary: £24,596 (35hrs per week), rising to £25,555 from 1st September 2026.
  • Further clear annual progression: Year 2 £26,191; Year 3 £26,684; Year 4 £27,180.
  • Holidays: 20 days (rising to 25 after 7 years’ service) plus bank holidays (pro rata).
  • Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme (matched by Serco).
  • Training and development: Structured induction (5½ weeks), ongoing learning, internal courses and qualifications, mentoring and a strong focus on internal progression.
  • Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support from MIND, Simply Health cash and dental plans, wellbeing resources.
  • Discounts: Saving...

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