Detention and Escort Support (Brecon)


Company:	Dyfed-Powys Police
Salary:	£28,914 - £30,897
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Brecon, LD3 7HP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

Force

Dyfed Powys Police

Role Type

Police Staff

Business area / Department

Custody

Location

Brecon

Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational

Fixed Operational

Grade

Salary

£28,914-£30,897

Allowances

Shift, Weekend Working

Shift Percentage

20%

Weekend Working Shift Percentage

13.89%

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

Type of Contract

Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required?

Interview Date

14 September 2026

Closing Date

01/09/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as Detention and Escort Support in Brecon Custody.

What you will be doing?

To carry out a range of duties to contribute to the effective and efficient escort detention and handling of detainees.

Role Specific Tasks

To work closely with custody officers in conducting regular checks on detainees in

To assist in the conveyance of persons under arrest to a detention facility or other specified

To assist at other custody suites within the force area, in the case of operational requirements. (Appropriate allowances will be paid in line with Police Staff pay and conditions).

If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the attachment below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile).

Please also refer to the candidate guidance link below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.

https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/dyfed-powys/careers/guidance-Documents/police-staff-attainments-english.pdf

What can you expect?

All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join

24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays

Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)

Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes

Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)

Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.

Pension scheme

Staff Support Networks

Flexible working opportunities

Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.

Sick pay provisions

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Interviews to be held on: 14th and 17th of September

Diversity and Welsh language

Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.

We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.

Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.

We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Information point:

If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk

Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am – 11:30am here.

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