Prison Custody Officer – Hospital Bedwatch, competitive pay
Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow
Are you a former member of the UK Armed Forces, Blue Light Services, or Prison Service looking for flexible, meaningful work that fits around your existing commitments?
Sangfroid Group is proud to be partnering with Mitie Care & Custody to deliver an innovative and pioneering operational support model within the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). This exciting collaboration has been created to bring greater operational agility and a highly professional external capability to support the safe and effective running of Scotland’s prisons.
We are seeking exceptional individuals with sound judgement, professionalism, and integrity to join a carefully selected cohort to deliver safe, secure and professional supervision of individuals in custody who require treatment, assessment or admission within healthcare settings. Working on a flexible, task-based basis, successful candidates will play a vital role in supporting prison operations for SPS in locations throughout Scotland.

Role overview:
As a PCO you will maintain continuous supervision of individuals in custody within healthcare environments.
The role will involve escorting individuals within healthcare facilities, conducting prisoner receptions, handovers and transfers and maintaining appropriate security measures while supporting healthcare professionals in delivering care.
The role requires individuals who are calm under pressure, confident in managing challenging situations, and able to maintain high standards of professionalism, decency, security and care at all times.
The role will involve regular deployment within hospitals and healthcare facilities across Scotland.
Please note candidates will be required to complete security vetting.
What we offer:
• All relevant training to Prison Custody Officer competence, fully paid, lasting 4 weeks (Monday to Friday) starting on 04.01.27. Training will be delivered in the Glasgow area, course delegates will be fully accommodated.
• This role provides the opportunity to gain a valuable additional qualification, enhancing your profile within the security sector. It offers access to a broader range of assignments and the flexibility to build a portfolio-style career.
• Flexible work and rotation patterns to allow candidates to work as little or as much to fit your schedule. If you’re looking for more routine, predictable hours, we can offer regular rotational work; or if you prefer greater flexibility, you can join our contingent workforce, supporting ad hoc operational requirements. This could involve working several days each month around your existing security commitments, allowing you to supplement your current workload while maintaining flexibility.

What we will need from you:
• Ability to travel to the Glasgow area for 4 weeks (M-F) for training, starting 04.01.27.
• We are seeking candidates who can work in locations close to; Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
• UK passport holder
• 5 years’ service in HM Armed Forces or Blue Light Services.
• Service Discharge (honorable discharge)
• Demonstrable experience in the security sector (military, police or private)
• A commitment to complete the training and required vetting.

Personal qualities:
• A respectful and caring approach.
• The ability to balance a clear commitment to safety with reassurance and dignity.
• Patience, professionalism and adaptability.

If you are interested please email your CV and confirmation that you can provide the required documents to recruitment@sangfroidgroup.com quoting “Scotland PCO”.
Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications, it is not always possible when we receive high volumes so if you do not hear anything for 2 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sangfroid Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, or natural origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.