£42,871 - £42,817 yearly
Metropolitan Police
London, UK
“The custody suite is at the heart of a police station and is a place where no two days are the same. The role of a Designated Detention Officer requires patience, empathy, professionalism and a desire to support the most vulnerable.”
What is a Designated Detention Officer (DDO)?
Designated Detention Officers are essential in the safe and effective running of Custody Suites. They form part of a team of officers and staff who are the first point of contact for all detainees brought to a police station after arrest.
Designated Detention Officers are required to remain impartial to all investigations and be able to put detainees and their welfare first, identify threat, manage risk and support those with vulnerabilities, all whilst working within a legal framework governing all actions taken within the custody suite.
The primary role of a DDO is completing welfare tasks relating to detainees in police custody such as completing regular checks on detainees in their cells,...