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Custody and detention professional apprenticeship

Ensuring individuals in custody and detention centres are held in a secure, safe, decent and fair environment.

• Level 3 (advanced)
• about 12 months
• Protective services

Typical job titles

Custody detention officers; Detention custody officer; Escorting officer; Military provost staff; Police custody officer; Prison custody officers; Prison officer (public and private prisons); Provost marshal (army); Secure training centre officer

How apprenticeships work

You're employed and paid while you train, spending at least some of your working time on off-the-job learning. Employers set their own entry requirements and advertise vacancies on Find an apprenticeship.

Official details from Skills England (ST0386)