**Job Title**: Use of Force Coordinator **Location**: Heathrow IRC **Department**: Safer Communities **Reports to**: Head of Safer Communities  

 **Job Summary**

This vacancy is for qualified Use of Force Instructors only.

As the **Use of Force Coordinator** at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre, you will oversee and manage the use of force within the centres, ensuring that all interventions are necessary, reasonable and proportionate and in line with current legislation. The role involves coordinating, recording, and reviewing all incidents involving force, providing guidance and training to staff, and ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding standards. You will also work to foster a culture of de-escalation and conflict resolution, reducing the need for force wherever possible, while maintaining the safety and security of both residents and staff.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Management and Oversight of Use of Force Incidents** **Training and Development** **Policy Compliance and Incident Review** **Incident Investigation and Reporting** **Risk Management and Safeguarding** Team Leadership and Development Strong leadership and management skills**, with experience in training and guiding staff in high-pressure environments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills**, with the ability to provide feedback, conduct debriefings, and liaise with multiple stakeholders. Analytical and problem-solving skills**, with the ability to review incidents, identify trends, and implement improvements. Conflict resolution and de-escalation expertise**, with a focus on reducing the need for physical interventions. Understanding of safeguarding principles** and the ability to work closely with healthcare and mental health professionals to manage vulnerable residents. Proficiency in incident reporting systems** and documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and operational standards.

 

Person Specification

Behaviours

Leadership Strong communication and Influence skills Developing self and Others Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Prioritise workload, minimising the impact to the business.

Experience

Prior experience in a Custodial Environment as Use of Force Instructor (Essential) Trained in basic Use of Force. (Essential) Service delivery focussed approach Have a full driving licence (Desirable) Possess good IT skills (Essential) Achieve or possess accreditation as a Use of Force instructor. (Desirable) Pass or possess fitness test to Advanced C&R level annually (Essential)

 

 

**Key Skills and Competencies**

- **Strong leadership and management skills**, with experience in training and guiding staff in high-pressure environments.

- **Excellent communication and interpersonal skills**, with the ability to provide feedback, conduct debriefings, and liaise with multiple stakeholders.

- **Analytical and problem-solving skills**, with the ability to review incidents, identify trends, and implement improvements.

- **Conflict resolution and de-escalation expertise**, with a focus on reducing the need for physical interventions.

- **Understanding of safeguarding principles** and the ability to work closely with healthcare and mental health professionals to manage vulnerable residents.

- **Proficiency in incident reporting systems** and documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and operational standards.

 

Closing Date  28th February 2025 . Applications are requested with accompanying CV and a cover note explaining their suitability for the role.