Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs)
This vital role helps the PCC check on the welfare of people in custody.
ICVs visit Cleveland Police’s custody suites unannounced to check on the welfare and treatment of people detained there.
They check on the conditions in which detainees are being held. In addition, they make sure detainees’ rights and entitlements are observed.
Volunteers make a minimum of six visits per year. Visiting in pairs, ICVs talk to detainees and submit reports about their visits.
The OPCC is looking for applications from all sectors of the community. Staff assess the individual’s circumstances against the needs of the post and their suitability. All applications are considered on their own merits.
Applicants are invited for an informal chat prior to confirmation of any appointment. That chat gives
OPCC staff the chance to get to know applicants and for applicants to get to know what is involved in the role.
All appointments are subject to mandatory vetting checks. Confirmation of any role can only be made once vetting has been completed and approved.
To apply for the role, please submit an application form.
To find out more about the role, please take a look at the person and role specification
To find out more about Cleveland OPCC’s ICV scheme.
Deadline for Applications: Midnight on Sunday 19 April 2026