Your newpany
As a supplier for the provision of maintenance trades and support operatives to HM Prisons, Hays is seeking to recruit Prison Security Escorts/Contractor Escorts for HMP Littlehey. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a prison environment and can often create opportunities to apply for permanent opportunities.The post is full-time (39 hours per week), this is an ongoing temporary role.Hours worked: Monday – Friday 08:00am – 17:00pm, with a 1-hour unpaid break. These hours may differ slightly with different projects and establishments.
Your new role
The main responsibility for this role is to carry out security practices within the prison whilst subcontractor work is carried out.
You will be responsible for:
1. Meeting contractors at the main gate and signing them in and out
2. Escorting the contractors to their working area, escorting them for breaks and overseeing them whilst they work
3. Ensuring no security practices are breached within the prison.
You will be flexibly deployed to provide a range of other support service activities within the team.
This is an operational support job with no line management responsibilities.
Due to the challenging environment of the workplace, the ideal candidate will need to be level-headed, security-conscious, be able to follow processes and procedures and understand why they are in place, be honest and have the confidence to report any suspicious activity that they see in the prison and be able to use their own initiative.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be able to pass a full prison security clearance and enhanced DBS (if required) (Hays and the MOJ are responsible for organising all security clearances and DBS’) You must hold a valid passport or Full Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence at your current address. You must have proof of National Insurance AND proof of address dated in the past 3 months. All applicants must be able to provide details of at least 3 years satisfactory references.
What you'll get in return
You will in return have a guaranteed point of contact throughout the vetting and application process and weekly payment on submission of an approved timesheet. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a prison environment which will enhance your chances of gaining permanent employment with the maintenance contractor directly.