We are seeking a proactive and professional Safety and Security Officer to join our team, ensuring the safety, security and smooth operation of Education, Skills, and Work activities within a custodial environment at HMP Millsike.
This is a critical role in maintaining a secure learning and workspace for staff, learners, and prisoners while driving continuous improvement in safety and security procedures. This is a fixed term position for 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor access to education, skills, and work facilities within the prison.
* Conduct regular safety and security checks of classrooms, workshops, and resource areas.
* Ensure compliance with prison security protocols during sessions.
* Identify and mitigate potential risks or disruptive behaviour.
* Respond promptly to incidents, breaches, or emergencies.
* Liaise with prison staff and emergency services as required.
* Provide a visible, reassuring presence to staff, learners, and prisoners.
* Support conflict resolution and de-escalation.
* Participate in risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding strategies.
* Assist leaders and managers in achieving compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
* Develop and deliver training where appropriate to support staff development.
* Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
* Maintain accurate records as required by legislation and company policy.
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
* Hold at least one of the following: NEBOSH/IOSH/other accredited H&S qualification, accredited security qualification/SIA license, accredited construction qualification/CSCS card.
* Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and professional approach.
* Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
* Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
* Recent and relevant experience in a similar role.
Desirable:
* GCSE English Language Grade C or above.
* Experience in construction, security, or custodial settings.
* Experience writing detailed reports.
* Managing and driving improvement of safety and/or security procedures.
* Project management experience.