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£27,840
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.
HMP Grendon
£27,840
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.
An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison. You will be part of a supportive team doing various tasks – from security and searches at the gate, managing deliveries, supervising visitors, to monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It’s a varied and active role involving tasks that combine desk duties with physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and walking to escort vehicles across the prison grounds.
Someone like you
You don’t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can stay calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career.
Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely, you will need good judgment, common sense, and, above all, be a great team player.
As an OSG, you will work various shifts, including weekends and nights, to ensure continuous operations.
An extraordinary job
This career allows you to protect the public and impact lives by supporting daily work in our prisons. Contact with prisoners is limited for OSGs, though you may interact occasionally depending on the prison.
The role provides significant knowledge and experience of prison operations and opportunities to progress, including applying for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.
What You Can Expect From Us
Excellent training and opportunities for progression and development.
In addition to your base pay, you will receive:
* 25 days of annual leave on appointment, increasing to 30 days after 10 years of service (pro-rata)
* 9 days of bank, public, and privilege holidays
* Access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service
* Access to a generous Civil Service pension scheme, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle to Work scheme
If this sounds like you, apply now.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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