Your newpany You will be working for HMP Eastwood Park, located in Wotton-under-edge, as a Security Officer at HMP Eastwood Park, which is a local prison holding sentenced prisoners. It is a women’s closed prison and has a capacity of around 450 prisoners.
Your new roleWe have an exciting new projecting up and are looking for 7 security officers to assist contractors on site. Working as a Security Officer, you will be working alongside the operational security team. You will be responsible for escorting/assisting contractors as they carry out maintenance work around the prison, visitor checks, toolkit checks, main gate duties and vehicle searches. You will assist with the safety of visitors around the site and ensure no unauthorised items enter the site.
This role is 37 hours per week. This is a long-term temporary position.
Rate (inclusive of holidays): £ per hour.Due to the location of this vacancy, you will need a vehicle, as there is limited public transport.What you'll need to succeedYou will not require previous experience as you will receive full on-the-job training. You will need to be a strongmunicator, level-headed and security-conscious. You will be able to work well in a team and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will be required to provide 2 satisfactory references and will be subject to full prison clearance.
What you'll get in returnThis position will give you great insight into the everyday running of prison life and could lead to long-term permanent roles within the prison service, such as an OSG or Prison Officer.