Operational Support Grade
* Salary: £27,840
Job Description:
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 all sorts of things – from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It's a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds.
This role combines desk duties with more physical tasks. You'll work closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth operation of the prison.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
You don't need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you.
You should have good judgement and common sense, and above all, be a great team player.
Benefits:
* You'll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development.
* In addition to your base pay, you will receive annual leave (pro-rata), bank holidays, public holidays, access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service, and other benefits.
Others:
You'll work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running smoothly and safely.
This role offers significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates.
With this experience, you may have opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.
This is an extraordinary job that allows you to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons.