Custody & Security Officer (Education & Reentry)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Scottish Prison Service is seeking an Operations Officer to help maintain custody and order across establishments. You will contribute to security, safety and the smooth running of front-of-house areas, visits, control rooms and patrols.

The role involves working a fixed roster with early, day, back and night shifts, supporting rehabilitation by encouraging contact with families and access to education and training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain custody and order across the establishment
• Ensure the overall functioning and security of the establishment, working as part of a team
• Prevent and manage challenging behaviour
• Provide safe and secure custodial services that help people take responsibility for their lives
• Encourage people in custody to keep contact with families, and to access education and training
• Work in front of house, visits, the electronic control room, patrol and prisoner reception
• Work shifts on a set roster covering early, day, back and night patterns

Job description

Scottish Prison Service is seeking an Operations Officer to help maintain custody and order across establishments. You will contribute to security, safety and the smooth running of front-of-house areas, visits, control rooms and patrols.

The role involves working a fixed roster with early, day, back and night shifts, supporting rehabilitation by encouraging contact with families and access to education and training.