Operational Prison Support

Manpower; Ashbourne CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking an Operational Support Grade for a rewarding role at HMP Sudbury, with an hourly rate starting at £15.58 and increasing to £27.82 for overtime. Responsibilities include managing entry and exit, escorting prisoners, and monitoring CCTV. The role requires good IT skills, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include competitive pay, 20 days annual leave, and access to training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay with overtime options

20 days annual leave + public holidays

Access to training and career development

Qualifications

• Good IT skills and a UK driving licence (location-dependent).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage entry / exit and searches at the gate.
• Escort contractors, vehicles, and prisoners.
• Monitor CCTV, report suspicious activity.
• Process visitors and oversee mail censorship.
• Assist with prisoner processing and food delivery.

Skills

Good IT skills

Strong communication

Teamwork abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Operational Prison Support

Location: HMP Sudbury

Shift Pattern : 39 Hours, full time.

This role requires working regular unsocial hours. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 - 1900hrs Saturday to Friday and include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank / Public holidays.

Hourly rate: £15.58 per hour, increasing up to £27.82 per hour with overtime

Ready for a rewarding role in the justice system? We\'re hiring an Operational Support Grade (SSO) to join our team in HMP Sudbury. Contribute to vital security operations including gate duties, visitor checks, prisoner escorts, CCTV monitoring, and more.

Key responsibilities

• Manage entry / exit and searches at the gate
• Escort contractors, vehicles, and prisoners
• Monitor CCTV, report suspicious activity
• Process visitors and oversee mail censorship
• Assist with prisoner processing and food delivery

What we offer

• Competitive pay with overtime options
• 20 days annual leave + public holidays
• Access to training and career development

Skills & requirements

• Good IT skills and a UK driving licence (location-dependent)
• Strong communication and teamworking abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocols
• ...