Operational Prison Support

HM Prison and Probation Service; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime options

20 days annual leave + public holidays

Access to training and career developm

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is hiring an Operational Support Grade (SSO) at HMP Foston Hall. The role supports security operations, including gate duties, visitor checks, prisoner escorts, CCTV monitoring and more.

Hours are 37 per week on a rolling rota (days, afternoons and nights). The hourly rate starts at £16.14 with overtime rising to £28.65. A full DBS and photo ID are required, and you will have access to training and career development.

Qualifications

• Good IT skills
• 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

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Security protocols

Job description

Operational Prison Support Location: HMP Foston Hall Shift Pattern : 37 hours Sat to Friday, Days, Afternoons and Night shift on a rolling rota Hourly rate: £16.14 per hour, increasing upwards of £28.65 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 Foston Hall. 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
• Strong communication and teamworking abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocols

Important: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required.