Operational Prison Support

Manpower UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

20 days annual leave

Training & development

Job summary

Manpower UK is hiring an Operational Prison Support Grade (SSO) at HMP Woodhill. The role involves security duties, gate management, prisoner escorts, and CCTV monitoring, contributing to critical security operations.

We offer training and development, with a DBS check required and a continuous 3-year UK work history). This is a full-time, on-site position with shift patterns including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Good IT skills
• Strong communication and teamworking 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

Pressure handling

Security procedures

Job description

Operational Prison Support

Location: HMP Woodhill

Shift Pattern

37 Hours over 7 days - and may include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public holidays. Night shifts are 7 nights on followed by 7 off - night shifts are 8.45pm to 07.45am. You will work one set of nights in 36 weeks.

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 Woodhill. 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.

You must also be able to provide a continuous 3-year work history in the UK