Operations Officer: Custody & Transforming Lives

Scottish Prison Service; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Prison Service is seeking an Operations Officer to help deliver our vision of a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. The role focuses on maintaining custody and order while supporting opportunities for inmates to engage with families and education, helping them on their journey to become contributory citizens.

You will work within a team, covering Front of House, Visits, Electronic Control Room, Patrol and Prisoner Reception.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining custody and order while facilitating opportunities for those in our care.
• Influencing and encouraging offenders to maintain contact with their families, access education and training, and become contributory citizens.
• Contributing to the prevention and management of challenging behaviour by delivering safe and secure custodial services.
• Responsible for the overall functioning and security of the establishment, working as part of a team across Front of House, Visits, Electronic Control Room, Patrol and Prisoner Reception.
• Shifts are rostered, including early, day, back and night shifts.

Job description

Scottish Prison Service is seeking an Operations Officer to help deliver our vision of a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. The role focuses on maintaining custody and order while supporting opportunities for inmates to engage with families and education, helping them on their journey to become contributory citizens.

You will work within a team, covering Front of House, Visits, Electronic Control Room, Patrol and Prisoner Reception.