Prison Officer

HM Prison and Probation Service; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government agency is looking for an Operational Support Grade to support the day-to-day operations of the prison. The role involves varied tasks including security checks, delivery management, and visitor supervision. No formal qualifications are necessary, though candidates should be good communicators and team players. Flexible shifts, including weekends and nights, are required. A valid UK driving license is beneficial but not mandatory. A Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service is offered as part of the role.

Benefits

Great training and development opportunities

25 days annual leave (30 after 10 years)

Paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service

Generous Civil Service pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to maintain composure and make sound judgments under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the prison.
• Handle security and searches at the gate.
• Supervise visitors and manage deliveries.

Skills

Good communicator

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Prison support - hmp wealstun

HM Prison And Probation Service

Northallerton - 15 minutes ago

Job description

Salary: £29,432

Job Type: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Working experience: No Experience

Prison Support Role HMP Wealstun £29,432

His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day‑to‑day running of a busy prison.

You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things - from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It's a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to escort vehicles across the prison grounds.

Travel to Work - Some prison establishments are situated in rural locations with limited public transport options, therefore a driving licence and own transport is beneficial but is not an essential requirement of the role (unless specified).

Shift start and finish times are fixed and it is your responsibility to get to and from your place of work on time for the start of your shift. Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence which must include the D1 Vehicle Category which allows you to drive vehicles with: No more than 16 passenger seats, a maximum length of 8 metres, a trailer up to 750kg.

You don't need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast‑paced role could be the start of a successful career for you.

Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running.

Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.

What you can expect from us

• Great training and opportunities for progression and development.
• Annual leave: 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years' service (pro‑rated).
• 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays.
• Paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service.
• Generous Civil Service pension scheme.
• Season ticket loans.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

If this sounds like you, apply now.