Prison Officer

Hmp Isle Of Wight; Ryde; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional facility in the UK is seeking an Operational Support Grade to assist with the daily operations of a busy prison. This varied role includes security duties, managing deliveries, and supervising visitors while occasionally interacting with prisoners. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence. Annual salary is £29,432 along with generous vacation days and benefits including access to an apprenticeship and a civil service pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 10 years

9 public holidays

Paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service

Generous pension scheme

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; need to be a good communicator.
• Must work a variety of shifts, including weekends and nights.
• Limited contact with prisoners; occasional interaction possible.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the prison.
• Conduct security searches and manage deliveries.
• Supervise visitors and monitor phone calls and CCTV.

Skills

Good communication skills

Judgement and common sense

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Job description

Operational Support Grade – HMP Isle of Wight

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.

Driving duties are an essential part of the OSG role at HMP Isle of Wight and therefore candidates are required to hold a full, valid UK driving licence.

What we are looking for

• No formal qualifications are required – we need a good communicator who can keep calm under pressure.
• A great team player with good judgement and common sense.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running.
• Limited contact with prisoners; you may interact with prisoners occasionally depending on the particular prison.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after 10 years’ service (pro‑rata).
• 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays.
• Access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service.
• Generous Civil Service pension scheme.
• Season ticket loans, retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.

Salary: £29,432.

If this sounds like you, apply now.