Prison Operational Support Grade: Flexible Hours & Benefits

Ministry of Justice; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Milton Keynes is seeking an OSG to support prison operations. The role involves active duties across day and night shifts, with training and a supportive team provided. You will perform a range of physical tasks, including patrolling, searches, and escorting prisoners and staff around the site.

The position requires good judgement, teamwork and responsibility. A prior driving licence may help for travel between establishments, and there is a 37-hour week with a schedule

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the secure entry and exit of staff, visitors, and vehicles.
• Carrying out searches of staff, prisoners, visitors and vehicles.
• Walking around the prison site to escort vehicles and contractors.
• Issuing and collecting staff keys and radios.
• Patrolling and searching perimeter fence areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Good judgement

Responsibility

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Milton Keynes is seeking an OSG to support prison operations. The role involves active duties across day and night shifts, with training and a supportive team provided. You will perform a range of physical tasks, including patrolling, searches, and escorting prisoners and staff around the site.

The position requires good judgement, teamwork and responsibility. A prior driving licence may help for travel between establishments, and there is a 37-hour week with a schedule