Prison Operational Support: Nights, Patrol & CCTV

Ministry of Justice

Bisley

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 37,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking an Operational Support Grade to help run a busy prison. You will work in a tight team on a rolling shift pattern, including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

The role encompasses patrol duties, deliveries, visitor supervision, and CCTV monitoring, with a typical 37-hour week and a range of supporting tasks. Salary ranges from £30,491 to £36,752 depending on location, with enhanced allowances for London locations and access to civil service benefits

Qualifications

Must have good spoken English for role responsibilities.
Willingness to work shifts including nights, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Ability to work in a close-knit team providing a range of support services.

Responsibilities

Gate/portal duties ensuring secure entry/exit and searches.
Control room duties monitoring CCTV and radio communications.
Manage visits, escort visitors when required.
Monitor/log mail and handle sensitive items, preserving evidence.
Oversee night duties ensuring cell doors are secure and prisoners counted.
Support reception tasks, photograph prisoners, process property, and check seals.
Supervise prisoners and assist with movements.
Deliver and collect food trolley; operate associated equipment.
Transport prisoners in cellular vehicle and collect mail from sorting office.
Monitor PIN requests and maintain audit trails of conversations; verify lawyer numbers.
Follow national/local policies and emergency procedures.