Prison Operations & Gate Support - Night Shifts

Ministry of Justice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

9 days holidays (bank/public/privilege

Level 2 apprenticeship

Civil Service pension

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in London seeks an Operational Support Grade to help run a busy prison, joining a close-knit team delivering a range of support services—from patrol and gate duties to deliveries, supervising visitors and CCTV monitoring. The role involves shift work and nights.

Salary bands reflect Inner London (£36,752), Outer London (£34,609) and other locations (£30,491), with 37 hours per week and 20% unsocial hours included in the quoted figures.

Responsibilities

• Gate/portal duties: secure entry and exit, searches, and key/radio handling.
• Control room: operate radio system and monitor CCTV.
• Visits: book visits and process visitors on arrival.
• Prisoner supervision: supervise prisoners and assist officers with free flow movement.
• Food delivery: deliver and collect food trolley, possibly using an electric tug.
• Phone calls: monitor PIN system and log requests from prisoners; complete relevant paperwork.
• Property: search/x-ray incoming prisoner property and maintain seals on storage.

Job description

Ministry of Justice in London seeks an Operational Support Grade to help run a busy prison, joining a close-knit team delivering a range of support services—from patrol and gate duties to deliveries, supervising visitors and CCTV monitoring. The role involves shift work and nights.

Salary bands reflect Inner London (£36,752), Outer London (£34,609) and other locations (£30,491), with 37 hours per week and 20% unsocial hours included in the quoted figures.