Prison Operations Support — Flexible & Hybrid

Ministry of Justice; Tetford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking staff for HMP Wayland, Thetford. This active role involves varied tasks across reception, visits, driving duties, and control room operations. You will participate in shifts including nights and weekends, with full training and support from a dedicated team.

No formal qualifications are required, and the job emphasizes good judgment, teamwork, and responsibility while helping to keep the prison running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the secure entry and exit of staff, visitors, and vehicles.
• Carry out searches of staff, prisoners, visitors and vehicles.
• Patrol the prison site and escort vehicles and contractors.
• Issue and collect staff keys and radios.
• Monitor and log mail and contraband items.
• Supervise prisoner movement and assist in daily operations.

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking staff for HMP Wayland, Thetford. This active role involves varied tasks across reception, visits, driving duties, and control room operations. You will participate in shifts including nights and weekends, with full training and support from a dedicated team.

No formal qualifications are required, and the job emphasizes good judgment, teamwork, and responsibility while helping to keep the prison running smoothly.