Prison Operations Support Specialist - Flexible Hours

Ministry of Justice; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days

9 bank/public/privilege holidays

Civil Service pension

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Darlington seeks an operative for a broad range of prison support tasks. The role involves lifting, standing for long periods, lone working at times, and working across day and night shifts to keep the prison moving.

You will receive full training and work within a supportive team, with opportunities to contribute to security, visits, and logistics across various prison sites.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required for this role.
• Willingness to work day and night shifts, including weekends.
• Able to work as part of a supportive team with good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure secure entry/exit of staff, visitors and vehicles.
• Carry out searches of staff, prisoners, visitors and vehicles.
• Escort vehicles and contractors around the prison site.
• Issue and collect staff keys and radios; patrol perimeter areas.
• Support receptions, visits, and the handling of parcels and clothing.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Good judgment

Reliability

Ability to work shifts

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Darlington seeks an operative for a broad range of prison support tasks. The role involves lifting, standing for long periods, lone working at times, and working across day and night shifts to keep the prison moving.

You will receive full training and work within a supportive team, with opportunities to contribute to security, visits, and logistics across various prison sites.