Prison Support Officer - Operations

Serco; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 23,300 - 28,477; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised meals

Access to gym facilities

28 days leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Job summary

Serco is hiring a Prison Support Officer for HMP Dovegate in Uttoxeter. The role involves security operations, escorting prisoners, and administrative support. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a good educational background in English and Maths. Experience in outdoor or vehicle-related sectors is preferred. The starting salary is £25,889 per annum for 40 hours per week, with additional perks such as subsidized meals and training opportunities. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in public services.

Qualifications

• Experience in outdoor work environments or vehicle-related sectors preferred.
• Candidates must manage physical tasks regularly.
• Ability to work flexible shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Support security operations and escorting prisoners.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Manage physical tasks in various outdoor roles.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical abilities

Education

Good educational level in English and Maths

Job description

Prison Support Officer

HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter

40 hours per week

£25,889 per annum

HMP Dovegate is a Category B adult male facility near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.

Role

At the core of our prison environment and ensuring we operate effectively and efficiently are our Operational Support team. Whether you are working on security gate, prison visits, escorting prisoners, staff and contractors or undertaking administrative & communications support roles, you’ll find that being an Operational Support Officer is more than just a job, it’s the chance to be part of something greater; join a work family where you are valued and the work you do makes a difference every day. In addition to a sense of job satisfaction, we also offer:

• Starting salary of £25,889 per annum, plus Serco benefits per annum rising to £26,203 upon a year’s service
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals whilst on duty
• Access to and free use of the prison gym facilities
• Pension match up to 6%, 28 days leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Full training provided, you’ll complete an in depth training with the opportunity to shadow experienced staff, giving you a real taste of life on the job.
• Perks including Blue Light cards and further employee discounts across hundreds of high street shops for fashion, hospitality, attractions, holidays, electronics, and gaming supplies and much more
• Access to career long learning and development opportunities
• The chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion

We not only offer job stability & job security, but career development pathways for you to transition to becoming a Prison Officer or further to Supervisory or Operational Management level roles. The Prison is open all year round, 24/7 and whilst you’ll need to be flexible to cover various shift patterns, we do operate on a rota basis (a year in advance) that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you love.

What You Will Need To Do The Role

• You should have great communication skills and a good educational level in English and Maths as report writing, and numerical abilities are a key part of the role.
• We are ideally looking for candidates who have experience working within a vehicle‑related sector, outdoor work environments, or roles that involve regular walking or physical activity. Examples of suitable backgrounds include:
• Vehicle inspection, transport, logistics, or recovery work
• Outdoor operational roles
• Roles involving consistent walking or movement
• Parcel sorting or delivery positions
• Any job where candidates are used to being on their feet, working outdoors, and managing physical tasks

Why Serco

• Meaningful and vital work – The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.
• A world of opportunity – Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
• Great people – We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

What else do you need to know?

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office.

You will be required to obtain Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 Vetting.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Apply

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&[e-mail].

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j&[e-mail] to discuss.