Prison Support Officer (OSG) – Isle of Wight

HM Prison and Probation Service; Havenstreet; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Pension scheme

Bank holidays

Apprenticeship opportunity

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loans

Employee assistance

Job summary

HM Prison and Probation Service in Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, is recruiting for Prison Support (OSG) at HMP Isle of Wight. You'll help run a busy prison day-to-day, from gate security and deliveries to visitor supervision and CCTV monitoring.

The role combines desk duties with practical tasks and requires a full UK driving licence. You don’t need formal qualifications; what matters is good communication, calm under pressure, and team spirit.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Good communication and calm under pressure.
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Security and searches at the gate and managing deliveries.
• Supervising visitors and monitoring phone calls and CCTV.
• Carrying out desk duties alongside practical tasks and occasional lifting.
• Escort duties for vehicles across the prison grounds as needed.

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Team player

Driving licence

Job description

HM Prison and Probation Service in Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, is recruiting for Prison Support (OSG) at HMP Isle of Wight. You'll help run a busy prison day-to-day, from gate security and deliveries to visitor supervision and CCTV monitoring.

The role combines desk duties with practical tasks and requires a full UK driving licence. You don’t need formal qualifications; what matters is good communication, calm under pressure, and team spirit.