Prison Support & Operations Assistant

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Blackgang; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

9 holidays

Level 2 apprenticeship in customer is"

Civil Service pension scheme

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting for an Operational Support Grade at HMP Isle of Wight. The role involves supporting day-to-day prison operations, including security tasks, door/gate duties, deliveries, visitor supervision and CCTV monitoring.

Driving duties require a full UK driving licence. You don’t need any formal qualifications, but strong communication, calmness under pressure and teamwork are essential as you will work various shifts, including weekends and nights,

Qualifications

• You don’t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you.
• Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player.
• As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running.

Responsibilities

• Security and searches at the gate
• Managing deliveries
• Supervising visitors
• Monitoring phone calls and CCTV
• Lifting, carrying and walking to escort vehicles across the prison grounds

Skills

Good communication

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

His Majesty s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting for an Operational Support Grade at HMP Isle of Wight. The role involves supporting day-to-day prison operations, including security tasks, door/gate duties, deliveries, visitor supervision and CCTV monitoring.

Driving duties require a full UK driving licence. You don’t need any formal qualifications, but strong communication, calmness under pressure and teamwork are essential as you will work various shifts, including weekends and nights,