Prison Operations Support – Night & Day Shifts

Ministry of Justice; Littleton (CO); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Season Ticket Loan

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is recruiting for an Operational Support Grade to support the prison service in South Littleton. The role involves a range of physical tasks, including lifting and long periods of standing, with day and night shifts. Training is provided and there is a supportive team to work with.

Salary is listed at £30,491 for a 37-hour week, with a 20% unsocial hours allowance. Hybrid working arrangements are offered where business needs allow.

Qualifications

• You do not need any qualifications to do this job.

Responsibilities

• Gate duties: secure entry/exit, searches, escort vehicles and contractors.
• Control room: operate prison radio, monitor CCTV and report suspicious activity.
• Visits: welcome visitors, escort as needed.
• Correspondence: monitor/log mail and report contraband, preserve evidence.
• Night duties: ensure cells are locked and prisoners accounted for.
• Reception: photograph prisoners, process property and parcels.
• Prisoner supervision: supervise prisoners, exchange clothing, assist in escorting prisoners.
• Food delivery: deliver/collect food trolleys or use an electric tug.
• Driving duties: transport prisoners and escorts, collect mail and heavy sacks.

Job description

Ministry of Justice is recruiting for an Operational Support Grade to support the prison service in South Littleton. The role involves a range of physical tasks, including lifting and long periods of standing, with day and night shifts. Training is provided and there is a supportive team to work with.

Salary is listed at £30,491 for a 37-hour week, with a 20% unsocial hours allowance. Hybrid working arrangements are offered where business needs allow.