Your new company
HMP Leyhill is a Category D Men's Open Prison, and is based in Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire. The prison is run by His Majesty's Prison Service.
Your new role
In your new role as a security escort, you will be working alongside the operational security team. You will have many different responsibilities, which include escorting contractors as they carry out maintenance work around the prison, visitor and toolkit checks, main gate duties and vehicle searches. You will also ensure the safety of visitors when assisting them around the site, while making sure no unauthorised items enter the Prison. This has the potential to be a multi-site role, including sites such as HMP Eastwood Park (GL12 8DB) and HMP Bristol (BS7 8PS).
Shift pattern: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm (30-min lunch break). 37.5 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime.
It is a long-term temporary contract on an ongoing basis.
Your hourly rates are as follows and inclusive of holidays:
Standard: £13.10 P/ Hour
Weekday overtime: £17.43 P/ Hour
Weekend overtime: £22.93 P/ Hour
What you'll need to succeed
Your new role does not require any experience as full training is provided. However, a military or security background would be beneficial. You will need to have strong communication skills, be security conscious, and practical. In order to be successful, you'll also need to pass a security clearance procedure due to the nature of the role and provide 2 employment references, minimum.
What you'll get in return
You will receive, on the job, paid training. This role also gives you a unique opportunity to see the everyday running of prison life and could well lead to long-term employment opportunities with the prison service as an OSG or Prison Officer.
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