Your new company
HMP Bristol is a Category B Men's Prison, and is based in Horfield, Bristol. There are roughly 500 male inmates across 5 main wings. The prison is run by His Majesty's Prison Service.
Your new role
As a prison support worker, you'll play an integral part in maintaining a safe and secure environment in your prison. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including:
- Managing the control room.
- Carrying out periodic security perimeter checks.
- Overseeing prison visits/
- Monitoring prisoner correspondence, reporting any contraband items, preserving evidence where needed.
- Monitoring CCTV, ensuring all suspicious activities are reported.
Full time hours, on a shift pattern basis. This includes days, evenings, every other weekend, and periodical nights.
Rate (all rates are inclusive of holiday):
- Standard: £15.72 hourly
- Weekday overtime: £23.14 hourly
- Weekend overtime: £28.64 hourly
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 3 years of employment references.
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.
What you need to do now
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