Your new company
We have a fantastic opportunity for security workers at HMP Erlestoke. The prison is based in Devizes, Whiltshire and is a category C male prison with a capacity of 524 men. HMP Erlestoke has a focus on rehabilitation and intervention programmes with the majority of inmates serving sentences of 4 years or more.
Your new role
Working as a Security Escort, you will be responsible for escorting/assisting contractors as they carry out maintenance work around the prison for a variety of different projects.
Duties will include:
- Full body searches for contractors as they enter the prison.
- Tool checks.
- Patrols.
- Ensuring health and safety standards are achieved across the contract.
- Attention to detail when monitoring work.
Working hours
- Working hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 with an hour's unpaid lunch.
- You will be working on an ongoing temporary basis.
Rates of Pay
- Premium Rate: £13.10 (inclusive of holiday)
- Weekday Overtime: £17.41 (inclusive of holiday)
- Weekend Overtime: £22.92 (inclusive of holiday)
What you'll need to succeed
You will not require previous experience as you will receive full-on-job training. You will need to be a strong communicator, level-headed and security conscious. You must be able to work well in a team and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will be required to provide 2 satisfactory references and will be subject to full prison clearance.
What you'll get in return
This position will give you great insight into the everyday running of prison life and could lead to long-term permanent roles within the prison service, such as an OSG or Prison Officer.
What you need to do now
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