Your new companyHMP Bristol is a category B adult male prison based in Horfield, Bristol.
Your new roleWorking as a Project Escort (security officer), you will be working alongside the operational security team. You will be responsible for escorting/assisting contractors as they carry out maintenance work around the prison, visitor checks, toolkit checks, main gate duties and vehicle searches. You will assist with the safety of visitors around the site and ensure no unauthorised items enter the site.
This role will require Mon-Fri 8am-4.30/5pm. It is a temporary contract which is a minimum of 3 months on a rolling basis and dependent on how long the project is for and how long the contractors take.
Rate (inclusive of holidays): 37.5hrs per week £13.10 p/h standard day shifts
Location: Bristol, but may be required to work on local sites from time to time (Eastwood Park and Leyhill)
What you'll need to succeed
You will not require previous experience as you will receive full on-the-job training. You will need to be a strong communicator, level-headed and security conscious. You will 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. Please note clearance can take 4-6 weeks to be processed.
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 nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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