At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily prison operations, from security checks to managing deliveries and supervising visitors.
- Company: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, dedicated to public safety and rehabilitation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, training opportunities, and a Civil Service pension scheme.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and valuable experience in the criminal justice system.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a unique role that supports public safety and prison operations.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed, just good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 30491 - 30491 £ per year.
As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison. You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things – from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It’s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to escort vehicles across the prison grounds.
Driving duties are an essential part of the OSG role at HMP The Verne and Portland and therefore candidates are required to hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence.
You don’t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player.
As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally.
The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.
What You Can Expect From Us
- You’ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development.
- Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years’ service (calculated on a pro-rate basis).
- 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays.
- Access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service.
- Access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme.
- Season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Prison Support - HMP The Verne and HMP Portland in Castletown employer: HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Joining His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service as an Operational Support Grade at HMP The Verne and HMP Portland offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and smooth operation of our prisons. With a strong emphasis on training, employee development, and a supportive team culture, you will find numerous pathways for career progression, including potential conversion to a Prison Officer role. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and additional benefits such as a Civil Service pension scheme and retail discounts, all while making a meaningful impact in your community.
Contact Details:
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Recruitment Team
