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.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, training opportunities, and a Civil Service pension.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with potential career progression into other prison roles.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while gaining unique insights into prison operations.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed, just good communication and teamwork skills.
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 Kettering employer: HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and smooth operation of our prisons at HMP The Verne and HMP Portland. With a strong focus on employee development, you will receive comprehensive training and have access to various benefits, including generous annual leave, a Civil Service pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression within the prison service. Join a supportive team where your role as an Operational Support Grade can lead to meaningful career advancement while making a positive impact on society.
Contact Details:
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Recruitment Team
