At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the daily operations of a busy prison with varied responsibilities.
- Company: Join His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service for a unique career.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and great training opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a chance to apply for conversion schemes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed, just good communication and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 30602 - 37402 £ per year.
Prison Support Role HMP The Verne and HMP Portland £30,491 His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.
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-rata 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
If this sounds like you, apply now.
Prison Support - HMP Portland and The Verne employer: HM Prison and Probation Service
As a Detention Officer with His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service at HMP Long Lartin, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on individuals' lives while ensuring public safety. The role offers extensive training, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive work culture that values your contributions, alongside competitive benefits such as 25 days of holiday, childcare vouchers, and retail discounts. This unique environment not only allows you to develop professionally but also provides a profound sense of achievement in helping offenders turn their lives around.
Contact Details:
HM Prison and Probation Service Recruitment Team
