Operational Support Officer - Nights

HMP Doncaster, Doncaster Salary: £26,436.80 Full Time Hours

We are recruiting Operational Support Officers - Nights (OSOs) to join our team at HMP Doncaster. Night-duty OSO– full-time, 40hrs, working a 7 on / 7 off rota basis. These roles are critical to the safe, secure and effective running of the establishment and provide essential operational support to frontline prison staff.

The Role:

As an Operational Support Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining the day-to-day operation of the prison. While this is not a Prison Officer role, it is operationally focused and based within a secure environment. Depending on the position, duties may include:

• Managing entry and exit points to the prison, including gate operations
• Controlling access for staff, visitors, contractors and vehicles
• Supporting internal prison operations and movement control
• Monitoring security systems and communications
• Carrying out searches and security checks in line with procedures
• Supporting night-time operations where required
• Completing accurate records and reports
• Working closely with Prison Officers and other operational teams

You will be expected to follow strict security protocols at all times and contribute to a safe and professional working environment.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for reliable, professional individuals who can remain calm under pressure and follow procedures accurately. You don’t need previous prison experience, but you should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills
• A responsible and professional approach
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Confidence working in a secure, regulated environment
• Good attention to detail and record-keeping
• Flexibility is essential to work shifts, including nights and weekends where required

Additional Information:

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria:

• Have at least two years remaining on your current visa to ensure sufficient time in the role.
• Have lived in the UK for at least one year

For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactory employment references. You’ll be required to provide 5 years of employment and education history as part of these checks. You will be required to obtain Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 Clearance & Enhanced DBS with adult and child barring vetting clearances (which required 5 years of checkable history).

Why join us?

• Multiple roles available – find a shift pattern that works for you
• Stable, secure employment within a regulated environment
• An opportunity to contribute to public safety and prison operations
• Clear procedures, training and support

Apply now! Submit your application today to be considered for one of our Operational Support Officer roles!

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries, please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&icareersUK@serco.com.