UK Ministry of Defense-posted 12 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Hybrid • Oak Hill, WV
1,001-5,000 employees

The OSG role does not attract Sponsorship via the Skilled Worker visa/Tier 2 (general) work visa. This is an active role where you will be doing a range of physical tasks, including lifting and carrying, plus long periods of standing and walking. You will have full training and a supportive team by your side. Your job can include various duties such as gate duties, control room operations, visits, correspondence, night duties, reception tasks, prisoner supervision, food delivery, driving duties, phone call monitoring, and adhering to procedures and protocols. You do not need any qualifications to do this job, but good judgement, common sense, responsibility, and teamwork are essential.

  • Ensuring the secure entry and exit of staff, visitors, and vehicles.
  • Carrying out searches of staff, prisoners, visitors, and vehicles.
  • Walking around the prison site to escort vehicles and contractors.
  • Issuing and collecting staff keys and radios.
  • Patrolling and searching perimeter fence areas.
  • Operating the prison radio system and monitoring CCTV.
  • Welcoming visitors and escorting them if needed.
  • Monitoring and logging mail coming into the prison.
  • Ensuring cell doors are locked and all prisoners are safely accounted for.
  • Photographing prisoners and processing their property.
  • Supervising prisoners and exchanging clothing and property.
  • Delivering and collecting food trollies.
  • Transporting prisoners and their escorts.
  • Monitoring the prison's Personal Identification Number (PIN) phone system.
  • No formal qualifications required.
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
  • Good judgement and common sense.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Salary of £27,840 for a 37-hour working week.
  • Civil Service pension scheme with employer contribution of 28.97%.
  • Annual leave of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 10 years of service.
  • 9 days bank, public, and privilege holidays.
  • Access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service.
  • Season ticket loans and retail discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.
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