Prison Security Support Role Operational Support Grade (OSG)HMP Elmley, HMP Standford Hill and HMP Swaleside are all on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent:Long-term ContractsThe shift rate is paying £15.72 per hour.

Overview of the HMP positions:As the leading supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of support operatives, Hays is seeking to recruit Shift Operational Support Grades (OSGs) for HMP Elmley, HMP Swaleside or HMP Standford Hill on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent.

Experience:

No formal qualifications or previous experience is required for this role. However, applicants with security backgrounds are highly desirable.

The nature of the Operational Support Grade (OSG) role requires candidates to be security conscious and able to challenge potential compromises and risks. You will also need to be reliable and consistent, level-headed and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will be assessed based on the following competencies: acting with integrity, respecting others, building relationships and team work, communicating effectively, developing self and others.Full training is provided by the establishment. Training time will be paid at the standard hourly rate.

Purpose of the OSG role:

As part of the security team, you will be responsible for assisting with the safety and security of the establishment, where your duties will include escorting visitors, building contractors, gate duties within the prison and outside areas. You will ensure the safety and security of the visitors, staff and prisoners within a prison establishment, while people from outside of NOMS are on site. You will also ensure that no unauthorised persons or items enter the establishment.Kent Prisons have an excellent reputation as busy local prisons, which serve all the courts in the South East. They pride themselves on engaging and involving employees working alongside them in the process of change.

Main Gate - Shift Pattern: on average 37 hours per week but on a rolling 8 week rota, including early, late, nights and weekend shifts.

Main Gate - Shift Pattern:Situated in Main Gate Reception & Communications RoomEmergency Control Room & Switchboard dutiesShift Pattern consisting of earlies, lates, mains, weekends, nightsThe rate is £15.72 per hour.Searching Buildings & Patrolling perimeter and groundsSearching prisoners' property, canteen and kit exchange dutiesChecking & Searching Staff, Visitors & contractorsSupervised when Issuing Keys to StaffSupervision of visitors & contractors on siteNight patrol dutiesCCTV operation and Radio HandlingRoutine administrative work - Booking in Visitors & StaffHealth & Safety Procedures

Security Clearance required: Immediate start if you are already Prison Cleared. All applicants will be subject to the HM Prison Service Security Clearance procedure, which can take up to 6 weeks. You must hold a Valid Passport or Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence in your current address. All applicants must be able to provide details of 2 satisfactory references, at least one from an ex-employer.

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