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The average salary for:

Prison Operational Support Grade
for a Temporary role in
London is
£39,520

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Operational support grades support the day-to-day management and running of prisons, working to keep establishments safe and secure around the clock. They work in a close-knit team to carry out a range of support services.

QUALIFICATIONS

There are no formal academic requirements for entry, but candidates must pass a pre-entry test and full medical examination. Basic training is followed by a 12 month probationary period during which further on-the-job training is provided. Background checks are required for entrants, and there are generally nationality restrictions and a lower age limit of 18 years.

TASKS

  • Escorts prisoners to and from cells and supervises them during meals, recreation and visiting periods.
  • Escorts prisoners transferred from one institution to another.
  • Guards entrances and perimeter walls.
  • Investigates disturbances or any other unusual occurrences.
  • Provides care and support to prisoners in custody including prevention of self-harm.
  • Reports on prisoners’ conduct as necessary.
  • Runs prisoner rehabilitation and support programmes.
  • Trains and supervises prison staff.
  • Watches for any infringements of regulations and searches prisoners and cells for weapons, drugs and other contraband items.

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