Prison Custody Officer

Job Description

We have a number of openings available for Prison Custody Officers. Prison Custody Officers (Residential House Block) are key to the effective running of our prisons and we are looking for people who can fit naturally into this role. There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ Prison Custody Officer (PCOs). We encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, who can demonstrate the integrity, resilience and strong communication skills needed to thrive in this role. No specific qualifications or relevant experience is required.

The philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe.

The people in your care will have a variety of different needs and it will be your role to ensure those individuals are treated with dignity and respect and helped to find a new way of life whilst maintaining a safe, secure and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Prisoner reform and provide prisoners with structure and routine
• Ensure prisoners get to work in the morning, engage in education and prison regime
• Maintain security and ensure prisoners are secure in their cells in the evening

Training & Development

Initial training lasts 9 weeks, covering Control & Restraint, First Aid, Interpersonal skills and Health & Safety. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to your development through the Operational Development Pathway (ODP).

Please note: Whilst on your 9 week Training Course, the training hours will be 35 hours per week therefore your salary whilst on training will be £28,133.99 increasing to £32,153.14 after training.

Additional Information

These vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and HMPPS. You must be eligible to work in the UK. For more information about HMP Oakwood visit hmpoakwood.co.uk.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] CaRS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk.