Senior Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 May 2026
LOCATION
Barnard Castle
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Security
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SKILLS

Supervision Incident Response Security Management Team Coordination Operational Planning Conflict Resolution Shift Work Compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Officer - HMPYOI Deerbolt

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Salary: £33,275 per year | Full-time | Permanent

Job Description

The job holder will provide day-to-day supervision and support for Prison Officers and Operational Support Grades (OSG), co-ordinating the delivery of the regime and activities within a Residential Unit in an establishment. The job holder will co-ordinate initial staff response until a Custodial Manager is in attendance. The job holder will undertake Regime Officer duties via the establishment's rota and may be required on a rotational basis to be responsible for the establishment during the night period. This requirement will be based upon local risk assessment and establishment complexity. This is an operational job with no line management responsibilities; however they will have supervisory responsibilities for staff.

Additional Information

Working Arrangements: The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working. For this role, the successful candidate will be appointed to a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office.

Benefits include Annual Leave (25 days), Bank Holidays, Civil Service Pension, Work Life Balance arrangements, Season Ticket Advance, Childcare Vouchers, and Training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support Prison Officers and OSG
  • Coordinate delivery of regime and activities
  • Respond to incidents until Custodial Manager arrives
  • Undertake Regime Officer duties on rota
  • Take responsibility during night period as required

Application & Assessments

Behaviours assessed: Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service. Strengths will be assessed. Security check: DBS Standard. Closing Date: 18-May-2026.

Contact: [contact hidden] or call [contact hidden].

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