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You will be working for HMP Eastwood Park, located in Wotton-under-edge, as a Security Officer at HMP Eastwood Park, which is a local prison holding sentenced prisoners. It is a Women's closed prison and has a capacity of around 450 prisoners.
Your new role
We have an exciting new project coming up and are looking for 10 security officers to assist with contractors on site. Working as a Security Officer, you will be working alongside the operational security team. You will be responsible for escorting/assisting contractors as they carry out maintenance work around the prison, visitor checks, toolkit checks, main gate duties and vehicle searches. You will assist with the safety of visitors around the site and ensure no unauthorised items enter the site.
This role is 37-hours per week. It is a temporary contract which is a minimum of 3 months on a rolling basis and dependent on how long the project is for and how long the contractors take.
Rate (inclusive of holidays): £13.75 per hour with the opportunity for overtime as and when required.Overtime is paid at an enhanced rate of pay.Due to the location of this vacancy, you will need a vehicle, as there is limited public transport.

What you'll need to succeed
You will not require previous experience as you will receive full on the job training. You will need to be a strong communicator, level-headed and security conscious. You will be able to work well in a team and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will be required to provide 2 satisfactory references and will be subject to full prison clearance.

What you'll get in return
This position will give you great insight into the everyday running of prison life and could lead to long-term permanent roles within the prison service, such as an OSG or Prison Officer.
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