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HMP Cardiff is a category B men's prison in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. The prison is run by His Majesty's Prison Service.

Your new role

In your new role as a Security Officer, you will be working alongside the operational security team. You will have many different responsibilities, which include escorting contractors as they carry out maintenance work around the prison, visitor and toolkit checks, main gate duties and vehicle searches. You will also ensure the safety of visitors when assisting them around the site, while making sure no unauthorised items enter the prison.

Shift pattern: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM (1-hour break). 40 hours per week.

Rate: £12.00 per hour, plus holidays

It is a long-term temporary contract on an ongoing basis.

What you'll need to succeed
Your new role does not require any experience as full training is provided. However, a military or security background would be beneficial. You will need to have strong communication skills, be security-conscious, and practical. In order to be successful, you'll also need to pass a security clearance procedure due to the nature of the role and provide 2 references minimum, ideally the two most recent employers.

What you'll get in return
You will receive, on the job, paid training. This role also gives you a unique opportunity to see the everyday running of prison life and could well lead to long-term employment opportunities with the prison service as an OSG or Prison Officer.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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