HMP Parc - Prison Custody Officer

Job Description

Red Snapper Recruitment (RSR) is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist.We assist public safety employers find the right talent.RSR Justice is a leading recruitment service provider for the offender management, specialist support and direct supervision roles.We are working with G4S Care and Justice Service to recruit Prison Custody Officers.Role ResponsibilityPRISON CUSTODY OFFICERHMP PARC, BRIDGENDHours: 40 hours or 44 hours per weekPermanent, Full Time with various shifts.starting salary at £26,750.00 to £29,424.00 (dependant on hours), with increases annuallyBenefits: Company Pension, free on-site parking, staff canteen, free uniform, access to High Street Shop discounts, local Gym discounts and extensive training and development.Be that person who makes a difference every day, the chance to do an extraordinary jobAre you a good communicator Do you have resilience A good listenerPrison Custody Officers (PCOs) 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. We encourage applications from individuals froma 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 G4S 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. The aim is to create an environmentin 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.You will have a number of key responsibilities that assist Prisoner reform, as well as playing a key role in providing prisoners with structure and routine, making sure they get to work in the morning, are actively engaging in education and the prison regimeand are secure in their cell in the evening.JOB DESCRIPTIONPrison Officers or Prisoner Custody Officers (PCOs) are key to the effective running of our prisons and working for G4S, you would get involved in making sure the prison is safe and secure as well as assisting prisoners reform.You would also play a key role in giving prisoners structure and routine and ensuring that they are secure in the evening. You would be dealing with a wide variety of people as well as following processes and procedures in line with training and regulations.POTENTIAL DUTIES OF A PRISON CUSTODY OFFICER INCLUDE:

• Ensuring the prison is safe and secure at all times, ensuring compliance with safe working procedures
• Ensuring all prisoners are accounted for each day - checking on their wellbeing as well as their presence
• Making sure prisoners attend work, education or other activities as required
• Securing prisoners in their cells
• Searching prisoners, cells and premises, confiscating prohibited items, and completing all relevant paperwork
• Helping prisoners to address offending behaviour whilst reinforcing positive behaviour
• Acting as a role model, demonstrating positive behaviours and always behaving in line with our company values
• Supporting and protecting prisoners who are experiencing difficulties
• Contributing to the control of incidents and emergencies when required
• Maintaining prisoner records, documentation and reports
• Escorting prisoners to hospital appointments and other locations

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEThe ideal candidate would have:

• A checkable personal history including periods of education, employment, travel and unemployment
• Ability to build trust with others and who are trustworthy, objective and consistent in their approach
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, connecting with people from different backgrounds
• Ability to closely follow processes and procedures
• Attention to detail and alert to any changes that may indicate an increased risk or unusual situation

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:If you join Bridgend, you can be sure that youll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us.Your initial training lasts for 8 weeks, where you will receive comprehensive training, which includes Control & Restraint, First Aid, Interpersonal skills and Health & Safety.The Bridgend team has a real opportunity to make a difference and encourages people to improve the way the prison is operated and develop new ways of working to improve safety and better support prisoners. If you join, youll find a secure, friendly andprofessional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career at Bridgend.We encourage applications from Welsh speaking candidates.Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S, and HMPPS and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.