Prison Security Staff

Prison Security Escorts required to work at HMP Coldingley on a long term project, £12.22 per hour

Your new role
We are currently recruiting for a number of Project Escorts to work at HMP Coldingley in Bisley, on a temporary long-term contract. The purpose of the role will be to escort contractors around the site of Coldingley whilst they are on site working on a project. You will be responsible for counting their tools when they arrive in the morning, as well as checking their ID, vehicles and checking that they are not bringing any unauthorised items. You will then escort them to their workplace and supervise them whilst they are undertaking their work, ensuring that all contractors and their tools are never left alone on site.

Summary of duties

Checking in contractors and their tools

Searching vehicles

Searching Contractors

Supervision of contractors while on site

Patrolling perimeter and grounds

Searching buildings

Routine administrative work

Working hours & rate of pay:
Monday - Thursday 8 - 5
Fridays 8 - 2
The rates of pay are fixed at £13.10 per hour (inclusive of holiday) plus overtime, with 33 days annual leave per annum. When projects are busy, there will be regular overtime available.

This is an ongoing contract which will last a minimum of 3 years, but likely longer. These roles also open up a wealth of permanent opportunities for you to step into within the wider prison service either at Coldingley or other locations.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for honest, reliable, trust-worthy and hard-working candidates with a clear criminal record. Security experience is not necessary as full training is provided, however a military or security background would be beneficial.

Due to the nature of the location, all applicants will have to undergo extensive security checks and clearance before starting on site, so you must be willing to undergo a fully enhanced MOJ security clearance check & a Police National Check, which will be fully funded and organised by Hays.

Successful applicants will have a background in customer services or security, and will be assessed based on the following competencies:

Acting with integrity,

Respecting others

Building relationships

Team Working

Communicating effectively

Developing self and others.

What you'll get in return
This is a full-time position offering a long run of work with overtime available. The hourly rate for the standard hours is £12.22 plus hourly holiday pay, taking it to £14 per hour with holiday pay included. Any overtime during the week is paid at £16.25 plus holiday. If you are called in on a weekend or bank holiday, it is paid at £21.39 plus holiday pay.
Free car parking for all successful applicants along with a Hays Pension Scheme, which will become available upon successful completion of 12 weeks' work.

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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