Prison Escort HMP Lewes

Prison Escort HMP Lewes

Long-term Temporary Contracts.
New contracts due to start October / November / December 2108
£9.94 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
Overtime & weekend shifts available at enhanced rates

Overview of the Lewes positions:
As the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades & support operatives, Hays is seeking to recruit Prison Escorts for HMP Lewes
Immediate starts, if you are already Prison Cleared.
These are varying in duration, but expected to last over 6 months, with a starting rate of £9.94 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.
The roles are based on 39 hours per week


Purpose of the Prison Escort Role :
As part of the security team you will be responsible for assisting in the safety and security of the establishment where your duties will include escorting visitors, building contractors, gate duties within the prison and outside areas.
You will ensure the safety and security of the visitors, staff and prisoners within a Prison establishment, while persons from outside of NOMS are on site. You will also ensure that no unauthorised persons or items enter the establishment.

Contractor Escort role:
Escorting contractors & vehicles around prison area
Searching visitors & contractors
Radio operation & handling
Supervision of visitors & contractors on site
Contractor Tool checks
Patrolling Perimeter and grounds
Health & Safety Procedures
Routine administrative work

Experience:
No formal qualifications or previous experience is required for this role.
The nature of the escort role requires candidates to be security conscious and able to challenge potential compromises and risks, you will also need to be reliable and consistent, level headed and have exceptional interpersonal skills.
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 and team working, communicating effectively, developing self and others.
Full training is provided by the establishment/ department. Training time will be paid at the standard hourly rate.

Security Clearance required:
Immediate start if you are already Prison Cleared. All applicants will be subject to the HM Prison Service Security Clearance procedure which can take up to 4 weeks, this can include a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. You must hold a Valid Passport or Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence in your current address. All applicants must be able to provide details of 2 satisfactory references, at least one from an ex-employer. If you would like to find out more about this interesting & rewarding opportunity contact Andy 01273 207352

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 on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk