Prison Custodial Officer (HMP Birmingham)

Main Responsibilities

Prison Custodial Officer  -  G4S Custodial and Detention Services

HMP Birmingham, B18 4AS

Salary : £20,901.13 per annum

Full-Time : Shift Work (average 39 hours per week)

HMP Birmingham is a Victorian local prison built in 1849 based in the Winson Green area, is a category ‘B’ prison providing approx.1,425 places for sentenced males adults. It is also a ‘holding’ prison that services the West Midlands Courts

Whatever job you do now, you may have the skills to change your career.  That is what our Prisoner Custody Officer (PCOs) have done.  All you need is commitment to do the right thing and the ability to build rapport with just about anyone.

As a natural communicator you will have excellent interpersonal skills including problem solving and conflict resolution, together with a real passion to provide custody with care.

Working in a prison isn’t just about keeping people behind bars.  With a calm, firm but fair and non-judgemental approach, you’ll also need to be a listener, team player, counsellor, peacekeeper and social worker.  Working well in a disciplined, supportive and professional team is vital in this 24/7 environment.  All these qualities coupled with a vigilant and versatile approach are what makes a good PCO.

At G4S, we invest heavily in our people.  If you join us you’ll attend our comprehensive training programme to equip you with the skills and knowledge for the job. As well as ongoing support and development opportunities we offer generous holiday entitlement, company pension, an onsite gym,  staff canteen, an onsite health care team to support you, free onsite parking and the chance to do an extraordinary job – every day.

You will also gain a qualification level 2 BTEC as well as qualifications in First Aid, Control and Restraint and Health and Safety. There is also an opportunity to undertake a further 12 month on the job training Apprenticeship in Custodial and Detention Services.

The Ideal Candidate

Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be required to attend a Security Vetting Interview and achieve satisfactory Security Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 5 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 10 years as part of the security screening process for this role.

If you join us, you can be sure that you’ll 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.