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Prison Custody Officer (HMP Oakwood)

Job Reference 6636

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Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Full Time
Salary:
£20,718.62 - £23,374.84
Location:
Wolverhampton
Closing Date:
12/11/2018
Job Category:
Custodial
Region / Division:
UK & Ireland
Business Unit:
UK Central Government Services

Main Responsibilities

Prison Custodial Officer – HMP Oakwood

Salary range: £20,718.62 to £23,374.84 per annum

Shift Work, 39 hours per week

Whatever job you do now, you may have the skills to change your career.  That is what our Prisoner Custody Officers (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, a committed 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.

HMP Oakwood near Wolverhampton, is a category ‘C’ training prison providing 1,800 places for sentenced males adults. It is one of the largest prisons in England and Wales.

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, free onsite parking and the chance to do an extraordinary job – every day.

We are currently recruiting due to an expansion within the prison, so if you think you’ve got what it takes to be a PCO and want to find out more, please click APPLY NOW.

Please click HERE to view a Day in the life of a PCO.

 

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.