Location: Wellingborough | Salary: £26493.00 | Posted: 28 Feb 2025 | Closes: 21 Mar 2025 | Job Type: Full Time and Permanent | Business Unit: UK Central Government Services | Region / Division: UK & Ireland | Reference: 16875

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING EXCITING!

A brand new contract, large scale employment opportunities; HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough is setting a new standard for new build prisons of the future, using forward-thinking design and technology. After opening in early 2022, the Prison is the UK’s first purpose-built resettlement Prison and has become an integral part of the local community.
G4S Care & Rehabilitation Services (CaRS) already successfully manages 4 prisons, one secure training centre and a number of community contracts in England and Wales. The philosophy of our 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. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and residents feel safe.
Security Officers (SOs) are key to the effective security of our prison and we are looking for a number of people who can fit naturally into this role.
You will possess strong organisational and communication skills, and will be dedicated to providing a high quality security service.

Key responsibilities:

• To coordinate response to alarms and manage the initial response to events and emergencies.
• To conduct security checks on all Integrated security systems such as CCTV cameras, radios, radio net tests, Personal alarms ensuring all defects are reported immediately to the Head of Security / Operation
• To be aware of the current situation in all parts of the prison in order to aid decisions on movements and events and to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• To maintain an accurate and up to date roll count of the prison at all times and the number of prisoners in each area through movement control.
• To maintain an occurrence log off all movements and incidents.
• To have an up to date knowledge of the HMP Five Wells contingency plans
• To maintain efficient operating procedures as per the local security strategy
• To operate and monitor all CCTV equipment
• To deal with internal/external telephone calls in a polite and professional manner
• To control the radio net, operating the radio system in a professional manner and using the correct radio procedures in line with the local security strategy.
• To receive, evaluate and report information and incidents
• Update and maintain the Daily Radio Log
• To control and authorise movement of prisoners, staff, contractors and vehicles within the establishment.
• Manage and monitor access and egress into the establishment for Staff and Visitors
• Operation of sliding doors permitting ingress and egress both for Staff and Visitors
• Maintaining vigilance of all personnel leaving the establishment
• Booking in/ out of all vehicles
• Searching of all vehicles entering/ exiting the prison and personnel
• Maintaining roll count
• Escorting all vehicles
• Checking all prisoner release pass before release from Prison
• Liaising with Admissions/Control on Possible emergency procedures, Emergency Services arriving (Fire, Ambulance, Police)
• Maintaining the Security of the Establishments perimeter via correct operation of the airlock system
• Complete daily Internal and External perimeter fence checks
• Manage the processing and collation of Parcels delivered to the establishment and maintain the Property / Parcel;s Database system
• Complete Visitor searching for prisoners Domestic visits
• Complete Driving duties for prisoner escorts when required.
• Assist in the promotion of creating a positive Health & Safety culture across the site leading by example, this includes reporting accidents and near misses in a timely manner & follow the applicable safe systems of work for the role.
• G4S is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and the post holder must support these goals.
• The duties and responsibilities listed within this job description are not exhaustive and the job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary from time to time.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic IT skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to cope in a pressured and disciplined environment
• Strong team player
• Professional disposition and integrity

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Previous security experience
• Hold current driving license
  It’s key that you are flexible and adaptable to deal with ever-changing scenarios within the prison and you will be supported by an enthusiastic and committed team at HMP Five Wells.
  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.
  Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process
  G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals.
  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.
  You must be eligible to work in the UK and you will need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role.

Key responsibilities:

• To coordinate response to alarms and manage the initial response to events and emergencies.
• To conduct security checks on all Integrated security systems such as CCTV cameras, radios, radio net tests, Personal alarms ensuring all defects are reported immediately to the Head of Security / Operation
• To be aware of the current situation in all parts of the prison in order to aid decisions on movements and events and to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• To maintain an accurate and up to date roll count of the prison at all times and the number of prisoners in each area through movement control.
• To maintain an occurrence log off all movements and incidents.
• To have an up to date knowledge of the HMP Five Wells contingency plans
• To maintain efficient operating procedures as per the local security strategy
• To operate and monitor all CCTV equipment
• To deal with internal/external telephone calls in a polite and professional manner
• To control the radio net, operating the radio system in a professional manner and using the correct radio procedures in line with the local security strategy.
• To receive, evaluate and report information and incidents
• Update and maintain the Daily Radio Log
• To control and authorise movement of prisoners, staff, contractors and vehicles within the establishment.
• Manage and monitor access and egress into the establishment for Staff and Visitors
• Operation of sliding doors permitting ingress and egress both for Staff and Visitors
• Maintaining vigilance of all personnel leaving the establishment
• Booking in/ out of all vehicles
• Searching of all vehicles entering/ exiting the prison and personnel
• Maintaining roll count
• Escorting all vehicles
• Checking all prisoner release pass before release from Prison
• Liaising with Admissions/Control on Possible emergency procedures, Emergency Services arriving (Fire, Ambulance, Police)
• Maintaining the Security of the Establishments perimeter via correct operation of the airlock system
• Complete daily Internal and External perimeter fence checks
• Manage the processing and collation of Parcels delivered to the establishment and maintain the Property / Parcel;s Database system
• Complete Visitor searching for prisoners Domestic visits
• Complete Driving duties for prisoner escorts when required.
• Assist in the promotion of creating a positive Health & Safety culture across the site leading by example, this includes reporting accidents and near misses in a timely manner & follow the applicable safe systems of work for the role.
• G4S is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and the post holder must support these goals.
• The duties and responsibilities listed within this job description are not exhaustive and the job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary from time to time