Prison Officer

G4S is currentlyseekingdedicated and experiencedPrison Officersto join the team within the UK Secure Solutions business unit. This is a3 monthrolling contract based in the Caribbean.

If you have experiencein a similar role and haveworkedin a UK prisonwithin the last 6monthswe would love to hear from you.

*An up to date full CV is required with your application in order to apply.

Contract Information

Roles available:3 xPrisonOfficer 1 xSupervisor

Salary:PCO39000 per year 1000 monthly bonus. Supervisor 42500 per year 1000 monthly bonus.

Contract:3 monthrolling (with renewal)

Shifts: A mixture including nightsweekendsand long days.

Hours: To be confirmed by site superintendent and will not normally exceed 48 hours per week.

Additional Benefits

All travel andaccommodationprovided

60 per day food allowance

In the event ofa successful interview applicants may be subject toadditionalscreening. Individuals must also be in possession of an up to date First Aid certificate and arrange their own travel and health insurance prior to a rolecommencing.

The Role

• To secure supervise and contribute to the training and rehabilitation of individuals who have been committed by the courts.

• To carry out the prison mandate of custody and create an environment whereby prisoners can lead law abiding lives within a safe and healthy prison environment and on their release.

• Toassistsupervising Officers inmaintainingorder and discipline in the Prison Institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain custody of prisoners

• Carrying out security checks and searching procedures

• Supervising prisoners keeping account of prisoners in yourchargeandmaintainingorder

• Employing authorised physical control and restraint procedures where appropriate

• Taking care of prisoners and their property taking account of their rights and dignity.

• Providingappropriate careand support for prisoners at risk ofself harm

• Taking an active part in rehabilitation programmes for prisoners

• Assessing and advising prisoners using your own experiences and integrity

• Writing fair and perceptive reports on prisoners.

• Promote and adhere to all Prison rules and regulations

Job Criteria

1. Supervisory and Managerial Responsibility

• Supervise prisoners on work assignmentsmeal times and recreation.

• Supervise visitors to the Prison Institution and undertake patrol duties.

• Maintain order and discipline on the Prison premises and among the prisoners.

• Coordinates medicalassistancefor the prisonersin the event thata critical situation occurs.

• Responsible formaintainingcomplete Daily Occurrence records ofimportant events.

• Provide reports asrequiredto allow for follow-up action

• Operate gateslocksand equipment

• Enforce prison routine

1. Judgement and Decisions made

• Decision is often made to intercept and avoid escalation of a fluid situation which may have beenas a result ofmisinterpretations misconceptionsunrestor other serious incidents in thework place(e.g. fights riots health hazards escape of prisoners prisoner self-harm smuggling of contraband)

• When and how to apply authorised physical control and restraint techniques on prisoners.

• When to carry out searches

1. Supervision Received

• Instructions received from the Senior Prison Officer on the direction of the Assistant Superintendent and the Deputy Superintendentregardingdaily work assignments and shift schedules.

1. Work Complexity

• In addition to custodial duties Prison Officers are called upon to build up andmaintainclose relationships with those in their charge. This requires Officers to balance discipline with compassion and understanding for those in their charge along with exercising authority in coping with abusive offenders

• The role of a Prison Officer calls for instructing mentoring negotiatingcounsellingand pastoral leadership skillsin order tohelp prepare prisoners to lead usefullaw abidinglives on release from prison.

• Managing prisoners who are limited in literacy and have difficulty following instructions.

• Using diplomacy in skilfully assessing situations to avoid unwanted confrontations.

• Regularly supervising persons who may be mentally challenged

• Regularly dealing with disruptive and abusive prisoners contributes to stressful atmosphere for the Prison Officers.

1. Contacts

• Routine daily report logging for management records as well as the provision of detailed reportsregardingunusual incidents.

• Provision of fair and perspective reports on prisoners to prison management both verbally and written as needed

• Frequent contact with prisoners to effect involves issuing of verbal instructions while escorting supervisingtrainingandmaintainingorder and discipline.

• Verbal exchanges of information with visitors prisoners family members volunteer organizations Social WelfareOrganizationsand other external agencies tofacilitatethe provision and effectiveness of critical pathways toappropriate supporttreatmentand further assessment.

1. Creativity

• Striking a balance betweenmaintainingdiscipline and order within the Prison Institution and treating prisoners with dignity and understanding requires innovation and creativity.

• Use diplomacy to get prisoners and co-workers to cooperate and encourage cohesiveness.

• Working with different personalities involves some level of creativity.

1. Knowledge

• An ability to work within the parameters of a Prison Institution or Correction facility.

• Knowledge of Security Management (on the job training).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of First Aid and Defibrillator procedures.

• An ability to assess andobservebehaviours

Professional Skills Requirements

• Continuous training in Security Management.

• Must be physically fit and medically capable.

• Training in Conflict Resolution.

• Training in Control and Restrain Techniques.

• Training in Psychology and basic Psychiatryin order todeal with the mentally challenged prisoners.

Interpersonal Skills

• An ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the Prison Institution.

• Be patient.

• Be assertive

• Be tolerant

• Be able to motivate others

Supervisory Management or Leadership Skills

• Organizational and planning skills necessary.
• An ability to delegate tasks to prisoners.

• Time management skillsrequired.

• Strength and assertiveness to enable the cooperation of the prisoners.

Additional Personal Skills

• An ability to be flexible and alert to respond to emergency situations.

• An ability to follow instructions as directed by the Senior Prison Officer.

• Team building skills arerequired.

• Understanding reporting lines

• Completeaccuraterecord making

You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes but dont worry - you will only need to complete them once.

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