Prison Officer

Prison Officer 

Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands
Contract: Temporary – Initial 3 Month Contract
Pay: Up to £24.63 per hour (depending on experience)
Accommodation: Provided free of charge for the duration of the assignment
Travel: Return travel to and from Guernsey at the start and end of the contract provided

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for Temporary Prison Officers

RSR Justice is delighted to be supporting Guernsey Prison Service in recruiting six experienced Prison Officers for an initial three-month contract on the beautiful island of Guernsey.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified Prison Officers looking for a rewarding temporary assignment while experiencing island life for the remainder of the summer. Accommodation is provided free of charge and travel to and from the island at the start and end of the contract is included.

Guernsey Prison Service's vision is to protect the public while reducing reoffending by providing a safe, secure and rehabilitative environment where prisoners can develop the skills and behaviours needed to successfully reintegrate into the community.

About the Role

As a Prison Officer you will play a vital role in maintaining the safety, security and good order of the prison whilst supporting rehabilitation and positive behavioural change.

Working within a close-knit team, you'll supervise prisoners, maintain professional boundaries, manage risk and contribute towards a safe and respectful custodial environment.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Prison Officers who can quickly integrate into an established team and deliver high standards of professionalism from day one.

Shift Pattern

The prison operates a 24/7 rotational shift system.

The temporary officers will work a mixture of:

• Early Shifts: 07:00 – 13:45
• Late Shifts: 13:30 – 20:30
• Main Shifts: 07:45 – 17:15
• Extended ('A') Shifts: 07:45 – 19:15
• Every second weekend worked

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervising prisoners safely, securely and professionally.
• Maintaining the security and good order of the establishment.
• Escorting and supervising prisoner movements.
• Monitoring prisoner behaviour and identifying welfare, self-harm or suicide risks.
• Completing security, incident, discipline and use of force reports.
• Conducting searches and mandatory security checks.
• Supporting rehabilitation through positive engagement and professional role modelling.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver safe custody.
• Maintaining accurate records and complying with prison policies and procedures.

Person Specification

• Current Prison Officer Entry Level Training (or equivalent) and recent operational custodial experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient and professional under pressure.
• Experience dealing with confidential or sensitive information.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Good organisational ability and sound judgement.
• Ability to challenge inappropriate behaviour confidently and professionally.
• Experience writing reports.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.

What You'll Receive

• Up to £24.63 per hour
• Initial 3-month contract
• 6 vacancies available
• Free accommodation throughout the assignment
• Return travel to and from Guernsey provided
• Opportunity to work within one of the UK's most respected prison services
• Chance to experience living and working in the Channel Islands

Why Guernsey?

Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands, covering an area of 25 square miles with a population of around 65,000. It has some of Britain’s finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and the historic town of St. Peter Port truly is one of the prettiest harbour towns in Europe.

Guernsey’s rich and fascinating heritage is one of the island’s outstanding features and is interwoven into modern-day living, making it an interesting
and exciting place to live. Opportunities for outdoor activities and island hopping are plentiful and with an island renowned for its cuisine and local produce, there are always food events, festivals and eateries to enjoy.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

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