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Operational Prison Support

📍 Location
Milton Keynes
⏰ Job Type
Full Time
📅 Posted
June 15, 2026

About the Role

Operational Prison Support

Location: HMP Woodhill

Shift Pattern: 37 Hours over 7 days - and may include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public holidays. Night shifts are 7 nights on followed by 7 off - night shifts are 8.45pm to 07.45am. You will work one set of nights in 36 weeks.
Hourly rate: £15.59 per hour, increasing upwards of £27.84 with overtime

Ready for a rewarding role in the justice system? We're hiring an Operational Support Grade (SSO) to join our team in HMP Woodhill. Contribute to vital security operations including gate duties, visitor checks, prisoner escorts, CCTV monitoring, and more.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage entry/exit and searches at the gate
  • Escort contractors, vehicles, and prisoners
  • Monitor CCTV, report suspicious activity
  • Process visitors and oversee mail censorship
  • Assist with prisoner processing and food delivery
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