Modern Prison Service...Modern Prison Officers

The Role Prison officers are highly skilled professionals. The role is wide ranging but always people centred. There are two levels of prison officer roles in the SPS.  All Officers are recruited as Operations Officer; Residential Officer being a promotional position after successful completion of probationery period. Operations Officer responsible for the maintenance of security and good order safe and secure supervision of prisoners positive and caring approach towards prisoners ensuring their needs and entitlements are met Residential Officer maintenance of security and good order within residential areas working effectively with prisoners processing all prisoner complaints positive and caring approach towards prisoners ensuring their needs and entitlements are met Responsibilities Working as an integral part of a team, Operations Officers are responsible for gate duties, reception of visitors, control and supervision of prisoners, supervision of visits, prisoner escort, providing prisoner information, monitoring security systems, contractor security and patrol duties. What Type of people become Prison Officers? The role of a prison officer covers a wide range of areas and utilises a range of skills. The following information should give you an insight into the job and rewards on offer. • Positive thinkers with humanity and common sense. • Men and women between the ages of 18-63. • People from all backgrounds with the ambition to have a really worthwhile career. The information on this website is for your general guidance and information only and does not constitute any part of a formal offer.

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