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Operational Support Grade - Advance Into Justice (Wales)

Department Department HM Prison & Probation Service
Location Cardiff, Usk, Swansea
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Grade AA
Salary £30,491+
Closing 27 days
Profession Operational Delivery
Contract Fixed term (2 years)
Working style On-site
Security clearance CTC
Open to External (open to all)

This role involves supporting the smooth and secure daily operations of a prison environment through a variety of physical and administrative tasks. Staff handle gate duties, monitor CCTV and control rooms, welcome visitors, process mail and prisoner property, and assist with escorting duties and food delivery. Working as part of a prison support team, postholders interact with colleagues, visitors, contractors, and sometimes prisoners across day and night shifts on a rolling shift pattern. The position requires strong teamwork, physical stamina for active tasks, and adherence to security procedures.

This job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries, EU/EEA/Swiss/Turkish nationals with relevant status.

An online values-based assessment is completed at the application stage. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview assessing behaviours and experience.

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