Lead escort

Your new company
An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available to join HMP Leyhill as a contractor Lead escort working as part of a third-party company. This company looks after all the maintenance work within this prison.

Your new role

To ensure the safety and safe passage of non-MOJ personnel assigned to you in the capacity of the Lead Escort and overseeing a small team of escorts. To carry out escorting to support the efficient delivery of project work and planned/ minor work tasks as assigned by your line manager.
Escort duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Escorting Staff: Lead and coordinate a team of escorts responsible for accompanying contractors and visitors within secure areas of the prison.
• Security Compliance: Ensure all escorted personnel comply with prison security protocols, including searches, identification checks, and movement restrictions.
• Access Control: Manage access to restricted areas, ensuring only authorised personnel are permitted entry.
• Health & Safety Oversight: Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Incident Reporting: Respond to and report any security breaches, suspicious behaviour, or incidents involving escorted personnel.
• Liaison Duties: Act as the main point of contact between GFSL, prison staff, and external contractors during escorting operations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of escorted visits, contractor movements, and any incidents or issues.

Full-time hours, Monday to Friday: 8-4.30pm

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working in a secure or custodial environment (e.g., prison, detention centre).
• Strong understanding of security procedures and protocols.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Basic IT skills for record-keeping and reporting.

What you'll get in return
A competitive rate of pay, access to online training, retail discounts etc

What you need to do now

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