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Borstal Officer
in South East is
£119,925

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QUALIFICATIONS

There are no formal academic requirements for entry, but candidates must pass a pre-entry test and full medical examination. Basic training is followed by a 12 month probationary period during which further on-the-job training is provided. Background checks are required for entrants, and there are generally nationality restrictions and a lower age limit of 18 years.

TASKS

  • Escorts prisoners to and from cells and supervises them during meals, recreation and visiting periods.
  • Watches for any infringements of regulations and searches prisoners and cells for weapons, drugs and other contraband items.
  • Guards entrances and perimeter walls.
  • Investigates disturbances or any other unusual occurrences.
  • Escorts prisoners transferred from one institution to another.
  • Runs prisoner rehabilitation and support programmes.
  • Provides care and support to prisoners in custody including prevention of self-harm.
  • Trains and supervises prison staff.
  • Reports on prisoners’ conduct as necessary.

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