Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and professional Safety and Security Officer to join our team, ensuring the safety, security and smooth operation of Education, Skills, and Work activities within a custodial environment at HMP Millsike.
This is a critical role in maintaining a secure learning and workspace for staff, learners, and prisoners while driving continuous improvement in safety and security procedures. This is a fixed term position for 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor access to education, skills, and work facilities within the prison.
• Conduct regular safety and security checks of classrooms, workshops, and resource areas.
• Ensure compliance with prison security protocols during sessions.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks or disruptive behaviour.
• Respond promptly to incidents, breaches, or emergencies.
• Liaise with prison staff and emergency services as required.
• Provide a visible, reassuring presence to staff, learners, and prisoners.
• Support conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding strategies.
• Assist leaders and managers in achieving compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Develop and deliver training where appropriate to support staff development.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain accurate records as required by legislation and company policy.

What we're looking for:
Essential:

• Hold at least one of the following: NEBOSH/IOSH/other accredited H&S qualification, accredited security qualification/SIA license, accredited construction qualification/CSCS card.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional approach.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Recent and relevant experience in a similar role.

Desirable:

• GCSE English Language Grade C or above.
• Experience in construction, security, or custodial settings.
• Experience writing detailed reports.
• Managing and driving improvement of safety and/or security procedures.
• Project management experience.

Skills Required