...the phonetic alphabet before starting my OSG role. It is essential for radio communication, and I encourage new OSGs to learn it as soon as possible. What would you say...
...bonus for working every other weekend. Interested in becoming a prison caterer? Make an impact far beyond the kitchen by supervising prisoners and helping them learn new skills which can...
...a Cat A prison. All the prisoners that I have had interactions with have been respectful and polite, they know you are new and they will ask you about it....
...a better job. It’s creative, varied and gives me the freedom to try new things. Before this, I spent six years as a probation officer, which was a huge responsibility...
...secure and the public safe A meaningful job with development opportunities It’s varied and meaningful work. While you don’t need specialist skills to be an OSG, I learnt that you...
...job. These roles – and the people who fulfil them – are at the heart of a new national Ministry of Justice (MoJ) recruitment drive this autumn. Leroy knows he...
...this out. And you know, I can always go back. Was it straightforward to return? Yes, I still had a few people that I knew, working in my old team,...
...something out of it. Often, people on my groups have never done a particular task or even worked before, and I love to see them learn new skills and grow...
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I joined the prison service because I always knew I wanted to work with people. My career started straight after university: I applied to become a prison officer in my...