PSO 2800 - Inside Time

PSO 2800 Annexes – Page 26PRISON SERVICE JOB SPECIFICATION (PSJS)ANNEX 2Establishment or HQ Group/Unit:PLEASE READ „PRISON SERVICE JOB SPECIFICATION GUIDANCE NOTES‟ BEFOREWRITINGJOB TITLEJOB PURPOSE(Refer to PrisonService goals)Race Equality OfficerTo take the lead role in the establishments work to complywith the legal duty to eliminate unlawful discrimination;promote equality of opportunity and promote good relationsbetween different racial groups.ACCOUNTABILITY(use solid lines for line management accountability; dotted lines for other accountabilities)Governor|REAT Leader|Race Equality OfficerDate PSJSwrittenAuthor (name,job title, inblock capitalsHer Majesty’s Prison Service:Serves the public by keeping in custody those committed by the courts.Out duty is to look after them with humanityandhelp them lead law-abiding and useful lives in custody and on releaseTHE PRISON SERVICEIS AN EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERPRISON SERVICE GOALS1 Keep prisoners in custody2 Order, control, discipline, safety3 Decent conditions and health care4 Positive regime5 Preparation for releasePRISON SERVICE VALUES1 Integrity2 Commitment by and to staff3 Care for prisoners4 Equality of opportunity5 Innovation and improvementIssue No. 264 issue date 25/09/06