Prison Officer

As a Prison Officer, the work centres on our people come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. It would suit someone who can bring whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail or the armed forces, you’ll have developed the empathy, self-confidence and great communication skills we expect to the role.

Where the work sits

If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer.

How the role works day to day

Our people come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment. No matter the challenge, you’ll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders who could be at the lowest point in their lives.

What helps in this setting

Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail or the armed forces, you’ll have developed the empathy, self-confidence and great communication skills we expect. Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the.

Practical details

• Shift pattern: Weekends.
• Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.

What needs to be in place

• There’s the sense of achievement you feel when you’ve helped an offender to get their life back on track - the kind of experience you simply won’t find anywhere else.
• There’s a good salary to look forward to, as well as 25 days’ holiday allowance each year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme.
• In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day.