202510:Prison Officer - HMP Pentonville

Ministry of Justice; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Prison Officer for HMP Pentonville. Duties involve multiple roles in a high-security environment, along with specific qualification requirements. The role offers a salary of £41,984 for a 39-hour week, with opportunities for training and benefits such as 25 days annual holiday. Candidates must meet various health and residency criteria.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Paid time off for public holidays

Civil Service pension with employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old at commencement of employment.
• Meet Civil Service Nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• Meet required eyesight standard in both eyes.
• Meet suitable standard of hearing (without hearing aids).
• Tattoos permitted if not offensive or discriminatory.
• For category A prisons: have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various roles in a high-security prison.

Skills

Communicating and influencing

Managing a quality service

Making effective decisions

Caring

Job description

Prison officer – HMP Pentonville

Location: HMP Pentonville, Caledonian Rd, London N7 8TT.

Salary: £41,984 for a 39‑hour week (incl. 20% unsocial).

Vacancy type: Merit.

Role Overview

In this unique career you will carry out many different roles in a high‑security prison.

Assessment Criteria

• Communicating and influencing
• Managing a quality service
• Making effective decisions
• Caring

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old at commencement of employment
• Meet Civil Service Nationality requirements
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment
• Meet required eyesight standard in both eyes
• Meet suitable standard of hearing (without hearing aids)
• Tattoos permitted if not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos generally unacceptable unless for cultural, religious or medical reasons
• For category A (high‑security) prisons: have lived in the UK for at least 3 years

How to Apply

1. Complete the initial application form.

2. Stage 1 online test – basic judgement and numerical skills.

3. If passed, Stage 2 – task‑based assessment.

4. Successful candidates invited to an online assessment centre (OAC).

5. Upon OAC success, a medical and fitness test (eyesight, hearing, basic health screening).

Pay and Hours

Initial training: 37 hours a week. After training you may choose 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Annual salary reflects weekly hours.

• 37 h/w = £39,493 a year
• 39 h/w = £41,984 a year
• 41 h/w = £44,474 a year

Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service)
• Paid time off for public holidays plus 1 extra privilege day
• Civil Service pension with employer contribution 28.97%
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining, and investing in talent wherever it is found.

Operational Support Grade Role

Unsuccessful applicants may be considered for an Operational Support Grade (OSG) role within the Ministry of Justice.