202512: Prison Officer - HMP Frankland

Ministry of Justice; Framwellgate Moor; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Prison Officer for HMP Frankland. In this unique role, you’ll engage in various duties, ensuring safety and security within the prison environment. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, pass medical assessments, and meet certain standards. The position offers an initial salary of £35,875 per year, with additional benefits like annual leave, a pension plan, and a cycle to work scheme. This role also supports diverse and inclusive recruiting practices.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Paid time off for public holidays

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment.
• Must meet Civil Service Nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• Meet required eyesight standard in both eyes.
• Suitability standard of hearing is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security within the prison.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
• Pass all assessments for training and recruitment.

Skills

Communicating and influencing

Managing a quality service

Making effective decisions

Caring

Job description

Prison officer – HMP Frankland

HMP Frankland, Brasside, Durham DH1 5YA

Starting salary: £35,875 (for a 39‑hour week inc 20% unsocial)

City/Town: Durham
Region: North East
Vacancy type: Merit

CTC REQUIRED.

Overview

From 4 April 2024 the Government increased the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas. The change means that HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) cannot guarantee sponsorship for those seeking sponsorship via the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are applying to be a prison officer and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes.

An extraordinary job

In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on:

• communicating and influencing
• managing a quality service
• making effective decisions
• caring

Responsibilities

To become a prison officer, you will need to:

• be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment
• meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements
• pass a medical and fitness assessment
• meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes
• for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing
• Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.

For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids).

To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

Application Process

Once you have completed your initial application form, you will be invited to complete stage 1 of the online test, to see if you have the basic judgement and numerical skills. If you pass, we will invite you to complete stage 2 of the online tests, which is a task‑based assessment.

If you pass the online tests, we will invite you to an online assessment centre (OAC). Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, we will invite you to complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check.

Pay

The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.

• 37 hours a week = £33,746 a year
• 39 hours a week = £35,875 a year
• 41 hours a week = £38,003 a year

All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern.

Benefits

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

Diversity & Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Reasonable adjustment support

Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment.