Detention Custody Officer (immediate starts)

HM Prison and Probation Service; Rugby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

HM Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers to protect the public and help offenders rebuild their lives. You’ll work in a unique environment and receive thorough training and clear progression opportunities.

Expect varied shifts and weekends. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days’ holiday, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, EAP, and Cycle to Work schemes, plus development in multiple areas.

Responsibilities

• Work various shifts and weekends as required.
• Carry out multiple roles in a single day while working with prisoners.
• Support public safety and help offenders get their life back on track.
• Receive training and progression opportunities and opportunities to specialise.

Job description

£Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people's lives.
And, as you gain experience, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.
There's no such thing as a typical prison officer. You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.
In this unique career, you'll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. You'll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.
You'll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development - including the chance to specialise in different areas.
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 and Cycle to Work scheme.
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.
If the qualities in this role sound like you,