Frontline Prison Officer — Protect, Guide, Grow

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Kennett; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is offering prison officer roles at HMP Highpoint. The position comes with a competitive salary in the £36,928 - £41,334 range and requires you to work shifts, including weekends, while helping to protect the public and support offenders toward positive life changes.

You will join a team committed to safety, rehabilitation, and professional development, with opportunities to grow as you gain experience in this challenging but rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate integrity and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and ability to support offenders in a constructive way.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work varying shifts and weekends.
• Build constructive, positive relationships with offenders to support rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep the prison and staff and offenders safe.
• Carry out multiple roles such as counsellor or teacher as required in this unique environment.

Skills

Integrity

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is offering prison officer roles at HMP Highpoint. The position comes with a competitive salary in the £36,928 - £41,334 range and requires you to work shifts, including weekends, while helping to protect the public and support offenders toward positive life changes.

You will join a team committed to safety, rehabilitation, and professional development, with opportunities to grow as you gain experience in this challenging but rewarding environment.