Impactful Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Rebuild Lives

HM Prison and Probation Service; Ashingdon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; 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

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers for HMP Swaleside. The role involves protecting the public, supporting rehabilitation, and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

You will receive comprehensive training, opportunities for progression, and competitive pay (£38,428–£42,834 per year). Applicants should be ready to work various shifts and weekends and to build constructive relationships with offenders while keeping everyone safe.

Qualifications

• Integrity and strong character traits are valued.
• Empathy, self-confidence and excellent communication skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with prisoners in a secure environment to protect the public.
• Build constructive, positive relationships with offenders and colleagues.
• Be adaptable to varied shifts and weekend work.

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers for HMP Swaleside. The role involves protecting the public, supporting rehabilitation, and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

You will receive comprehensive training, opportunities for progression, and competitive pay (£38,428–£42,834 per year). Applicants should be ready to work various shifts and weekends and to build constructive relationships with offenders while keeping everyone safe.