Impactful Prison Officer: Protect the Public & Help Lives

Ministry of Justice; Watton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension

Holiday entitlement 25-30 days

Public holidays + extra privilege day

Cycle to work loan

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Watton, England, is recruiting prison officers for a demanding, public‑service role. You will protect the public, work directly with prisoners, and build constructive, professional relationships in a high‑security environment.

The job involves shift work including weekends, extensive training, and progression through online tests and assessed interviews. Strong communication and resilience are essential.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass medical and fitness assessment.
• Meet eyesight standards in both eyes.
• Pass hearing standard without hearing aids.
• Tattoos must not be offensive or discriminatory.
• To work in a high security prison you must have UK residency for the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Work varied shifts, including weekends.
• Carry out duties to protect the public and support prisoners.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners.
• Work as part of a team to keep the prison and staff safe.
• Participate in online tests and assessments during recruitment (stage 1 and stage 2).

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Quality mindset

Decision making

Care and understanding

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Watton, England, is recruiting prison officers for a demanding, public‑service role. You will protect the public, work directly with prisoners, and build constructive, professional relationships in a high‑security environment.

The job involves shift work including weekends, extensive training, and progression through online tests and assessed interviews. Strong communication and resilience are essential.