Part-Time Prison Officer — Protect & Support

Ministry of Justice; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday pro rata

Public holidays off

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is advertising a part‑time Prison Officer position at HMP Highpoint in Newmarket. The role involves working shifts across a 16 hour week with a starting salary of £15,104, pro‑rated for part‑time hours, and duties focused on maintaining safety and security within the prison environment.

The job requires resilience, strong communication skills and the ability to build constructive relationships with prisoners.

Qualifications

• You don’t need formal qualifications to become a prison officer. Personal qualities are essential.
• You must demonstrate communication and influencing skills, commitment to quality, good decision‑making and care for others.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, is expected for this role.

Skills

communication and influencing

commitment to quality

effective decision-making

care and understanding

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is advertising a part‑time Prison Officer position at HMP Highpoint in Newmarket. The role involves working shifts across a 16 hour week with a starting salary of £15,104, pro‑rated for part‑time hours, and duties focused on maintaining safety and security within the prison environment.

The job requires resilience, strong communication skills and the ability to build constructive relationships with prisoners.