Prison Officer

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Queenborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental public service organization in Queenborough is seeking dedicated Prison Officers to protect the public and help offenders. This demanding role offers opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates should possess integrity, communication skills, and empathy. Employees also benefit from training, a competitive salary, and perks such as 25 days of holiday, childcare vouchers, and retail discounts.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to build constructive and positive relationships with offenders.
• Willingness to work various shifts and weekends.
• Experience in a similar role or environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Work directly with prisoners in a unique environment.
• Carry out various roles such as peacekeeper, counsellor, or teacher.

Skills

Integrity

Self-confidence

Great communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

Prison Officer opportunities

HMP Swaleside

£37,246 - £41,503

Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. No two days or situations are ever the same. And, as you gain experience, you’ll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.

Someone like you

There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our people come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail or the armed forces, you’ll have developed the empathy, self-confidence and great communication skills we expect.

No matter the challenge, you’ll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders who could be at the lowest point in their lives.

Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone who works here safe.

You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.

An extraordinary job

In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you’re a peacekeeper, the next you’re a counsellor or a teacher. You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.

What You Can Expect From Us

You’ll have 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
• Cycle to Work scheme

The rewards aren’t all you’ll gain from a role in the prison service. 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.

How To Apply

If the qualities in this role sound like you, apply now.