Prison Officer

Ministry of Justice; Winterborne Whitechurch; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a dedicated Prison Officer. This role involves protecting the public and making a positive impact on offenders' lives. Successful candidates will have integrity, empathy, and great communication skills. The job offers a range of responsibilities and opportunities for professional development within a challenging environment.

Benefits

25 days' holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Integrity, skills, and strength of character.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with offenders.
• Commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help to make a positive impact.
• Work various shifts and weekends.
• Carry out many roles in a day, including peacekeeper and counselor.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Prison Officer

Employer
Ministry of Justice

Location
Blandford Forum

Salary
Unspecified

Closing date
18 Aug 2025

Contract
Permanent

Hours
Full time

Sector
Community & Social Care, Government & politics, Social care field/environment, Justice system, Criminal justice

His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service.

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

HM Prison officer opportunities

HMP Guys Marsh

£33,746 - £38,003

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 be given 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 and 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

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£33,746 - £38,003

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 be given 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 and 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.