Prison Officer: Dynamic Public Service Career

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

Job summary

A government agency in Haverigg is seeking a Prison Officer to take on diverse responsibilities including communication and care for inmates. The role requires applicants to meet specific qualifications such as passing medical assessments and meeting nationality requirements. This position offers a starting salary of £35,875 for a 39-hour week and comes with various benefits including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Paid time off for public holidays

Civil Service pension with contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• Meet eyesight and hearing standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with staff and inmates.
• Manage and ensure quality of service in the prison.
• Make effective decisions under pressure.
• Provide care and support to inmates.

Skills

Communicating and influencing

Managing a quality service

Making effective decisions

Caring

Education

Be at least 18 years old

Meet Civil Service Nationality requirements

Pass a medical and fitness assessment

Required eyesight standard

Suitable standard of hearing

Resident in the UK for the last 3 years for category A

Job description

A government agency in Haverigg is seeking a Prison Officer to take on diverse responsibilities including communication and care for inmates. The role requires applicants to meet specific qualifications such as passing medical assessments and meeting nationality requirements. This position offers a starting salary of £35,875 for a 39-hour week and comes with various benefits including pension contributions and annual leave.