Prison Officer - Frontline Public Service with Benefits

Ministry of Justice; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is recruiting Prison Officers for HMP Lindholme, HMP Moorland and HMP Hatfield in Doncaster. The role offers a starting salary of £36,816 for a 39-hour week, with options to work 37, 39 or 41 hours as training progresses.

You will be assessed on communication, influencing, and delivering a high‑quality service. Eligibility includes minimum age 18, UK nationality rules, medical and fitness checks, and meeting eyesight and hearing standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at start of employment.
• Meet Civil Service Nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• Meet eyesight standard in both eyes.
• For safety, meet a suitable standard of hearing.

Skills

Communicating and influencing

Managing a quality service

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is recruiting Prison Officers for HMP Lindholme, HMP Moorland and HMP Hatfield in Doncaster. The role offers a starting salary of £36,816 for a 39-hour week, with options to work 37, 39 or 41 hours as training progresses.

You will be assessed on communication, influencing, and delivering a high‑quality service. Eligibility includes minimum age 18, UK nationality rules, medical and fitness checks, and meeting eyesight and hearing standards.