Prison Officer: High-Impact Public Service

Ministry of Justice; Oakham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work scheme

Travel loans

Other benefits

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the Midlands seeks prison officers in a merit vacancy. The role starts with training at a 37-hour week, after which you may work 37, 39, or 41 hours weekly, with annual salaries reflecting your hours.

All salary figures include allowances; standard Civil Service benefits apply, including a pension with employer contributions and substantial annual leave. Applicants must be 18+, meet nationality rules, pass medical/fitness tests, and satisfy eyesight/hearing requirements

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment
• Meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment
• Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes
• For safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing
• Tattoos permitted but not offensive or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable unless cultural/religious/medical reasons

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the Midlands seeks prison officers in a merit vacancy. The role starts with training at a 37-hour week, after which you may work 37, 39, or 41 hours weekly, with annual salaries reflecting your hours.

All salary figures include allowances; standard Civil Service benefits apply, including a pension with employer contributions and substantial annual leave. Applicants must be 18+, meet nationality rules, pass medical/fitness tests, and satisfy eyesight/hearing requirements