Prison Officer: High-Impact Role, £38k+ (Midlands)

Ministry of Justice

Oakham

On-site

GBP 37,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual holiday
Civil Service pension with employer’s
Cycle to work scheme
Travel loans and other benefits

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the Midlands is recruiting prison officers. The role offers a starting salary of £38,816 for a 39-hour week, including 20% unsocial hours, with pay reflecting weekly hours after training.

This merit vacancy provides opportunity to perform multiple tasks daily, alongside structured training and Civil Service benefits. You will be assessed on communication, influencing, and delivering a quality service, and you may be offered an alternative role if needed after the

Qualifications

  • Be at least 18 years old at the start of employment.
  • Meet Civil Service Nationality requirements.
  • Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
  • Meet eyesight and hearing standards.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out a variety of roles in a single day in a high-security environment.
  • Contribute to maintaining safe, secure and supportive regimes.

Skills

Communicating and influencing
Managing a quality service

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the Midlands is recruiting prison officers. The role offers a starting salary of £38,816 for a 39-hour week, including 20% unsocial hours, with pay reflecting weekly hours after training.

This merit vacancy provides opportunity to perform multiple tasks daily, alongside structured training and Civil Service benefits. You will be assessed on communication, influencing, and delivering a quality service, and you may be offered an alternative role if needed after the

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