Prison Officer – High-Security Custody, London

Ministry of Justice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

30 days after 10 years’ service

Civil Service pension with employer 28

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in London is recruiting a Prison Officer for HMP Pentonville. The role involves contributing to a high-security environment, with a 39-hour week and a salary of £43,453 per year. You will be assessed on communication, service quality, and caring for others.

The position requires eligibility to work in the UK, appropriate health and fitness standards, and eyesight/hearing criteria. Training and career progression are provided within the Civil Service framework.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment
• Meet 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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills
• Help manage a quality service in the prison setting
• Provide care and support in daily activities and incidents

Skills

Communication & influence

Quality service management

Caring

Job description

Ministry of Justice in London is recruiting a Prison Officer for HMP Pentonville. The role involves contributing to a high-security environment, with a 39-hour week and a salary of £43,453 per year. You will be assessed on communication, service quality, and caring for others.

The position requires eligibility to work in the UK, appropriate health and fitness standards, and eyesight/hearing criteria. Training and career progression are provided within the Civil Service framework.