Prison Officer - HMP Highpoint

Hmp Highpoint; Guildford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Training & progression

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance

Job summary

HMP Highpoint in Guildford, Surrey, invites applications for Prison Officer roles. You will safeguard the public, manage challenging situations, and support prisoners with integrity and care in a busy, secure environment.

The post offers structured training and clear progression paths, with shift patterns including weekends. The salary ranges from £36,928 to £41,334 per year, with benefits such as holiday entitlement and employee support schemes.

Qualifications

• Integrity and communication skills required.
• Empathy for offenders and ability to build positive relationships.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and support offender rehabilitation.
• Build constructive relationships with offenders and colleagues.
• Work within a team to maintain safety in the prison environment.
• Carry out duties across varied roles in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Empathy

Self-confidence

Communication skills

Integrity

Job description

Prison Officer - HMP Highpoint

Date: 2026-10-03

Location: Guildford, Surrey, GB, GU1 4

Closing Date: 2027-01-03 at 15:00:59.68

Introduction

His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. Prison officer opportunities at HMP Highpoint £36,928 - £41,334.

Role Overview

Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people's lives. If you have the integrity, skills, and strength of character we're looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. No two days or situations are ever the same. And, as you gain experience, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.

Who We Are Looking For

There's no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our people come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you're a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail or the armed forces, you'll have developed the empathy, self-confidence and great communication skills we expect.

No matter the challenge, you'll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders who could be at the lowest point in their lives. Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you'll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, offenders, and everyone who works here safe.

You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.

A Day in the Life

In this unique career, you'll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you're a peacekeeper, the next you're a counsellor or a teacher. You'll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.

What We Offer

You'll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development - including the chance to specialise in different areas. There's a good salary to look forward to, as well as 25 days' holiday allowance each year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.

The rewards aren't all you'll gain from a role in the prison service. There's the sense of achievement you feel when you've helped an offender to get their life back on track - the kind of experience you simply won't find anywhere else.