Prison Officer - HMP Long Lartin

HM Prison and Probation Service; Cross; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A national correctional service is seeking Prison Officers in Northern Ireland. The role involves protecting the public and working directly with offenders to help make a positive impact in their lives. Candidates should possess strong empathy, communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. The position offers a competitive salary of £33,746 - £38,003, alongside training opportunities and various benefits including childcare vouchers and retail discounts.

Benefits

Great training and development opportunities

25 days holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to build constructive relationships with offenders.
• Experience in roles requiring empathy and communication.
• Commitment to teamwork and safety.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and work directly with prisoners.
• Engage in various roles such as peacekeeper, counsellor, and teacher.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a safe environment.

Skills

Empathy

Self-confidence

Great communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

Prison Officer opportunities HMP Long Lartin £33,746 - £38,003 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. Someone like you 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. An extraordinary job 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 you can expect from us

• Great training and opportunities for progression and development – including the chance to specialise in different areas.
• A competitive salary with 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.

How to apply

If the qualities in this role sound like you, apply now.