Prison Officer - HMP Portland and HMP The Verne

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Winterborne Herringston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional service in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed Prison Officer for work across HMP Portland and HMP The Verne. This role involves protecting public safety, building constructive relationships with offenders, and acting as a peacekeeper. The ideal candidate will have integrity, strong communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. Benefits include a salary range of £33,746 – £38,003, along with 25 days of holiday and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary progression opportunities

25 days holiday

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Good training and support

Qualifications

• Integrity, skills and strength of character are required.
• Experience from retail, armed forces, parent, teacher, or similar is valued.
• Commitment to teamwork and understanding of one-team safety.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and support the re‑entry of offenders.
• Build constructive, positive, and professional relationships with offenders.
• Act as a peacekeeper, counsellor, and teacher as situations change.
• Work various shifts and weekends.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Self-confidence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Prison Officer – HMP Portland and HMP The Verne

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is looking for a committed Prison Officer to work across HMP Portland and HMP The Verne.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and support the re‑entry of offenders.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders.
• Act as a peacekeeper, counsellor and teacher as situations change.
• Work various shifts and weekends, supporting the whole team.

Qualifications

• Integrity, skills and strength of character required.
• Experience or background from retail, armed forces, parent, teacher, or similar – empathy, self‑confidence and communication skills valued.
• Commitment to teamwork and understanding of one‑team safety.

Benefits

• Salary £33,746 – £38,003 plus progression opportunities.
• 25 days holiday, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Good training, support and chance to specialise.

How to apply

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