Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

HM Prison and Probation Service; Chesham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Chesham is seeking dedicated Prison Officers to protect the public and support offenders. This full-time role offers a salary ranging from £35,746 to £40,003, with training and development opportunities. Candidates must possess empathy, self-confidence, and strong communication skills to build productive relationships with offenders. This challenging job provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals' lives while working in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

25 days' holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Integrity, skills, and strength of character.
• Experience in roles that require empathy and communication.
• Commitment to teamwork and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help offenders make positive changes.
• Build constructive relationships with offenders.
• Work various shifts and weekends.

Skills

Empathy

Self-confidence

Great communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

HM Prison and Probation Service

Bellingdon

£35,746 - £40,003

Permanent – Full time

His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service.

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

Prison Officer opportunities

HMP The Mount

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.

Someone like you

There is no typical prison officer. Our people come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you are 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 of their lives.

Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment. You will 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.

In this unique career, you'll have opportunities to carry out many different roles in 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

• 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.

How to apply

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