Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

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

Job summary

A public service organization in Greater London is seeking dedicated Prison Officers to join their team. In this permanent, full-time role, candidates will protect the public while providing support and guidance to offenders. Successful candidates will possess strong empathy and communication skills, and be committed to teamwork in challenging environments. The position offers opportunities for progression, comprehensive training, and excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, holiday allowance, and various employee perks.

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 required for the role.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with offenders.
• Commitment to support colleagues and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and positively impact offenders' lives.
• Carry out various roles throughout the day.
• Work directly with prisoners in a unique environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Salary

£35,746 - £40,003

Job Type

Permanent, full time

About Us

His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service.

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

Location

HMP The Mount

Salary (Reaffirmed)

£35,746 - £40,003

Job 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.

Ideal Candidate

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.

Role Highlights

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

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.