Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Lye Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service dedicated to rehabilitation is seeking prison officers to protect the public and support offenders. Candidates should possess integrity, empathy, and strong communication skills. This role involves building professional relationships, teamwork, and working various shifts. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and various employee benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Salary £35,746 – £40,003

25 days holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loan

Retail discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Integrity and strength of character.
• Empathy, self-confidence, and communication skills.
• Commitment to teamwork and support for colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and support offenders.
• Build constructive, professional relationships with offenders.
• Commit to teamwork and act as one team to keep everyone safe.
• Work various shifts and weekends.

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Self-confidence

Job description

Overview

Prison officers at HMP The Mount protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. If you have integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for you. No two days or situations are ever the same. As you gain experience you’ll have opportunities to grow and develop.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and support offenders
• Build constructive, professional relationships with offenders
• Commit to teamwork and act as one team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone safe
• Work various shifts and weekends

Qualifications

• Integrity and strength of character
• Empathy, self‑confidence and communication skills
• Commitment to teamwork and support for colleagues

Benefits

Good salary (£35,746 – £40,003), 25 days holiday allowance, childcare vouchers, season ticket loan, retail discounts, employee assistance programme and cycle to work scheme.

How to apply

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