Prison Officer I

HM Prison and Probation Service; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

HM Prison and Probation Service is seeking prison officers to protect the public and support rehabilitation in a challenging, unique environment. You will work shifts and weekends, gain extensive training, and have opportunities to specialise in different areas.

A competitive salary is complemented by benefits such as 25 days of holiday each year and extra perks. Join a role where you can make a lasting impact on lives and progress within a supportive organisation that values development and

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications listed in the ad. All applicants considered.
• Must be able to work shift patterns including weekends.
• Strong interpersonal skills and resilience are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and safety for prisoners, helping protect the public.
• Support rehabilitation and positive outcomes for offenders.
• Participate in training and progression opportunities within the role.

Job description

£Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people's lives.
And, as you gain experience, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.
There's no such thing as a typical prison officer. You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.
In this unique career, you'll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. You'll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.
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.
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.
If the qualities in this role sound like you,