Prison Officer: Impactful Public Service Career

Ministry of Justice; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Prison Officer at HMP Winchester. In this unique career, you'll undertake various roles daily, ensuring security and supporting inmates. The position offers a starting salary of £37,875 for a standard 39-hour week, along with benefits like 25 days of annual leave and contributions to a Civil Service pension. Applications require passing assessments that test judgment and fitness.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Civil Service pension with employer contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment.
• Meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes.
• For safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing without the use of hearing aids.
• Tattoos are permitted but must not be deemed offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various roles throughout the day as a prison officer.

Skills

Communicating and influencing

Managing a quality service

Making effective decisions

Caring

Job description

A government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Prison Officer at HMP Winchester. In this unique career, you'll undertake various roles daily, ensuring security and supporting inmates. The position offers a starting salary of £37,875 for a standard 39-hour week, along with benefits like 25 days of annual leave and contributions to a Civil Service pension. Applications require passing assessments that test judgment and fitness.