Prison Officer: Keep Safe, Mentor & Support

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 25 days

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work

Travel loans

Extra privilege day

Job summary

HMP The Mount in Hemel Hempstead is seeking Prison Officers to safeguard the prison and the public while building professional relationships with inmates. The role requires flexibility to serve as peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher, moving across shifts that include evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays after training.

Applicants should pass a medical and fitness assessment and an enhanced DBS check; visa sponsorship is unlikely for this campaign.

Qualifications

• Aged 18 or over at start of employment.
• Meet the Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass medical and fitness assessment.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.
• For category A high security work, UK resident for last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Keep order, safety and security in the prison and protect the public.
• Build constructive, professional relationships with prisoners.
• Move between roles in a single day, acting as peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher.
• Work as one team with colleagues to keep the prison and everyone safe.
• Cover shifts including evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Complete initial training on a 37 hour week.

Skills

Communication skills

Quality commitment

Decision making

Care and understanding

English confidence

Numerical skills

Job description

HMP The Mount in Hemel Hempstead is seeking Prison Officers to safeguard the prison and the public while building professional relationships with inmates. The role requires flexibility to serve as peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher, moving across shifts that include evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays after training.

Applicants should pass a medical and fitness assessment and an enhanced DBS check; visa sponsorship is unlikely for this campaign.