Prison Officer — Make a Positive Impact & Grow Your Career

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Carbrooke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) is hiring prison officers for HMP Wayland. The role focuses on public protection, safety, and supporting offenders to make positive life changes.

Training and progression opportunities are highlighted, with a generous benefits package. The position offers a strong sense of purpose, diverse daily responsibilities, and the chance to develop in a challenging, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• You value integrity and can demonstrate sound judgement.
• You bring empathy and strong interpersonal skills in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, with colleagues and the public.
• Ability to work as part of a team to keep people safe.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and support victims of crime.
• Maintain safety and security within the prison environment.
• Contribute to rehabilitation by engaging constructively with prisoners.
• Work varied shifts and weekends as required.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) is hiring prison officers for HMP Wayland. The role focuses on public protection, safety, and supporting offenders to make positive life changes.

Training and progression opportunities are highlighted, with a generous benefits package. The position offers a strong sense of purpose, diverse daily responsibilities, and the chance to develop in a challenging, supportive environment.