Prison Officer: Meaningful Public Service & Growth

HM Prison and Probation Service; Chatham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loan

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers at HMP Swaleside. The role offers a structured career with training, progression opportunities and a chance to protect the public in a challenging environment.

You’ll work shifts and weekends, develop essential skills in communication, safeguarding and rehabilitation, and join a team committed to safety and professionalism while helping offenders get their lives back on track.

Qualifications

• Integrity, good communication and people skills are essential.
• Empathy and resilience to work with offenders.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help keep the prison safe.
• Build constructive, positive relationships with offenders under supervision.
• Work as part of a team and cover varied shifts and weekends.

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers at HMP Swaleside. The role offers a structured career with training, progression opportunities and a chance to protect the public in a challenging environment.

You’ll work shifts and weekends, develop essential skills in communication, safeguarding and rehabilitation, and join a team committed to safety and professionalism while helping offenders get their lives back on track.