Prison Officer: Merit Vacancy | Civil Service Benefits

Ministry of Justice; Woking; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual holiday

Civil Service pension (28.97%)

Cycle to work scheme

Travel loans

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking prison officers in Woking, Kent/Sussex region. Starting salary £38,816 for a 39-hour week (including unsocial hours). The role offers a range of duties across shifts, with a career path into various operational roles within a high security setting.

Applicants must meet nationality requirements, pass medical/fitness tests, and meet eyesight and hearing standards. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday, Civil Service pension and cycle-to-work schemes.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• Meet Civil Service Nationality requirements and eyesight/hearing standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out many different roles in one day in a high-security environment.
• Communicate effectively and influence outcomes while delivering a quality service.
• Support safety and welfare responsibilities within the prison system.

Job description

Ministry of Justice is seeking prison officers in Woking, Kent/Sussex region. Starting salary £38,816 for a 39-hour week (including unsocial hours). The role offers a range of duties across shifts, with a career path into various operational roles within a high security setting.

Applicants must meet nationality requirements, pass medical/fitness tests, and meet eyesight and hearing standards. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday, Civil Service pension and cycle-to-work schemes.