Prison Officer: Protect, Communicate & Grow in High Security

Ministry of Justice; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work scheme

Travel loans

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is recruiting for a prison officer role under a merit-based vacancy. The position involves working in a high-security environment with structured assessment stages including online tests, VBA value-based assessments, and an online assessment centre, followed by health and fitness checks.

Salary reflects weekly hours and training period. Applicants should be aware that visa sponsorship may be limited; right to work in the UK is a consideration, and the role requires

Qualifications

• Communicating and influencing skills assessed during recruitment.
• Must be at least 18 years old at start of employment.
• Must meet Civil Service nationality requirements.

Skills

Communicating clearly

Influencing others

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is recruiting for a prison officer role under a merit-based vacancy. The position involves working in a high-security environment with structured assessment stages including online tests, VBA value-based assessments, and an online assessment centre, followed by health and fitness checks.

Salary reflects weekly hours and training period. Applicants should be aware that visa sponsorship may be limited; right to work in the UK is a consideration, and the role requires