Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel, and Shape Your Career

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Reach; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is seeking prison officers at HMP Highpoint. The role offers a substantial salary in the range of £36,928 to £41,334 per year and promises opportunities for progression through structured training and development.

You will work in a unique, challenging environment where teamwork and strong interpersonal skills are essential to protect the public and support offenders toward positive outcomes. Shift patterns include weekends and varied hours.

Qualifications

• Integrity, empathy and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and support rehabilitation of offenders.
• Carry out multiple roles in a single day, from counsellor to peacekeeper.
• Build constructive, professional relationships with offenders and colleagues.

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is seeking prison officers at HMP Highpoint. The role offers a substantial salary in the range of £36,928 to £41,334 per year and promises opportunities for progression through structured training and development.

You will work in a unique, challenging environment where teamwork and strong interpersonal skills are essential to protect the public and support offenders toward positive outcomes. Shift patterns include weekends and varied hours.