Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Build Hope

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday allowance each year

childcare vouchers

season ticket loans

retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers for HMP Wayland. The role involves protecting the public, working directly with prisoners, and providing support in a fast-paced environment.

You will receive comprehensive training and progression opportunities, with a focus on building professional relationships and maintaining safety. Candidates should have integrity, empathy, and strong communication skills, with flexibility to work shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Integrity, skills and strength of character required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Work directly with prisoners in a unique environment.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders.
• Be prepared to work various shifts and weekends.

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Self-confidence

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers for HMP Wayland. The role involves protecting the public, working directly with prisoners, and providing support in a fast-paced environment.

You will receive comprehensive training and progression opportunities, with a focus on building professional relationships and maintaining safety. Candidates should have integrity, empathy, and strong communication skills, with flexibility to work shifts and weekends.