Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Build Lives

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Westcott; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; 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 at HMP Bullingdon seeks prison officers to protect the public and make a positive impact on lives. The role offers variety, training and opportunities to grow, with different duties each day.

You’ll work various shifts and weekends, building constructive, professional relationships with offenders and colleagues to keep the prison safe and support rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Ability to work varied shifts and weekends.
• Teamwork and collaboration to support colleagues and operations.
• Ability to build constructive, professional relationships with offenders.

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 relationships with offenders and staff to keep the prison safe.
• Be prepared to carry out different roles at different times in a single day (peacekeeper, counsellor, teacher).

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Empathy

Self-confidence

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service at HMP Bullingdon seeks prison officers to protect the public and make a positive impact on lives. The role offers variety, training and opportunities to grow, with different duties each day.

You’ll work various shifts and weekends, building constructive, professional relationships with offenders and colleagues to keep the prison safe and support rehabilitation.