Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Build Lives Daily

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Knettishall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; 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 in the United Kingdom is seeking prison officers for HMP Wayland. This fast-paced role protects the public and helps to change lives. You’ll work varied shifts, including weekends, and develop through excellent training and progression opportunities. You’ll build constructive relationships with offenders and work as one team to keep everyone safe.

There’s a strong sense of achievement and a chance to grow within a unique environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy and strong communication are essential.
• Self-confidence and integrity are important for complex, sensitive situations.
• Teamwork and reliable performance are expected in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and contribute to safe outcomes.
• Build constructive relationships with offenders to support rehabilitation.
• Work varying shifts and weekends and collaborate with the team to ensure safety.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Self-confidence

Teamwork

Integrity

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service in the United Kingdom is seeking prison officers for HMP Wayland. This fast-paced role protects the public and helps to change lives. You’ll work varied shifts, including weekends, and develop through excellent training and progression opportunities. You’ll build constructive relationships with offenders and work as one team to keep everyone safe.

There’s a strong sense of achievement and a chance to grow within a unique environment.