Prison Officer — Protect, Counsel & Develop in a Dynamic Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

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 offers a challenging, varied day with real opportunities to protect the public and help offenders toward positive life changes.

You’ll receive excellent training, progression opportunities and benefits including 25 days’ holiday, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Integrity is essential to assess and respond to challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues, prisoners and the public.
• Empathy to understand and support individuals through difficult circumstances.
• Self-confidence to make sound, immediate decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and maintain safety within the establishment.
• Build constructive, professional relationships with offenders and staff.
• Work varied shifts and weekends as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Empathy

Self-confidence

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers for HMP Wayland. The role offers a challenging, varied day with real opportunities to protect the public and help offenders toward positive life changes.

You’ll receive excellent training, progression opportunities and benefits including 25 days’ holiday, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme.