Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Develop Your Career

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); United Kingdom; 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

Job summary

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is seeking prison officers at HMP Wayland. This extraordinary, fast‑paced role protects the public and helps to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

No two days are the same, and you’ll have real opportunities to grow and develop. You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, building constructive, professional relationships and supporting your colleagues as one team.

Qualifications

• Integrity, strong character and effective communication are essential.
• Ability to work various shifts and weekends.
• Empathy and resilience to work with offenders.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help make a positive impact on lives.
• Work directly with prisoners in a unique environment.
• Build constructive, professional relationships with offenders.
• Collaborate as part of a close-knit team to keep the prison safe.
• Be prepared to work various shifts and weekends.

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is seeking prison officers at HMP Wayland. This extraordinary, fast‑paced role protects the public and helps to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

No two days are the same, and you’ll have real opportunities to grow and develop. You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, building constructive, professional relationships and supporting your colleagues as one team.