Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Grow — 25 Days Holiday

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Pymoor; 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 at HMP Whitemoor offers prison officer opportunities with a competitive salary between £34,928 and £39,334 per year. The role involves protecting the public, supporting offenders to get their lives back on track, and building safe, professional relationships within a team.

You’ll work varying shifts and weekends, with strong training and clear progression paths into broader responsibilities within the prison service.

Qualifications

• Integrity and strength of character are essential.
• Excellent communication and people skills are required.
• Ability to work with offenders while maintaining safety and professionalism.
• Must be willing to work varied shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help offenders get their lives back on track.
• Build constructive, positive, professional relationships with offenders and work as one team to keep the prison safe.
• Carry out a variety of roles in a dynamic environment and support colleagues as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Self-confidence

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service at HMP Whitemoor offers prison officer opportunities with a competitive salary between £34,928 and £39,334 per year. The role involves protecting the public, supporting offenders to get their lives back on track, and building safe, professional relationships within a team.

You’ll work varying shifts and weekends, with strong training and clear progression paths into broader responsibilities within the prison service.