Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Grow in a Dynamic Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service at HMP Wayland is recruiting prison officers. This fast-paced role is different every day, offering the chance to protect the public and make a positive impact on lives through trusted work and training.

You’ll work varied shifts and weekends, build constructive relationships with offenders, and benefit from clear progression paths and a supportive team, with generous annual leave and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate integrity, empathy and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help to make a positive impact on lives.
• Work directly with prisoners in a unique environment.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders.
• Support colleagues and operate as one team to keep the prison safe.
• Be flexible to work various shifts and weekends.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service at HMP Wayland is recruiting prison officers. This fast-paced role is different every day, offering the chance to protect the public and make a positive impact on lives through trusted work and training.

You’ll work varied shifts and weekends, build constructive relationships with offenders, and benefit from clear progression paths and a supportive team, with generous annual leave and employee benefits.