Prison Officer — Protect, Counsel & Grow (Training)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is hiring prison officers at HMP Wayland. Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. This fast-paced role offers strong training and opportunities to grow as you gain experience, with no two days ever the same.

There’s no typical day: you may be a peacekeeper, a counsellor or a teacher. You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, build constructive relationships, and work as part of a team

Qualifications

• Integrity and strength of character is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Empathy, resilience and calm under pressure are important.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Work directly with prisoners in a unique environment and build constructive relationships.
• Be flexible with shifts and weekends and contribute to a safe prison environment.

Skills

Integrity

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is hiring prison officers at HMP Wayland. Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. This fast-paced role offers strong training and opportunities to grow as you gain experience, with no two days ever the same.

There’s no typical day: you may be a peacekeeper, a counsellor or a teacher. You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, build constructive relationships, and work as part of a team