Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Guide Lives

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Prickwillow; 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 hiring prison officers at HMP Whitemoor in the United Kingdom. The role is fast-paced, with varied duties across the day and opportunities to build a meaningful career in public service.

You will protect the public, work with offenders, and form constructive relationships. The job requires integrity, empathy, strong communication and teamwork, and you’ll work various shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Integrity and reliability are essential for handling sensitive environments.
• Empathy helps you understand and support offenders effectively.
• Excellent communication skills are needed for interactions with teams and prisoners.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and contribute to safe custody.
• Build constructive relationships with offenders and staff.
• Work with colleagues to keep the prison safe and secure.
• Adapt to varied shifts, including weekends.
• Support rehabilitation and daily operational tasks.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-confidence

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is hiring prison officers at HMP Whitemoor in the United Kingdom. The role is fast-paced, with varied duties across the day and opportunities to build a meaningful career in public service.

You will protect the public, work with offenders, and form constructive relationships. The job requires integrity, empathy, strong communication and teamwork, and you’ll work various shifts including weekends.