Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Transform Lives

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Hampton Poyle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; 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 Bullingdon. The role focuses on public protection and helping people turn their lives around in a challenging environment.

Candidates should demonstrate empathy, strong communication, and the ability to work well in a team. The position requires shift work and weekend rotations, with opportunities for progression within the prison service.

Qualifications

• We value integrity, strength of character and effective communication.
• Empathy and strong interpersonal skills are essential for working with offenders.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain professionalism in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and contribute to a safe, secure environment.
• Build constructive relationships with offenders to support positive outcomes.
• Work across shifts, including weekends, to maintain safe operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Empathy

Teamwork

Self-confidence

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is seeking prison officers at HMP Bullingdon. The role focuses on public protection and helping people turn their lives around in a challenging environment.

Candidates should demonstrate empathy, strong communication, and the ability to work well in a team. The position requires shift work and weekend rotations, with opportunities for progression within the prison service.