Prison Officer: Protect, Guide & Grow Your Career

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Eaton; 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 in the United Kingdom is recruiting Prison Officers for HMP Wayland. The role focuses on protecting the public and supporting offenders to turn their lives around, backed by comprehensive training and clear progression paths.

You’ll work varied shifts and weekends, developing strong communication, teamwork and personal resilience within a safety-first environment. A rewarding career with diverse roles awaits you.

Qualifications

• Integrity, strength of character and the ability to apply good judgment.
• Empathy, self-confidence and strong communication skills are essential.
• You will need to build constructive, positive relationships with offenders.
• Teamwork is vital to keep the prison, staff and prisoners safe.

Responsibilities

• Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• You’ll be required to work various shifts and weekends.
• In this unique career you’ll carry out many roles in one day, from peacekeeper to counsellor or teacher.
• You’ll receive great training and progression opportunities, including chances to specialise in different areas.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-confidence

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service in the United Kingdom is recruiting Prison Officers for HMP Wayland. The role focuses on protecting the public and supporting offenders to turn their lives around, backed by comprehensive training and clear progression paths.

You’ll work varied shifts and weekends, developing strong communication, teamwork and personal resilience within a safety-first environment. A rewarding career with diverse roles awaits you.