Prison Officer: Protect, Guide & Support (Flexible)

Ministry of Justice; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension

25 days annual holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Wakefield is recruiting a prison officer for HMP New Hall. The role involves safeguarding, maintaining security, and supporting prisoners while working across varied shifts in a women’s prison environment.

The position requires integrity, strong communication, and resilience, with extensive training and a competitive salary package; opportunities for progression exist within the Civil Service.

Qualifications

• Communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to quality.
• Care and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and contribute to safe custody of prisoners.
• Work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Build constructive, professional relationships with prisoners and colleagues.

Skills

communication

care

integrity

resilience

Tools

none

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Wakefield is recruiting a prison officer for HMP New Hall. The role involves safeguarding, maintaining security, and supporting prisoners while working across varied shifts in a women’s prison environment.

The position requires integrity, strong communication, and resilience, with extensive training and a competitive salary package; opportunities for progression exist within the Civil Service.