Prison Officer: Protect, Guide & Support in a 24/7 Facility

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual holiday 25 days

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in Darlington is seeking a prison officer for HMP Deerbolt. This frontline role supports public safety, manages day-to-day custody, and requires resilience, communication and the ability to work across shifts.

Starting salary is £36,816 for a 39-hour week with 20% unsocial allowance. You will join a merit-based campaign with opportunities for overtime and a range of civil service benefits.

Qualifications

• You don’t need qualifications to become a prison officer. Personal qualities are more important.
• You need to show strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You must be able to build constructive, professional relationships with prisoners.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives.
• Work varied shifts including evenings, some nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

communication and influencing skills

commitment to quality

care and understanding

Job description

The Ministry of Justice in Darlington is seeking a prison officer for HMP Deerbolt. This frontline role supports public safety, manages day-to-day custody, and requires resilience, communication and the ability to work across shifts.

Starting salary is £36,816 for a 39-hour week with 20% unsocial allowance. You will join a merit-based campaign with opportunities for overtime and a range of civil service benefits.