Prison Officer — Protect, Guide & Transform Lives (Shift Roles)

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Tetford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service at HMP Wayland is recruiting prison officers to protect the public and support rehabilitation inside a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You’ll perform diverse duties—from guarding to counselling—while building constructive relationships with offenders and working as one team to keep the prison and the community safe. Full training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Integrity, strength of character and commitment to public service.
• Empathy, self-confidence and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with prisoners in a secure environment.
• Carry out a range of roles from peacekeeper to counsellor or teacher in a single day.
• Build constructive, professional relationships with offenders and work as a team to keep the prison safe.

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service at HMP Wayland is recruiting prison officers to protect the public and support rehabilitation inside a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You’ll perform diverse duties—from guarding to counselling—while building constructive relationships with offenders and working as one team to keep the prison and the community safe. Full training and progression opportunities are provided.