Prison Officer – Protect & Help Change Lives (Milton Keynes)

Ministry of Justice; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work

Travel loans

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Milton Keynes is recruiting Prison Officers for HMP Woodhill. The role offers a 37–41 hour week with annual salaries dependent on hours (38,428–42,834).

You will protect the public, work with prisoners, and develop essential skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment. There are strong selection criteria including vetting and residency requirements, with benefits like generous holiday allowance and the Civil Service pension.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required to become a prison officer.

Responsibilities

• Prison officers protect the public and have a direct impact on prisoners' lives.
• You will work in a fast‑paced environment and be required to build constructive, professional relationships with prisoners.
• You’ll work various shifts including some weekends and peak hours as part of a 37–41 hour week.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Self-confidence

Resilience

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Milton Keynes is recruiting Prison Officers for HMP Woodhill. The role offers a 37–41 hour week with annual salaries dependent on hours (38,428–42,834).

You will protect the public, work with prisoners, and develop essential skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment. There are strong selection criteria including vetting and residency requirements, with benefits like generous holiday allowance and the Civil Service pension.