Prison Officer: Protect, Mentor & Help Change Lives

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

Benefits offered by this job

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. The role protects the public and supports offenders, with varied daily duties in a fast-paced environment.

Successful applicants will experience strong training and progression opportunities, and will be required to work flexible shifts including weekends. A commitment to teamwork and building positive relationships is essential.

Qualifications

• If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career.
• Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone who works here safe.
• You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Carry out different roles in a single day, from peacekeeper to counsellor or teacher.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders.
• Work various shifts and weekends.

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, at HMP Wayland, is recruiting prison officers. The role protects the public and supports offenders, with varied daily duties in a fast-paced environment.

Successful applicants will experience strong training and progression opportunities, and will be required to work flexible shifts including weekends. A commitment to teamwork and building positive relationships is essential.