Prison Officer: Protect, Mentor & Make an Impact (Flexible)

Ministry of Justice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual holiday

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work scheme

Travel loans and other benefits

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in London is recruiting prison officers for HMP Wormwood Scrubs. The role starts with a training period and offers a clear progression path within a dynamic, high-security environment.

You will work as part of a dedicated team protecting the public and supporting rehabilitation within a busy London prison. The job requires resilience, strong communication, and the ability to work across shifts, including some weekends.

Qualifications

• You don’t need qualifications to become a prison officer.
• Personal qualities are more important.
• Demonstrate communication, care and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives.
• Work various shifts and some weekends.
• Complete medical and fitness assessments as part of the process.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Quality mindset

Care and empathy

Job description

Ministry of Justice in London is recruiting prison officers for HMP Wormwood Scrubs. The role starts with a training period and offers a clear progression path within a dynamic, high-security environment.

You will work as part of a dedicated team protecting the public and supporting rehabilitation within a busy London prison. The job requires resilience, strong communication, and the ability to work across shifts, including some weekends.