Prison Officer: Protect, Mentor & Transform Lives

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday

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 Whitemoor is recruiting prison officers. The role offers a challenging, dynamic environment where you help protect the public and support prisoners on their journey. A strong emphasis is placed on integrity, communication and teamwork.

You’ll work various shifts and weekends, with opportunities for training, progression and development, plus a benefits package including 25 days’ holiday and employee support schemes.

Qualifications

• No two days or situations are ever the same.
• You’ll have empathy, self-confidence and great communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• You’ll be required to work various shifts and weekends.
• One minute you’re a peacekeeper, the next you’re a counsellor or a teacher.
• You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service at HMP Whitemoor is recruiting prison officers. The role offers a challenging, dynamic environment where you help protect the public and support prisoners on their journey. A strong emphasis is placed on integrity, communication and teamwork.

You’ll work various shifts and weekends, with opportunities for training, progression and development, plus a benefits package including 25 days’ holiday and employee support schemes.