Prison Officer: Protect, Mentor & Transform Lives

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Rodmersham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; 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 in the United Kingdom is advertising prison officer roles at HMP Swaleside. The salary ranges from £38,428 to £42,834 per year, with a rewarding career path and opportunities for progression.

As a prison officer you’ll protect the public, build relationships with offenders and work varied shifts and weekends. You’ll receive extensive training and the chance to develop within a dynamic, integral public service role.

Qualifications

• Integrity, skills and strength of character required.
• You’ll gain experience and growth opportunities as you progress.
• There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer, reflecting diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• You’ll build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders.
• Teamwork is essential; you’ll support colleagues and act as one team to keep the prison, offenders and staff safe.
• You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.
• In this role you’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment to carry out different functions.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service in the United Kingdom is advertising prison officer roles at HMP Swaleside. The salary ranges from £38,428 to £42,834 per year, with a rewarding career path and opportunities for progression.

As a prison officer you’ll protect the public, build relationships with offenders and work varied shifts and weekends. You’ll receive extensive training and the chance to develop within a dynamic, integral public service role.