Prison Officer: Protect, Support & Reform Lives

Ministry of Justice; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

Public holidays off

Civil Service pension 28.97%

Cycle to work scheme

Travel loans

Additional paid hours

Location allowances

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom seeks a Prison Officer for HMP Long Lartin. The role involves keeping the prison safe, building professional relationships with prisoners, and moving between roles such as peacekeeper, counsellor and teacher within a single day.

Applicants must pass enhanced vetting checks, meet residency and nationality requirements, and pass medical and fitness assessments. Shifts cover evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays after initial training.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Counter-Terrorism Check with proof of three years' UK residency
• HMPPS Enhanced Level 2 vetting
• Right to work in the UK
• Aged 18 or over and meeting Civil Service nationality requirements
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment in the UK
• Eyesight standard in both eyes (with/without glasses) and hearing standard without aids
• Tattoos must not be offensive or intimidating

Responsibilities

• Keep the prison safe and secure, working as one team with colleagues
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners
• Move between roles such as peacekeeper, counsellor and teacher within a single day
• Work directly with prisoners to protect the public and have a positive impact on their lives
• Work various shifts, including evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays

Skills

Communication

Quality mindset

Decision making

Care & understanding

Empathy & resilience

English proficiency

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom seeks a Prison Officer for HMP Long Lartin. The role involves keeping the prison safe, building professional relationships with prisoners, and moving between roles such as peacekeeper, counsellor and teacher within a single day.

Applicants must pass enhanced vetting checks, meet residency and nationality requirements, and pass medical and fitness assessments. Shifts cover evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays after initial training.