Prison Officer: Rewarding Public Service Career

Ministry of Justice

Flockton Green

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance (25 days)

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work

Travel loans

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is recruiting for an Operational Support Grade/Prison Officer. The process is merit-based and includes online tests, a VBA assessment, an OAC, and written responses. The role requires passing health and fitness checks and meeting eyesight and hearing standards.

Initial training is 37 hours per week, with options to work 37, 39 or 41 hours per week. Salary scales reflect the chosen hours and location, with benefits including generous holiday leave and a

Qualifications

Be at least 18 years old at the start of employment
Meet Civil Service Nationality requirements
Pass a medical and fitness assessment
Meet eyesight standard in both eyes
Meet hearing requirements
Tattoos allowed if not offensive or discriminatory

Responsibilities

Complete stage 1 online tests to assess judgement and numerical skills
Proceed to stage 2 values-based assessment (VBA) and, if successful, online assessment centre (OAC)
Provide written responses to three behaviour-based questions exploring prison officer role understanding
Undergo medical and fitness tests including eyesight and hearing checks
Be prepared for a standard 39-hour week with options of 37, 39 or 41 hours and corresponding salaries

Skills

Communication and influencing

Job description

Initial training is 37 hours per week, with options to work 37, 39 or 41 hours per week. Salary scales reflect the chosen hours and location, with benefits including generous holiday leave and a

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