Prison Officer – Safeguard Safety, Support Rehabilitation

Ministry of Justice; Swansea; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Wales is seeking a Prison Officer to ensure safety and support inmates' rehabilitation in a high-security environment. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and meet various civil service requirements, including medical and fitness standards. The role offers a starting salary of £35,875 for a 39-hour week along with several benefits, including annual holiday and a civil service pension.

Benefits

25 days’ annual holiday

Paid time off for public holidays

Civil Service pension with employer contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment.
• Meet the Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes.
• Meet a suitable standard of hearing without using hearing aids.
• Have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of roles ensuring safety.
• Maintain order within a high-security environment.
• Support inmates’ rehabilitation.

Skills

communicating and influencing

managing a quality service

making effective decisions

caring

Job description

A governmental agency in Wales is seeking a Prison Officer to ensure safety and support inmates' rehabilitation in a high-security environment. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and meet various civil service requirements, including medical and fitness standards. The role offers a starting salary of £35,875 for a 39-hour week along with several benefits, including annual holiday and a civil service pension.