Prison Officer: Safeguard, Support & Educate Across Shifts

Ministry of Justice; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work

Travel loans

Additional hours

Other benefits

Job summary

HMP Drake Hall is seeking a prison officer to maintain safety and build constructive relationships with women in custody. The role involves shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays, with dynamic duties spanning peacekeeping, counselling and teaching within a single day.

The position requires strong communication and decision-making, with a commitment to quality and care. Applicants must meet Civil Service nationality rules and be legally eligible to live and work in the

Qualifications

• Aged 18 or over at start of employment
• Civil Service nationality requirements
• Medical and fitness assessment
• Eyesight standard in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses
• Hearing standard without hearing aids
• Right to live and work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and keep the prison safe
• Build positive, professional relationships with prisoners
• Work directly with prisoners across roles such as peacekeeper, counsellor and teacher in a single day
• Work various shifts, including evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays
• Support colleagues and act as one team to keep the prison and everyone in it safe
• Help make a positive impact on prisoners' lives

Skills

Communication skills

Quality commitment

Decision making

Care and understanding

Resilience and confidence

Spoken English

Job description

HMP Drake Hall is seeking a prison officer to maintain safety and build constructive relationships with women in custody. The role involves shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays, with dynamic duties spanning peacekeeping, counselling and teaching within a single day.

The position requires strong communication and decision-making, with a commitment to quality and care. Applicants must meet Civil Service nationality rules and be legally eligible to live and work in the