Prison Officer: Shape Lives & Protect the Public

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Little Comberton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday allowance

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 recruiting prison officers for HMP Long Lartin. This is a fast-paced role where you’ll protect the public and help offenders. You’ll work varied shifts and weekends, building constructive relationships and gaining training with progression opportunities.

If you have integrity, empathy and strong communication, this could start a rewarding career in a critical public service setting.

Qualifications

• Integrity, strong character and transferable skills.
• Empathy, self-confidence and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and build relationships with offenders.
• Willingness to work shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of roles in a single day, from peacekeeper to counsellor or teacher.
• Work directly with prisoners in a high-security, unique environment.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships to support rehabilitation and safety.
• Contribute to teamwork to keep the prison, offenders and staff safe.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Communication skills

Self-confidence

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service in the United Kingdom is recruiting prison officers for HMP Long Lartin. This is a fast-paced role where you’ll protect the public and help offenders. You’ll work varied shifts and weekends, building constructive relationships and gaining training with progression opportunities.

If you have integrity, empathy and strong communication, this could start a rewarding career in a critical public service setting.