Public Safety Officer — Diverse Roles, Growth & Impact

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Chatham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; 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 (HMPPS) is recruiting prison officers for HMP Swaleside. The role offers a challenging, varied day with responsibilities ranging from keeping order to supporting rehabilitation, and a salary in the range of £38,428 to £42,834 per year.

You’ll join a committed team dedicated to public safety and positive outcomes for those in custody. Applicants should possess integrity, empathy and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Integrity and strength of character are essential for frontline custody work.
• Empathy and clear communication help you support offenders and colleagues.
• You will need to build constructive, professional relationships with offenders.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and weekends to cover the prison roster.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Work directly with prisoners in a dynamic environment to maintain safety and order.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep the prison and people who work there safe.
• Carry out a range of duties, including peacekeeping, counselling, and mentoring as required.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) is recruiting prison officers for HMP Swaleside. The role offers a challenging, varied day with responsibilities ranging from keeping order to supporting rehabilitation, and a salary in the range of £38,428 to £42,834 per year.

You’ll join a committed team dedicated to public safety and positive outcomes for those in custody. Applicants should possess integrity, empathy and strong communication skills.