Prison Officer - Civil Service with Pension & Holidays

Ministry of Justice; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work

25 days' annual holiday

Additional benefits scheme

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Cambridge is recruiting prison officers for HMP Littlehey. The role covers a 39-hour week with a starting salary of £36,816 and potential progression. You will be assessed on communication, service quality and merit throughout online testing and a medical/fitness check. Applicants must meet Civil Service nationality rules and eyesight/hearing standards.

Benefits include a Civil Service pension, cycle-to-work scheme and generous holiday entitlements.

Qualifications

• Aged 18 or older.
• Meets Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass medical and fitness assessments.
• Meets eyesight and hearing standards.
• Tattoos policy allows some exceptions; facial tattoos may be restricted.
• UK resident for the last 3 years for high‑security roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess candidates during the online assessment centre.
• Select top scorers for the merit list and offers when posts arise.
• Perform a range of duties in a high security prison environment.

Skills

Communication & influence

Quality service management

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Cambridge is recruiting prison officers for HMP Littlehey. The role covers a 39-hour week with a starting salary of £36,816 and potential progression. You will be assessed on communication, service quality and merit throughout online testing and a medical/fitness check. Applicants must meet Civil Service nationality rules and eyesight/hearing standards.

Benefits include a Civil Service pension, cycle-to-work scheme and generous holiday entitlements.