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202510: prison officer - hmp winchester

Winchester
HM Prison and Probation Service
Prison officer
Posted: 23h ago
Offer description

Overview

This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas in accordance with the current immigration rules. From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the Skilled Worker visa route. The department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.

If you are applying for this role and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.


Responsibilities

* Work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.
* Act as a peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher, building constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners.
* Commit to supporting colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison safe.
* Work various shifts and some weekends.
* Pass a medical and fitness assessment and meet eyesight and hearing standards.
* Meet the required criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard.


Qualifications and Assessment Process

* Complete stage 1 of the online test (basic judgement and numerical skills).
* Complete stage 2 online test (task-based assessment) to demonstrate natural behaviours and qualities.
* Attend an online assessment centre to test abilities, behaviours and strengths.
* Pass a medical and fitness test covering eyesight, hearing and basic health screening.
* Pass a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window).


Eligibility Requirements

* Be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment.
* Meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements.
* For a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
* While tattoos are permitted, they must not be deemed offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating.
* To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years.


Working Conditions

Prisons operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will cover evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays (these days are added to your holiday allowance). You may also have opportunities to work additional paid hours.

Some prison establishments are situated in rural locations with limited public transport options; a driving licence and own transport is beneficial but not an essential requirement of the role unless specified.


Benefits and Pay

* 25 days' annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service).
* Paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day.
* Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%.
* Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.
* Initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.
* 37 hours a week = £35,746 a year; 39 hours a week = £37,875 a year; 41 hours a week = £40,003 a year.


Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

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