Overview
Prison officer opportunities at His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. HMP Long Lartin. Salary £33,746 - £38,003. Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. This fast-paced role can start a successful career with opportunities to grow and develop as you gain experience. You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.
An extraordinary job. In this unique career you’ll carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you’re a peacekeeper, the next you’re a counsellor or a teacher. You’ll work directly with prisoners, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.
There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our people come from different walks of life and you’ll develop empathy, self-confidence and strong communication skills. You’ll build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders who could be at a low point in their lives. Teamwork is essential to keeping the prison, offenders and colleagues safe.
Responsibilities
* Work across various shifts and weekends as required.
* Engage with prisoners in a constructive, professional manner to support their rehabilitation.
* Build positive relationships and work as part of a full team to maintain safety and security.
* Carry out different roles during a shift, including peacekeeping, counselling and teaching as appropriate.
What You Can Expect From Us
* Great training and opportunities for progression and development, including specialisation in different areas.
* Salary and benefits: 25 days’ holiday per year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme.
* A sense of achievement from helping offenders get their lives back on track.
How To Apply
If the qualities in this role sound like you, apply now.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
* Industries: Government Administration
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