Overview
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route in line with current UK immigration rules. Secure the present, shape the future - transform lives as a Prison Custody Officer. If you're pursuing a career with meaning, we welcome you to apply for the position of Prison Custody Officer at HMP Bronzefield. As a Prison Custody Officer, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining safety, security, and order within our prison facilities. This is more than just a job - it's a meaningful opportunity to support rehabilitation, ensure justice, and contribute to the wider community.
Responsibilities
* Maintaining a secure and disciplined prison environment
* Supervising daily routines, prisoner movements, and scheduled activities
* Escorting prisoners securely within and outside the facility
* Responding calmly and professionally to challenging or high-pressure situations
* Supporting rehabilitation initiatives and encouraging positive behaviours
* Building respectful, professional relationships with prisoners to promote a safer, more supportive atmosphere
Who We're Looking For
There\'s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our team is made up of people from all walks of life - whether you\'re a parent, former teacher, retail worker, member of the armed forces, or simply someone who thrives on helping others. Whatever your background, if you\'re a natural people person with strong communication skills, self-confidence, empathy, and resilience, we want to hear from you. You\'ll be working with individuals who may be at the lowest point in their lives. No matter the challenge, you\'ll be expected to build constructive, positive, and professional relationships based on fairness, consistency, and respect.
Teamwork and Behaviours
* Teamwork matters: you\'ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and act as one team to keep the prison safe for staff, visitors, and prisoners alike
* Behaviours that make a great officer: Calm under pressure; Empathy and respect; Strong ethics; Resilience and adaptability; Effective communication; Conflict resolution; Teamwork; Vigilance
Training and Development
You don\'t need prior experience to apply. You\'ll receive a comprehensive 8-week training programme, delivered locally, to fully prepare you for the role. This includes classroom and practical learning, conflict resolution and communication training, shadowing experienced officers, and continued development and support throughout your career.
Eligibility Criteria
* Be at least 18 years of age at the time your employment begins
* Meet the required eyesight standards in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses
* Have an adequate level of hearing without the use of hearing aids, for safety reasons during training and operational duties
* Tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, but must not be offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating
* Facial tattoos are generally not allowed, except where they are for cultural, religious, or medical reasons
Role Benefits
* Base salary 32,772.63 per annum + LW 3,729.24 per annum + MFA 1,655.04 per annum
* Free meals (if applicable) and parking
* Access to on-site gym and subsidised gym membership
* Opportunity to earn overtime (subject to availability)
* Comprehensive paid training and progression opportunities
* Life assurance
* BUPA healthcare
* Pension schemes and more
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