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Posted:
05.05.2025
Expiry Date:
19.06.2025
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Job Description:
What’s in it for you?
Your starting salary will be £27,300 pa, increasing to £28,350 after 12 months and to £32,288 upon 3 years’ service. We support your progression through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship, which can raise your salary to £32,288 within 12-18 months. Additional benefits include:
* Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (average 4 hrs/week, not guaranteed)
* Clear career pathways into operational management with salaries from £36,000 to £42,000
* Working 4 days out of 7, with every other weekend off
* Free on-site parking, gym, food during shifts, and discounts including cinema, shopping, leisure, and Blue Light card
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Is this the right career for you?
We value diverse backgrounds and focus on transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience. During our 10-week training, you'll learn everything needed to succeed as a Prison Officer, helping ensure safety, promote positive behavior, and support rehabilitation. Daily duties include:
* Supervising prisoners and activities
* Overseeing programs and encouraging participation
* Managing operational tasks like headcounts, searches, and security
* Handling at-risk prisoners
Our shifts cover 24/7, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with a flexible rota to support work-life balance.
Recruitment process:
Complete an online assessment, followed by a virtual competency interview, then a visit for a basic Maths and English test. Successful candidates attend a 10-week training at HMP Fosse Way, including classroom learning, shadowing, and obtaining a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid, and Control & Restraint training.
Why Serco?
* Meaningful work: Contribute to safety and reducing reoffending
* Opportunities for advancement into management or specialist roles
* Supportive colleagues and comprehensive training
Please note the role is based at HMP Fosse Way, Leicester, with limited public transport. Candidates should ideally live within 30 miles for punctuality and work satisfaction.
Additional information:
* Role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; security checks required
* Not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK rules
* Applicants should have at least 2 years remaining on their current visa and have resided in the UK for at least 1 year
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About Serco
Serco employs 50,000 people delivering essential public services worldwide, including defence, justice, healthcare, and more. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation, offering various employee networks and support programs.
Apply now:
Click the apply button. Early applications are encouraged as the closing date may be moved forward due to high volume. We support flexible working and are committed to diversity and inclusion, including reasonable adjustments for candidates. For application support, contact [emailprotected].
We promote fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge. Contact our recruitment team at [emailprotected] to discuss.
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