Overview
Prison Officer
HMP Fosse Way
LE18 4WS
What’s in it for you?
Your starting salary will be £27,300 pa. increasing to £28,350 after 12 months and increasing again to £32,288 when you reach 3 years’ service. We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. We also offer:
* Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (overtime availability not guaranteed; based on an average of 4 hours per week).
* Clear career development pathways to transition into operational management positions with salaries £36,000 to £42,000.
* Free parking on site.
* Free use of the gym.
* Free food whilst on shift.
* Pension scheme.
* Health & Wellbeing Benefits.
* Reward & Recognition scheme.
* Serco discounts including cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and the Blue Light discount card.
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Is this the right career for you?
Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences. What you’ve done before doesn’t matter; what matters is your commitment to making a difference to the lives of others. We focus on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and patience to help people – the rest you’ll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues.
As a Prison Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone around you. It’s a job where your contribution really counts as you work to give prisoners structure within their lives, encourage positive choices, and support them on their journey to rehabilitation. Day to day you’ll be involved in:
* Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity.
* Overseeing work and education programmes, encouraging prisoners to participate.
* Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes.
* Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm.
We operate 24/7, all year round meaning you’ll cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance, and operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off.
Preparing for your recruitment journey
You’ll be invited to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial online assessment, you will be invited to attend a virtual competency-based interview, Maths and English assessment. Once you have passed this assessment, you will be invited to HMP Fosse Way for a Welcome Briefing about the Prison and the role, a Group Session, Mobility Assessment and a visit around the Prison.
Once you’ve passed assessment, you’ll attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the prison, requiring 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing. The ITC provides high quality training; you’ll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training.
Why Serco?
* Meaningful and vital work: Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors, and play a vital role in reducing reoffending rates.
* A world of opportunity: Prisons offer variety and opportunity, with officers able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal unit.
* Great people: With safeguarding and rehabilitation, our prisons are calmer and you’ll receive training and support from friendly colleagues.
Please note that this position is based at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester, which has limited public transport options. Due to the nature of our shift patterns, applicants should consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. We recommend candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the location to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction.
What else do I need to know
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and satisfactory employment references. You’ll be required to provide 5 years of employment and education history as part of these checks.
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes must meet the minimum eligibility criteria below:
* Have at least two years remaining on your current visa to ensure sufficient time in the role.
* Have lived in the UK for at least one year, as the vetting process requires a counter-signatory from a recognised professional who has known you for that duration.
For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the UK Home Office website.
About Serco: At Serco, the nature of the work is important and everyone has an important role to play in delivering essential public services around the world. We are a team of 50,000 people committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible.
Apply: Please click on the apply button to complete your application. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and will make reasonable adjustments at interview and employment. We encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. If help is needed, contact j&icareersUK@serco.com. We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the “Ban the Box” pledge; discuss with our recruitment team if needed.
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