Due to the security status of this prison, a Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC vetting) will need to be undertaken. Proof that you have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years is needed to complete the CTC vetting process. Applicants who do not meet the residency requirement will not be able to take up post at this prison.
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.
Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.
Someone like you
There's no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our officers come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you're a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail, the armed forces, or just feel like you're a natural people person, you'll have the empathy, self-confidence, great communication skills, and resilience we want.
No matter the challenge, you'll take the time to build constructive, positive, and professional relationships with prisoners who could be at the lowest point in their lives. Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you'll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, and everyone who works here safe.
An extraordinary job
In this unique career, you'll have the opportunity to 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 in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.
Nationality requirements
* Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Assessment process
During the recruitment process, you will be assessed on the behaviours, strengths, and abilities you need to become an effective prison officer. These include:
* Communicating and influencing
* Managing a quality service
* Making effective decisions
* Caring
Your natural strengths are assessed to find out what motivates and energises you. We will also assess your numerical, written English, and spoken English abilities.
Online Tests
Once you have completed your initial application form, you will be invited to complete stage 1 of the online test, to see if you have the basic judgement and numerical skills expected of a prison officer. If you are successful, we will invite you to the stage 2 online test (task-based assessment) to see if you have the natural behaviours and qualities needed to be an effective prison officer.
Online assessment centre
On successful completion of the online tests, we will invite you to an online assessment centre where we test to see if you have the abilities, behaviours, and strengths to be a prison officer.
Job requirements
* Be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment
* Meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements
* Pass a medical and fitness assessment as part of the application process
* Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes (both with and without corrective lenses)
* Have a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids)
* Not have any offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating tattoos
What we offer
* £33,746 - £38,003 per year, depending on hours worked
* 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
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