If you are applying to be a prison officer and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. HMPPS will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.
An extraordinary job
In this unique career, you'll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process, you will be assessed on:
* communicating and influencing
* managing a quality service
* making effective decisions
* caring
Additional requirements include passing a medical and fitness assessment, meeting eyesight standards in both eyes, and a suitable standard of hearing for safety reasons. Tattoos are permitted but must not be offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable unless for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. To work in a high security prison (category A), you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
You will be invited to complete stage 1 of the online test to assess basic judgment and numerical skills. If you pass, you will proceed to stage 2, a task-based assessment. Successful completion of online tests and the online assessment centre (OAC) will lead to a medical and fitness test, including eyesight, hearing, and basic health screening.
Pay and benefits
The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39, or 41 hours a week, with salaries reflecting your weekly hours:
* 37 hours/week = £35,746/year
* 39 hours/week = £37,875/year
* 41 hours/week = £40,003/year
All salary figures include allowances. The standard working week is based on a 39-hour shift pattern. Benefits include 25 days' annual holiday (rising to 30 after 10 years), paid public holidays, a Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contributions, cycle-to-work scheme, travel loans, and other benefits. Read more about prison officer benefits.
Job offers and assessment
This is a merit-based vacancy. Successful candidates at the OAC will be added to a merit list for 12 months. Positions are offered based on scores when they become available. If unsuccessful as a prison officer, you may be offered an operational support grade (OSG) role.
Additional information
The Civil Service recruits by merit and fair competition. If you believe the process has been unfair, you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd at 0845 241 5358 or via email at Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds. Learn more about the Civil Service People Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require a reasonable adjustment, select 'yes' when prompted during the application process.
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