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:
1. communicating and influencing
2. managing a quality service
3. making effective decisions
4. caring
Pass a medical and fitness assessment, meet the eyesight standard in both eyes, and meet a suitable standard of hearing for safety reasons.
Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.
Everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing without hearing aids. 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, assessing basic judgement and numerical skills. If you pass, you'll proceed to stage 2, a task-based assessment. Successful completion of online tests and the assessment centre 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 your salary reflecting your weekly hours:
* 37 hours = £33,746/year
* 39 hours = £35,875/year
* 41 hours = £38,003/year
All salary figures include allowances. The standard workweek is based on 39 hours per week. Benefits include:
* 25 days' annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years)
* Paid time off for public holidays and an extra privilege day
* 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 Recruitment Process
This is a merit vacancy. Successful candidates at the online assessment centre will be added to a merit list for 12 months, with offers made to the highest scorers when positions are available. If unsuccessful as a prison officer, you may be offered an operational support grade (OSG) role.
Additional Information
The Civil Service recruits on merit, following fair and open competition. If you believe the process was unfair, you can raise a complaint via Shared Services Connected Ltd at 0845 241 5358 or Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to diversity and inclusion. Learn more through the Civil Service People Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you need a reasonable adjustment, select 'yes' when asked during the application process.
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