Transfer your Skills to a Career in the Prison service
Our Prison Officers join us from a wide range of backgrounds — including customer service, administration, retail and hospitality, warehousing and logistics, health and social care, manufacturing, trades, operations and supervision, security, education and more.
A commitment to customer service and upholding health and safety standards is key — the rest you’ll learn through our comprehensive 10-week training course and the ongoing support of experienced colleagues.
Supervising prisoners across all aspects of prison wing activity
Managing operational duties such as headcounts, cell searching, security and administrative processes
Supporting and managing prisoners who may be at risk of self-harm
As a Prison Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in your care. It’s a role where your contribution genuinely counts, as you help provide structure, encourage positive choices, and support prisoners on their journey towards rehabilitation.
We operate 24/7, all year round, so you’ll work a rota covering days, evenings, weekends, nights and bank holidays. We understand the importance of work–life balance and operate a rota system that provides structure and flexibility, helping you plan meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy.
We're fully committed to supporting you through a nationally-recognised qualification for Prison Custody Officers: PCO Portfolio or PCO apprenticeship. Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (when available; Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions, with base salaries ranging from £37,000 to £42,000
Free parking on site, free use of the gym and free food on shift
Pension scheme
Health and wellbeing benefits
Reward and recognition scheme
Discounts including cinema, retail, dining, leisure centre memberships, mobile phone plans and more
Option to apply for a Blue Light discount card
You’ll be invited to complete an online assessment
If successful, you’ll attend a virtual competency-based interview, along with Maths and English assessments
Once passed, you’ll be invited to HMP Fosse Way for a Welcome Briefing about the prison and the role, a group session, a mobility assessment, and a guided visit around the prison
After successfully completing the assessment process, you’ll attend a 10-week, paid Initial Training Course (ITC) at the prison (100% attendance is required), which includes eight weeks of classroom-based training, two weeks of on-the-job shadowing to experience the role first-hand, completion of a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid training, and Control and Restraint training, ensuring you have all the skills you need.
A place you can count on: This role offers a huge amount of variety and opportunity, with the chance to progress into operations management or specialist services such as Psychology, Education, Health, or the Animal Unit – as well as opportunities in our wider business!
A place for you: You’ll be part of a diverse and supportive team, with comprehensive training, guidance and advice from friendly, experienced colleagues.
Travel
Due to the nature of our shift patterns, we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. Therefore, we recommend that candidates live within a 30-mile radius of the site to maintain punctuality, work-life balance, and job satisfaction.
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. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules.