Prison Officer - HMP Park

Prison Officer – HMP Eastwood Park

Location:

HMP Eastwood Park, Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8DB

City/Town:
Bristol

Region:
South West

Vacancy type:
Merit

Starting salary: £35,875 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial)

This vacancy is open to female applicants only as an occupational requirement exception under Sch 9 of the Equality Act 2010. This post is not open to male applicants.

This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas in accordance with the current immigration rules.

During the recruitment process you will be assessed on:

• Communicating and influencing
• Managing a quality service
• Making effective decisions
• Caring

How to apply:

• Complete the initial application form.
• Invite to an online test assessing basic judgement and numerical skills.
• Invite to an online assessment centre (OAC) if the test is passed.
• Provide written responses to three behaviour‑based questions about the prison officer role and your motivation.
• Successful completion of the OAC and written responses leads to a job offer.
• Upon offer, complete a medical and fitness test (eyesight, hearing, basic health screening, and blood pressure check).

• Be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes.
• Meet a suitable standard of hearing for safety reasons.
• Tattoos are permitted, including visible ones, provided they are not deemed offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable unless for cultural, religious or medical reasons.

The initial training period is 37 hours a week. After training, you may choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Annual salary reflects weekly hours:

• 37 hours a week = £33,746 a year
• 39 hours a week = £35,875 a year
• 41 hours a week = £38,003 a year

All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances applicable to the role/location.

The standard working week for a prison officer is based on a 39‑hour per week shift pattern.

• 25 days annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service).
• Paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day.
• Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%.
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.

Applying for reasonable adjustment support – just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need it.