Prison Officer

Working in a prison isn’t for everyone, but, if you’re one of the few with the right blend of qualities, it’s a secure and very rewarding career. HM Prison Service serves the public by keeping in custody those committed by the courts. The role of a Prison Officer is to look after them with humanity and help them lead law abiding and useful lives in custody and after release.

Day-to-day, you’ll supervise prisoners and help to create a safe, secure environment where rehabilitation is supported and encouraged. You will take direction from Senior Prison Officers and assist the Superintendent of Prisons to run a safe and secure prison. Contact us for more information and a discussion.

The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena. If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact us  to discuss how we can support you. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and will consider all applications on the basis of merit assessed against the role profile and person specification.

All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, which include a medical check, vetting / DBS clearance and references. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on or with the application independently verified. Benefits are subject to change and may vary according to role.