Prison Officer - HMP and HMP Verne

Prison Officer – HMP Portland & HMP The Verne

Posted 1 day ago – be among the first 25 applicants.

Employer: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.

Salary: £33,746 – £38,003 per year.

Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. No two days or situations are ever the same; you’ll work various shifts and weekends, act as a peacekeeper, counsellor, or teacher as required, and build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders. Teamwork is essential, and you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and acting as one team to keep the prison and everyone who works here safe.

• Protect the public and keep the prison safe.
• Work various shifts and weekends.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders.
• Support colleagues and act as one team.
• Perform peacekeeping, counselling or teaching tasks as needed.

You’ll receive great training and opportunities for progression and development, including the chance to specialise in different areas. There’s a good salary, 25 days holiday allowance, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme. The role also offers a sense of achievement from helping offenders get their lives back on track.

If the qualities in this role sound like you, apply now.