Prison Officer - HMP Channings Wood

Prison officer - HMP Channings Wood

Location:

Torquay, South West.

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

Vacancy type: Merit.

Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners’ lives. The role involves a fast‑paced environment where you will work as a peacekeeper, counsellor and teacher, building constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Protecting the public and ensuring the safety of the prison environment.
• Providing support and guidance to prisoners, fostering positive relationships.
• Working as part of a team, acting as one to maintain safety.
• Supporting various shifts, including weekends and nights.

• Be at least 18 years old at commencement.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• Meet eyesight standard in both eyes.
• Have hearing standard suitable for the role.
• Tattoos must not be offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating.
• For category A prisons, be a UK resident for 3 years.

• Communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to quality.
• Effective decision‑making.
• Care and understanding.

• 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 include any additional allowances applicable to the role/location.

• 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.

Assessment of behaviours, strengths and abilities including:

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

Numerical, written English and spoken English abilities are also assessed.

A driving licence and own transport are beneficial but not essential unless specified. Shift times are fixed; applicants must arrange punctuality.