Prison Officer

Overview

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. Prison Officer opportunities at HMP Eastwood Park. £33,746 - £38,003. Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. No two days or situations are ever the same, and as you gain experience you’ll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.

There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our people come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail or the armed forces, you’ll have developed the empathy, self-confidence and great communication skills we expect.

You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.

An extraordinary job. In this unique career you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you’re a peacekeeper, the next you’re a counsellor or a teacher. You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.

What You Can Expect From Us: you’ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development including the chance to specialise in different areas. There’s a good salary to look forward to, as well as 25 days’ holiday allowance each year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme. The rewards aren’t all you’ll gain from a role in the prison service: there’s the sense of achievement when you’ve helped an offender get their life back on track.

How To Apply:

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

Location and posting details:
Falfield, England, United Kingdom;
Bibstone, Lower Stone, Woodford, Tortworth, Hystfield, Bevington, Wotton-Under-Edge, Leigh Woods, Newchurch, Bristol, Coleford, and other nearby areas with recent postings.

• Protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Build constructive, positive, and professional relationships with offenders.
• Work as part of a team to keep the prison, offenders and staff safe.
• Take on various shifts and weekend responsibilities.
• Engage in roles such as peacekeeper, counsellor, or teacher in the course of a day.

• Integrity, empathy, self-confidence and strong communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to diverse backgrounds and challenges; experience in parenting, teaching, retail or armed forces can be relevant.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and weekends.

• Salary: £33,746 - £38,003.
• 25 days’ holiday per year.
• Childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme.

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