Job Title: Prison Officer
Your starting salary will be £27,300 pa, increasing to £28,350 after 12 months and increasing again to £32,288 when you reach 3 years' service. We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed.
* Opportunity to earn approximately £37,800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available, this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week)
* Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from £36,000 to £42,000.
* Working 4 days out of 7 days with every other weekend off.
* Free parking on site.
* Free use of the gym.
* Free food whilst on shift
* Pension scheme.
* Health & Wellbeing Benefits.
* Reward & Recognition scheme.
* Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card.
About the Role:
We are looking for motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team as Prison Officers. As a Prison Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of prisoners, staff, and visitors in our prisons. You will be at the forefront of delivering rehabilitation programmes and supporting prisoners to turn their lives around.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity.
* Overseeing work and education programmes, encouraging prisoners to participate.
* Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, prison cell searching, security, and administrative processes.
* Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will also need to have a commitment to making a difference to the lives of others.
Career Development:
We offer clear career development pathways for our Prison Officers, allowing you to transition quickly into operational management positions. Our experienced colleagues will provide you with the support and guidance you need to succeed in this role.
About Us:
Serco is a leading provider of public services around the world. We operate 24/7, all year round, and value the importance of work-life balance. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard.
How to Apply:
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.