Birmingham, West Midlands (England), B18 4AS
Job Summary
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Job Description
An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' 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.
Address
HMP Birmingham, Winson Green Rd, Birmingham B18 4AS
Salary
£32,448 - £36,541
City / Town
Birmingham
Region
West Midlands
Vacancy Type
Merit
Someone like you
There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our officers come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail, the armed forces, or just feel like you’re a natural people person, you’ll have the empathy, self-confidence, great communication skills and resilience we want. No matter the challenge, you’ll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners who could be at the lowest point in their lives.
Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, and everyone who works here safe.
You will be required to work various shifts and some 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.
Job details
Eligibility
To Become a Prison Officer, You Will Need To:
* be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment
* meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements
* pass a medical and fitness assessment as part of the application process
* meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes
* have a suitable standard of hearing
* while tattoos are permitted, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating
To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
Travel to Work
Some prison establishments are situated in rural locations with limited public transport options; therefore, a driving licence and own transport is beneficial but is not an essential requirement of the role. Please note that shift start and finish times are fixed, and it is your responsibility to get to and from your place of work on time for the start of your shift.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein with settled or pre-settled status
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.
Essential Skills
You don’t need qualifications to become a prison officer. Personal qualities are more important. You need to show:
* communication and influencing skills
* commitment to quality
* effective decision-making
* care and understanding
Pay
The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.
* 37 hours a week = £32,448 a year
* 39 hours a week = £34,494 a year
* 41 hours a week = £36,541 a year
Prisons operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means you will have to cover various shift patterns that will include evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays.
Benefits
* 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service)
* paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day
* Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
* cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits
Assessment Process
During The Recruitment Process You Will Be Assessed On The Behaviours, Strengths And Abilities You Need To Become An Effective Prison Officer. These Include:
* communicating and influencing
* managing a quality service
* making effective decisions
* caring
Online Tests
Once you have completed your initial application form, you will be invited to complete stage 1 of the online test. If you are successful, we will invite you to the stage 2 online test (task-based assessment).
The online assessment centre (OAC)
On successful completion of the online tests, we will invite you to an online assessment centre where we test to see if you have the abilities, behaviours and strengths to be a prison officer.
Job offers: merit vacancy
This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score.
Medical and Fitness
Once we identify a vacancy for you, we will invite you to complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
Reasonable adjustment support
As a Disability Confident employer, the MoJ is committed to ensuring that everyone can demonstrate their skills, talent, and abilities.
Additional Information
If you require any assistance, please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am-6pm) or e-mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
Closing date: 22nd April 2025
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