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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 Isle of Wight, Albany House, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5RS
Salary
£32,448 - £36,541
City / Town
Newport (Isle of Wight)
Region
South East
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.
Eligibility
To Become a Prison Officer, You Will Need To:
1. be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment
2. meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements
3. pass a medical and fitness assessment as part of the application process
4. meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes
5. have a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids)
6. comply with tattoo regulations
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:
1. UK nationals
2. nationals of the Republic of Ireland
3. nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
4. nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
5. individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Essential Skills
You don’t need qualifications to become a prison officer. Personal qualities are more important. You need to show:
1. communication and influencing skills
2. commitment to quality
3. effective decision-making
4. 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.
1. 37 hours a week = £32,448 a year
2. 39 hours a week = £34,494 a year
3. 41 hours a week = £36,541 a year
All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances that are applicable to the role/location.
Benefits
1. 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service)
2. paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day
3. Civil Service pension of up to 20% of your salary
4. 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.
Closing date: 19th January 2025
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