Prison Officer - HMP Full Sutton

About the Role

Join His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service as a Prison Officer at HMP Full Sutton. This challenging and diverse position involves protecting the public while positively influencing the lives of offenders. The role offers a salary range of £33,746 to £38,003 and includes opportunities for growth and specialization within the service.

Key Responsibilities

In this fast-paced role, you will engage in various duties such as maintaining peace, counseling, teaching, and directly working with prisoners. Building constructive, professional, and positive relationships with offenders, many of whom may be at critical points in their lives, is essential. Supporting colleagues and working cohesively as one team to ensure the safety of the prison, inmates, and staff members is crucial. The role requires working different shifts, including weekends.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate comes from varied backgrounds—whether from education, retail, armed forces, or other fields—and possesses empathy, self-confidence, and excellent communication abilities. Commitment to teamwork, integrity, character strength, and a willingness to embrace the challenges of this unique environment are fundamental.

Benefits and Development

Prison Officers receive excellent training and prospects for career progression, including specialization options. In addition to competitive pay, benefits include 25 days of annual leave, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and participation in the Cycle to Work scheme. Beyond monetary rewards, officers experience significant personal accomplishment through helping offenders rehabilitate and reintegrate into society.