Prison Officer - HMP Highpoint
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Little Thurlow, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 35,746 – GBP 40,003 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants with a range of life and work backgrounds may be suitable, including people from parenting, teaching, retail, or the armed forces. The key eligibility factors are the right personal qualities, communication ability, empathy, teamwork, and readiness to work shifts and weekends.
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Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
HM Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers for HMP Highpoint in Little Thurlow, England, United Kingdom. This is a demanding, people-focused role where you help maintain safety and security in a prison environment while supporting individuals to turn their lives around.
The starting salary for the post is between £35,746 and £40,003. The work is varied and fast-moving, with no two days likely to be the same. As you build experience, there may be opportunities to progress and develop into different specialisms.
Who the role suits
There is no single background that defines a strong prison officer. Candidates may come from many different paths, including parenting, teaching, retail, or the armed forces. What matters most is having empathy, confidence, strong communication skills, integrity, and the resilience to handle challenging situations.
You will need to form professional, constructive relationships with prisoners, even when they are at a very difficult point in their lives. The role also depends heavily on teamwork, so you must be committed to working closely with colleagues to help keep the prison, prisoners, and staff safe.
What the job involves
In this role, you may take on several different responsibilities within a single day. At times you may act as a peacekeeper, while at other moments you may need to guide, support, or coach people in custody. The work is direct, hands-on, and centred on public protection and positive change.
Working pattern
This position requires shift work, including weekends.
Training, growth and support
You will receive strong training and development support, along with opportunities to progress and specialise in different areas of the service.
Pay and benefits
The role offers a competitive salary together with a package of employee benefits. These include 25 days of annual leave each year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Cycle to Work scheme.
Why join
Alongside the practical rewards, the job offers a strong sense of purpose and achievement, especially when you help someone begin rebuilding their life. It is a career with impact and variety that is not often found elsewhere.
Application note
Candidates who feel they have the right qualities for the role are encouraged to apply.