Prison Officer - HMP Highpoint
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Kentford, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 35,746 – GBP 40,003 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants from varied life and work backgrounds are welcome, including people with experience in parenting, teaching, retail or the armed forces, provided they have the personal qualities needed for the role.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers for HMP Highpoint in Kentford, England. This is a high-energy public service role where you will help protect the public and support offenders to make positive changes in their lives.
The position offers a salary range of £35,746 to £40,003 and suits people with integrity, resilience and strong interpersonal skills. The work is varied, fast-moving and rarely the same from one day to the next, with opportunities to build experience and progress over time.
Who this role suits
There is no single background required for this job. Applicants may come from very different careers and life experiences, such as parenting, teaching, retail or the armed forces. What matters is that you bring empathy, confidence and clear communication, along with the ability to form constructive and professional relationships with people in custody.
This role also demands a strong team mindset. You will need to work closely with colleagues and contribute to the safety of prisoners, staff and the wider prison environment.
What the role involves
Prison officers at HMP Highpoint carry out a wide variety of duties during the course of a day. At one moment you may be maintaining order and safety, and at another you may be guiding, supporting or educating prisoners.
The job involves direct work with prisoners in a secure and unique setting, with the broader aim of protecting the public and helping people move toward a better path.
Working pattern
You should be prepared to work different shifts and weekends.
Training, growth and benefits
Full training is provided, along with opportunities to develop your career and move into specialist areas as you gain experience.
Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme. The role also offers the satisfaction of helping someone rebuild their life, which is described as a distinctive reward of working in the prison service.
How to apply
If the role matches your strengths and personal qualities, you can submit an application.