Prison Officer - HMP Long Lartin
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Cleeve Prior, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 33,746 – GBP 38,003 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- <p>People from a wide range of work and life backgrounds can be considered, including parents, teachers, retail workers, and ex-armed forces personnel. The role is open to applicants who have the personal qualities needed for prison work, especially empathy, self-belief, communication skills, and t…
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Job description
Role overview
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers for HMP Long Lartin in Cleeve Prior, England. This is a demanding but rewarding public service role where you’ll help keep people safe, support rehabilitation, and contribute to positive change in prisoners’ lives.
The post offers a salary range of £33,746 to £38,003 and is suited to people with resilience, sound judgement, integrity, and strong interpersonal skills. Work in this environment is varied, fast-moving, and unlike a standard day-to-day job.
What the job involves
Prison officers take on a wide mix of responsibilities throughout the day. At times you may be maintaining order and safety, and at other times you may be supporting, guiding, or coaching prisoners. The role combines firmness with empathy and requires a professional approach at all times.
You will work closely with prisoners directly and help create a secure environment for staff, offenders, and the wider public. Building respectful and constructive relationships is an important part of the job, as is working as part of a coordinated team.
Who this role suits
There is no single background that defines a successful prison officer. The service welcomes people from many different careers and life experiences, including parents, teachers, retail workers, and former armed forces personnel. What matters most is that you bring empathy, confidence, communication ability, and a commitment to teamwork.
You should be comfortable working with people who may be facing difficult circumstances and able to maintain professionalism while helping them move forward.
Working pattern
This position requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
Training, growth, and benefits
The role comes with structured training, opportunities to progress, and the chance to develop specialist skills over time. Alongside the salary, you can expect 25 days of annual leave, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Cycle to Work scheme.
Beyond the practical benefits, the role offers the satisfaction of helping people get back on track and making a meaningful contribution to society.
How to apply
If you feel your qualities match the needs of the role, you are encouraged to apply.