Prison Officer - HMP Long Lartin

About the Role

Join His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service as a Prison Officer at HMP Long Lartin, where you will protect the public while positively influencing the lives of offenders. This challenging and fast-paced role demands integrity, resilience, and excellent interpersonal skills. You will engage with offenders in various situations, providing support and maintaining safety within the prison environment.

Responsibilities

Your daily duties will be diverse, blending roles such as peacekeeper, counsellor, and educator to manage and rehabilitate inmates effectively. Building constructive and professional relationships with offenders, especially those facing difficult moments, is key. You will also work collaboratively within your team, understanding the critical importance of unified efforts to ensure the safety of inmates, staff, and the facility as a whole. Note that shift work, including weekends, is part of the role.

Requirements and Skills

There is no single typical profile for a prison officer; candidates come from a wide variety of backgrounds including parenting, teaching, retail, and military service. Essential personal qualities include empathy, confidence, and strong communication abilities. It is vital to exhibit commitment to teamwork and uphold professional integrity in all dealings within this high-stakes environment.

Benefits and Opportunities

The position offers comprehensive training and the prospect to advance your career, including options to develop specializations in different areas of the prison service. The salary ranges from 33,746 to 38,003, accompanied by 25 days of annual holiday, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and participation in the Cycle to Work scheme. The role provides a unique sense of satisfaction from making a tangible difference in offenders' lives.