Job details
Prison officer – HMP Deerbolt
Location: Darlington
Starting salary: £36,816 (39 hour week inc 20% unsocial)
Vacancy type: Merit
Sponsorship is not guaranteed. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they have the appropriate right to work in the UK.
Eligibility
- Be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment
- Meet the Civil Service nationality requirements
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment as part of the application process
- Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes (with and without corrective lenses)
- Have a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids)
- Tattoos are permitted if they are not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos are generally not acceptable except for cultural, religious or medical reasons
- To work in a high‑security prison (Category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years
Travel to Work
Some prison establishments are situated in rural locations with limited public transport options; therefore a driving licence and own transport is beneficial but is not an essential requirement of the role (unless specified). It is your responsibility to arrive on time for the start of your shift.
Nationality requirements
- UK nationals
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
- Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Essential skills
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective decision‑making
- Care and understanding
Pay
The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you may choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.
- 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year
- 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year
- 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year
All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances that are applicable to the role/location.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service)
- Paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day
- Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
- Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits
Responsibilities
As a prison officer, you will protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners’ lives. Your role will involve maintaining safety and security, managing prisoners, supporting and counselling them, and working as part of a team to ensure a safe environment for all.
Closing date
23rd July 2026
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