Prison Officer – HMP Garth
Job ID: 19383. Full‑time, Part‑time, Part‑time/Job Share, Flexible Working. Posted 23 July 2026. Vacancy type Merit.
Overview
Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners’ lives. The role is fast-paced, requires integrity, skills and strength of character, and offers the opportunity to work as a peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher in a unique environment.
Key Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old at the start of employment.
- Meet Civil Service nationality requirements and hold a valid right to work in the UK.
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment, including eyesight and hearing checks.
- Maintain the required eyesight standard in both eyes (with or without corrective lenses).
- Have a suitable standard of hearing without hearing aids.
- Tattoos are permitted only if not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos are generally not acceptable unless for cultural, religious or medical reasons.
- For high‑security (Category A) prisons, you must have been a resident in the UK for the last three years.
Essential Skills
- Communication and influencing skills.
- Commitment to quality.
- Care and understanding.
- Ability to work within a team and act as part of one.
- Resilience and self‑confidence.
Pay & Benefits
The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training you may choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Annual salary reflects 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.
Working hours include evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays. Most prisons work with a changing shift pattern of 39 hours a week.
- 25 days’ annual holiday (increasing to 30 days after 10 years’ service).
- Paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day.
- Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97 %.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.
Travel to Work
Some establishments are in rural locations with limited public transport. A driving licence and own transport are beneficial but not essential unless specified. You are responsible for arriving and leaving on time for the start of each shift.
Nationality Requirements
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland.
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries entitled to work in the UK.
- Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members who have applied for settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme.
- 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.
Legal & Equality Statement
Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure they have a right to work in the UK. The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules.
Additional Information
This is a merit job vacancy. Successful candidates will be added to a merit list, and the prison will offer positions to those with the highest scores first when positions become available. The merit list is valid for 12 months.
The role may include opportunities for additional paid hours and varying shift patterns.
Closing Date
23 July 2026.
Information for Veterans
The Civil Service offers a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible former armed forces members. For details about eligibility, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans.
Redeployment Interview Scheme
Departments explore redeployment opportunities before making a person redundant. The MoJ provides interview opportunities to those at risk of redundancy, except when applying for a promotion.
Artificial Intelligence Usage
Applicants may use AI tools to support the application, but all content must be truthful and original. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal or disciplinary action.
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