In this unique career, you will have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in a single day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on:
Assessment Criteria
- Communicating and influencing
- Managing a quality service
- Making effective decisions
- Caring
Medical and Physical Requirements
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment
- Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes
- Meet a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids)
Appearance Policy
- Tattoos, including visible ones, are permitted provided they are not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except for cultural, religious or medical reasons.
Driving Licence
Although a driving licence is not a requirement for the Prison Officer role, driving duties are an essential part of the OSG role. Therefore, candidates who are unsuccessful in their Prison Officer application but offered an OSG role instead must hold a valid UK driving licence.
Application Process
You will be invited to complete an online test to assess basic judgement and numerical skills. If successful, you will be invited to an online assessment centre (OAC). After completion of the OAC and allocation to a vacancy, you will be invited to a medical and fitness test.
Training and Salary
The initial training lasts 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.
- 37 hours a week = £33,746 a year
- 39 hours a week = £35,875 a year
- 41 hours a week = £38,003 a year
All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39‑hour per week shift pattern.
Holiday and Benefits
- 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service)
- Pay 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
Job Offers
This is a pass vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre you will be offered a job immediately if a position is available. If there are no vacancies, you will be placed on a reserve list and offered a job as soon as one becomes available.
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