Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
10-Jun-2026
AO
Job ID: 17017
Prison Officer – HMP Swinfen Hall
Starting salary: £35,875 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial)
City/Town: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Vacancy type: Pass
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to eligibility and in accordance with the UK Immigration Rules in force at the time of application. Sponsorship is not guaranteed; applicants must ensure they have the appropriate Right to Work in the UK for the duration of employment.
Responsibilities
Prison officers protect the public and support prisoners’ rehabilitation. In this role you will perform a range of duties, including:
- Maintaining security and order within the prison environment.
- Providing support and guidance to prisoners, including counselling and teaching roles.
- Working as part of a team to ensure safety for staff and visitors.
- Covering various shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
Requirements
To become a prison officer, you will need to:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Meet the Civil Service nationality requirements.
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment, including an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening.
- Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes, with and without corrective lenses.
- Have suitable hearing (without the use of hearing aids).
- Maintain an appropriate standard of hearing and not have offensive or intimidating visible tattoos. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable except for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.
- For high‑security (category A) prisons, have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.
- Be legally eligible to live and work in the UK and in the Civil Service.
Essential skills and qualities:
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Commitment to quality and service excellence.
- Care and understanding for prisoners.
Nationality requirements
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland.
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK.
- Nationals of EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and their family members who have applied for settled or pre‑settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
- Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible 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.
Pay and Benefits
The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training you may work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.
- 37 hours a week: £33,746 per year.
- 39 hours a week: £35,875 per year.
- 41 hours a week: £38,003 per year.
Other benefits include:
- 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years of service).
- Paid time off for public holidays and one additional privilege day.
- Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97 %.
- Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.
Travel to Work
Some prison establishments are situated in rural locations with limited public transport options. A driving licence and own transport are beneficial but not essential unless specified. You are responsible for getting to and from your workplace on time for the start of your shift.
Legal and Equality Statements
All applicants must be legally eligible to live and work in the UK and in the Civil Service. The role is open to all eligible candidates, and the Nationality Requirements and equality commitments provide full details. The Civil Service and the Ministry of Justice are committed to lawful, fair, and open competition and discrimination will not be tolerated.
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