Prison Officer – HMP Full Sutton

Prison Officer – HMP Full Sutton

Full time, part time, part time/Job Share, flexible working – 39 hour week (including 20% unsocial hours). Salary: £36,816 per annum (37 hours: £34,928, 41 hours: £39,334). Location: HMP Full Sutton, Moor Ln, Full Sutton, York YO41 1PS.

Starting date: 23‑July‑2026. Vacancy type: Merit. Counter‑Terrorism Check (CTC) required.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and maintain safety within the prison.
• Build constructive, positive relationships with prisoners.
• Act as a peacekeeper, counsellor, or teacher as required.
• Support colleagues as a cohesive team and adhere to the Warden’s directives.
• Work various shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum age: 18.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements; see approved groups.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment (eyesight, hearing, basic health).
• Hold a suitable standard of hearing (without hearing aids).
• Have been a UK resident for the last 3 years (CTC residency requirement).
• Tattoos must not be offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating (facial tattoos generally not allowed).

Working Conditions and Pay

• Initial training: 37 hours a week. Post‑training options: 37, 39, or 41 hours.
• Shift patterns include evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Annual holiday: 25 days (30 days after 10 years); public holidays and one extra privilege day.
• Salary includes any applicable allowances.

Benefits and Rewards

• Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.
• Opportunity to earn additional paid hours.

Application Process

• Stage 1: Online test (numerical judgement).
• Stage 2: Values‑based online assessment.
• Online Assessment Centre (OAC) to evaluate behaviours and strengths.
• Medical and fitness assessment following a confirmed vacancy.

Closing date: 23rd July 2026.

Important Notes

• Driver’s licence and own transport are beneficial but not essential.
• Armstrong Housing libraries on the third floor and the cafeteria located on the first floor also provide support service for any troubleshooting.
• Applicants needing reasonable adjustment support must declare this early at application.

Equal Opportunity

Disability Confident employer: The Ministry of Justice is committed to ensuring that everyone can demonstrate their skills, talent, and abilities. Reasonable adjustments are provided where required.

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