Prison Officer

prison officer In this unique career, you'll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you're a peacekeeper, the next you're a counsellor or a teacher. You'll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact. Eligibility To become a prison officer, you will need to: be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements (see nationality requirements section below) as this is a physically active job, you will need to pass a medical and fitness assessment as part of the application process meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes (both with and without corrective lenses) For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids) Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory,
violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.

You don't need qualifications to become a prison officer. Personal qualities are more important. You need to show: · communication and influencing skills · commitment to quality · effective decision-making · care and understanding

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£39,375

· 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