Prison Officer - HMP Berwyn

Prison Officer - HMP Berwyn

Date posted: 2026-09-18

Location: Monmouthshire, Gwent, GB, NP15 2BT

Application deadline: 2026-12-19 19:02:13.2

Organization

His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

Opportunities

Prison officer opportunities at HMP Berwyn with a salary range of £34,928 - £39,334.

Role Overview

Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people's lives. If you have the integrity, skills, and strength of character, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. No two days or situations are ever the same. And, as you gain experience, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.

Who We're Looking For

There's no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our people come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you're a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail or the armed forces, you'll have developed empathy, self-confidence, and great communication skills. You will take the time to build constructive, positive, and professional relationships with offenders who could be at the lowest point in their lives.

Teamwork and Shift Work

Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you'll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, offenders, and everyone who works here safe. You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.

The Job is Unique

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.

What You Can Expect

• Great training and opportunities for progression and development, including the chance to specialise in different areas.


• A competitive salary.


• 25 days' holiday allowance each year.


• Childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts.


• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.

Rewards and Benefits

The rewards aren't all you'll gain from a role in the prison service. There's the sense of achievement when you've helped an offender to get their life back on track — a kind of experience you simply won't find anywhere else.

How to Apply

If the qualities in this role sound like you, apply now.

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His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. Prison officer opportunities HMP Berwyn £34,928 - £39,334 Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people's lives. If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we're looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. No two days or situations are ever the same. And, as you gain experience, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into. Someone like you There's no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our people come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you're a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail or the armed forces, you'll have developed the empathy, self-confidence and great communication skills we expect. No matter the challenge, you'll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders who could be at the lowest
point in their lives. Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you'll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone who works here safe. You will be required to work various shifts and weekends. An extraordinary job 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. What you can expect from us You'll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development - including the chance to specialise in different areas. There's a good salary to look forward to, as well as 25 days' holiday allowance each year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work
scheme. The rewards aren't all you'll gain from a role in the prison service. There's the sense of achievement you feel when you've helped an offender to get their life back on track - the kind of experience you simply won't find anywhere else. How to apply If the qualities in this role sound like you, apply now.