# 202608: Prison Officer - HMP Brixton and HMP Wandsworth

**Company**: HM Prison & Probation Service
**Location**: London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: Full time
**Salary**: GBP 40,876 - 46,031 per year
**Category**: Security
**Industry**: Public Sector

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## Description

We are seeking a Prison Officer to join our team at HMP Brixton and HMP Wandsworth.

As a Prison Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining order and discipline within the prison, while also providing care and support to prisoners.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Maintain order and discipline within the prison

- Provide care and support to prisoners

- Work effectively as part of a team to achieve common goals

- Communicate clearly and professionally with prisoners, colleagues, and other stakeholders

- Make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment

- Be committed to delivering a high-quality service

**Requirements:**

- Be at least 18 years old

- Meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements

- Pass a medical and fitness assessment

- Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes

- Have a suitable standard of hearing

- No offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating tattoos

**What We Offer:**

- Competitive salary: £40,876 - £46,031 per year

- 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

**Assessment Process:**

- Online tests

- Online assessment centre

- Medical and fitness assessment

**How to Apply:** If you are interested in this role, please submit your application through the Civil Service Jobs website.

## Skills

### Required
- communication and influencing skills
- commitment to quality
- effective decision-making
- care and understanding

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