Description
Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives. As a prison officer at HMP Pentonville, you will 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.
Job Details
- Starting salary: £43,453 (for a 39-hour week including 20% unsocial)
- Annual salary: £40,876 - £46,031 per year
- Hours: 37, 39, or 41 hours a week
- Shifts: Various shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays
Responsibilities
- Build constructive, positive, and professional relationships with prisoners
- Work as part of a team to keep the prison and everyone who works there safe
- Communicate effectively with prisoners and colleagues
- Make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Show care and understanding towards prisoners
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
Benefits
- 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: basic judgement and numerical skills, values-based assessment
- Online Assessment Centre (OAC): assessing behaviours, strengths, and abilities
- Medical and fitness test: eyesight test, hearing test, and basic health screening