Role model, negotiator, educator, life changer – as a prison officer no two days are the same.

You will have the opportunity to grow, develop and meet challenges, while making a real difference to people’s lives.

It is challenging, but you’ll have the support of a strong team and excellent training.

Working in a prison is fast-paced and varied. You will be trained for all kinds of situations, from keeping the prison safe to helping offenders to learn new skills.

Is the job really like the TV shows?

To become a prison officer, you will need to:

• be at least 18 years old
• have the right to work in the UK
• be reasonably fit and have good eyesight

If you are not a UK or EU citizen, you will need a leave to remain entitlement of approximately 30 months or more at the point you apply.

To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

We encourage difference and diversity

We welcome your applications and make every effort to include all people and embrace difference – whatever your background and whoever you are.

It’s vital that our justice system is as diverse as the society we serve. Diversity plays an important part in our organisation and that’s why we actively encourage applications from diverse groups.