Make a difference every day
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.
The things that you do, make a difference to people's lives
Alex, HMP Brinsford
Life as a prison officer
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?
Rewards and training
starting salary for a 39 hour week
annual holiday
paid training
Get ready to apply
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
To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
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