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.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone irrespective of background, identity, experience or circumstance, and particularly those underrepresented in our workforce. We strive for a workforce that is representative of our society and pride ourselves as being an employer of choice.

When people come to work for us we want them to feel safe and that they belong, are treated with empathy and respect, and have the support and solidarity of their colleagues and managers, so we can all deliver our services fairly and in response to individual needs. In joining us, you join an organisation which is committed to the values of humanity, openness, together and purpose.

Find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace.