Prison Officer

1 week ago


Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Scottish Prison Service Full time

Job Title: Residential Officer at the Scottish Prison Service

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently seeking Residential Officers to join the team for the upcoming year.

If you have a passion for contributing to public safety and reducing reoffending, then this role might be for you.

  • Encouraging positive behaviors and engaging in rehabilitation initiatives
  • Managing challenging behaviors with fairness and consistency
  • Completing necessary administrative tasks and maintaining records
  • Contributing to operational risk management
  • Resolving conflicts and participating in incident management

Person Specification

If you are considering applying for this role, here are some qualifications and experience requirements:

  • Commitment to Professional Development: Continuous learning and development support
  • Supporting Others: Providing guidance and assistance
  • Making a Difference: Impacting others positively
  • Resilience: Managing challenging situations effectively
  • Building & Maintaining Relationships: Collaborating with diverse groups
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making: Implementing solutions and making defensible decisions
  • Communication Skills: Managing relationships through effective communication
  • Managing Information: Handling data and producing quality reports

The selection process may include various assessments such as Situational Judgement Tests, Cognitive Ability Tests, Group and Written Exercises, and Interviews.



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