Prison Officer

5 days ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

Salary 1
- £30,902 - £34,800

Region 1
- South East

City/Town 1
- Maidstone

Vacancy Type 1
- Merit

Building/Site 1
- HM PRISON EAST SUTTON PARK MAIDSTONE, ME17 3DF

Organisation Grade 1
- Band 3

Post Type 1
- Permanent

Working Pattern 1
- Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working, Other

Role Type 1
- Operational Delivery, Prison Officer

Job description 1

**Prison officer - **HMYOI East Sutton Park**

**HMYOI East Sutton Park**, **Workhouse Rd, Sutton Valence, Maidstone ME17 3DF**

**Starting salary: £32,851 (for a 39 hour week **inc 20% unsocial**)**

**City/Town: Maidstone**

**Region: Kent, Surrey, Sussex**

**Vacancy type**: Merit**

**This vacancy is open to female applicants only as an occupational requirement exception under Sch 9 of the Equality Act 2010. This post is not open to male applicants.**

**An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.**

Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives.

If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. No two shifts or situations are ever the same. And, as you gain experience, you’ll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.

A

**Someone like you**

There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our officers come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail, the armed forces, or just feel like you’re a natural people person, you’ll have the empathy, self-confidence, great communication skills and resilience we want.

No matter the challenge, you’ll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners who could be at the lowest point in their lives.

Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, prisoners and everyone who works here safe.

You will be required to work various shifts and some weekends.

**An extraordinary job**

In this unique career, you’ll 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.

Find out more about this varied role and day-to-day life as a prison officer.

**Job details**

**Eligibility**

To become a prison officer, you will need to:

- be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment
- meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements (see nationality section below)
- meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes (both with and without corrective lenses)
- For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids)

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

**Nationality requirements**

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.

**Essential skills**

You don’t need qualifications to become a prison officer.** **Personal qualities are more important. You need to show:

- communication and influencing skills
- commitment to quality
- effective decision-making
- care and understanding

**Pay**

The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.
- 37 hours a week = £30,902 a year
- 39 hours a week = £32,851 a year
- 41 hours a week = £34,800 a year

All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances.

Prisons operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means you will have to cover various shift patterns that will include evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays (these days are added to your holiday allowance). Most prisons work with a changing shift pattern of 39 hours a week.

You may also have opportunities to work additional paid hours.

**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 of up to 20% of your salary
- cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits

Read more about prison officer benefits.

The rewards aren’t all you’ll gain from a role in the Prison Service. There’s the sense of achievement you feel when you’ve helped a prisoner to get

  • Prisoner Custody Officer

    1 month ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

    **Location**: Maidstone Crown & Magistrates Courts **Salary**: £22,502 per annum Working as a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a job, it’s the chance to be a part of something great, to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make a difference every day. In addition to a rewarding...

  • Prisoner Custody Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

    **Location**: Maidstone Crown & Magistrates Courts **Salary**: £22,502 per annum Working as a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a job, it’s the chance to be a part of something great, to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make a difference every day. In addition to a rewarding...

  • Prisoner Custody Officer

    1 week ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

    **Location**: Maidstone Crown & Magistrates Courts **Salary**: £22,502 per annum Working as a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a job, it’s the chance to be a part of something great, to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make a difference every day. In addition to a rewarding...

  • 70402 - Operational Support Grade - Hmp Maidstone

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 265629**Salary**: - £23,226**Job grade**: - Administrative Assistant**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Operational Delivery - Other**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**: - 4Contents Location About the job **Benefits**: Things you need...

  • Head of Education, Skills and Work

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 290784**Salary**: - £39,674 - £45,625**Job grade**: - Senior Executive Officer- Band 7**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Education and Training**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**: - 1Contents Location About the...

  • Specialist Production Instructor

    1 week ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 298340**Salary**: - £28,477- This role requires working regular unsocial hours as part of the normal shift commitment and a 20% payment will be paid in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 ‐ 1900hrs Monday to Friday and including working evening, nights, weekends...

  • Prisoner Custody Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

    Location: Maidstone Crown & Magistrates CourtsSalary: £22,502 per annum Working as a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a job, it's the chance to be a part of something great, to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make a difference every day. In addition to a rewarding career, we...

  • Specialist Production Instructor

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

    Details:Reference number:Salary:- £28,477 This role requires working regular unsocial hours as part of the normal shift commitment and a 20% payment will be paid in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 ‐ 1900hrs Monday to Friday and including working evening, nights, weekends and Bank/Public...

  • Business Administrator: Offender Management Hub

    3 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 278270**Salary**: - £24,067 - £25,342**Job grade**: - Administrative Officer- HMPPS Band 3**Contract type**: - Fixed Term**Length of employment**: - For a period Up to 12 months**Type of role**: - Administration / Corporate Support**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time**Number of jobs available**: -...

  • Business Administrator

    1 week ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 304146**Salary**: - £24,067 - £25,342**Job grade**: - Administrative Officer- Band 3**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Administration / Corporate Support**Working pattern**: - Full-time**Number of jobs available**: - 1Contents Location About the job **Benefits**: Things you need to...

  • Business Administrator

    2 months ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 287776**Salary**: - £24,067 - £25,342**Job grade**: - Administrative Officer- HMPPS Band 3**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Administration / Corporate Support**Working pattern**: - Full-time**Number of jobs available**: - 3Contents Location About the job **Benefits**: Things you need to...

  • Operational Support Grade

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Operational Support Grade - HMP Maidstone (Prison Support Role) - 76155** **£23,226** **Maidstone**: **Overview of the job** It takes teamwork to support our prisons. As an Operational Support Grade, you will look after the day-to-day running of a busy prison, working in a close-knit team to carry out a range of support services - everything from patrol...

  • Operational Support Grade

    4 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Operational Support Grade - HMP Maidstone (Prison Support Role) - 73480** **£23,226** **Maidstone**: **Overview of the job** It takes teamwork to support our prisons. As an Operational Support Grade, you will look after the day-to-day running of a busy prison, working in a close-knit team to carry out a range of support services - everything from patrol...

  • Operational Support Grade

    4 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Operational Support Grade - HMP East Sutton Park (Prison Support Role) - 68611** **£23,226** **Maidstone**: **Overview of the job** It takes teamwork to support our prisons. As an Operational Support Grade, you will look after the day-to-day running of a busy prison, working in a close-knit team to carry out a range of support services - everything from...

  • Operational Support Grade

    4 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Operational Support Grade - HMP Maidstone (Prison Support Role) - 73480** **£23,226** **Maidstone**: **Overview of the job** It takes teamwork to support our prisons. As an Operational Support Grade, you will look after the day-to-day running of a busy prison, working in a close-knit team to carry out a range of support services - everything from patrol...

  • Staff Nurse

    1 month ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our healthcare team at HMP Maidstone in Kent. The successful applicant will be required to provide a quality primary care service and a range of specialist interventions for offenders. You will support junior colleagues and assist & support the Primary...

  • Staff Nurse

    4 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our healthcare team at HMP Maidstone in Kent. The successful applicant will be required to provide a quality primary care service and a range of specialist interventions for offenders. You will support junior colleagues and assist & support the Primary...

  • Staff Nurse

    4 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Inpatient team at HMP Elmley in Kent. With this post you will provide a quality healthcare care service and a range of specialist interventions for offenders. You will support junior colleagues and assist & support the inpatient manager as directed to deliver a...

  • Staff Nurse

    1 month ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Inpatient team at HMP Elmley in Kent. With this post you will provide a quality healthcare care service and a range of specialist interventions for offenders. You will support junior colleagues and assist & support the inpatient manager as directed to deliver a...

  • Staff Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Inpatient team at HMP Elmley in Kent. With this post you will provide a quality healthcare care service and a range of specialist interventions for offenders. You will support junior colleagues and assist & support the inpatient manager as directed to deliver a...