202510: Prison Officer

Job OverviewPrison officer – HMP The Mount, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead HP3 0NZ. Starting salary: £37,875 for a 39‑hour week (20% unsocial). Vacancy type: Merit.Recruitment SummaryFrom 4 April 2024, the Government increased the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas. The change means HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) cannot guarantee sponsorship for those seeking sponsorship via the Skilled Worker visa route. HMPPS will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service.An Extraordinary JobIn this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day.How the Recruitment Process WorksDuring the recruitment process you will be assessed on:communicating and influencingmanaging a quality servicemaking effective decisionscaringTo Become a Prison Officer You Will Need to:be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employmentmeet the Civil Service Nationality requirementspass a medical and fitness assessmentmeet the required eyesight standard in both eyesfor safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing (without hearing aids)while tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.Additional EligibilityTo work in a high‑security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years.How to ApplyOnce you have completed your initial application form, you will be invited to complete Stage 1 of the online test to assess basic judgement and numerical skills. If you pass, we will invite you to Stage 2, a task‑based assessment. If you pass the online tests, we will invite you to an online assessment centre (OAC). Upon successful completion of the OAC and allocation to a vacancy, we will invite you to complete a medical and fitness test, covering an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check.PayThe 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 = £35,746 a year39 hours a week = £37,875 a year41 hours a week = £40,003 a yearAll salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39‑hour shift pattern.Benefits25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service)paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege dayCivil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%cycle‑to‑work scheme, travel loans and other benefitsDiversity & InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more, please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.Reasonable Adjustment SupportJust tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment. #J-18808-Ljbffr