202510:Prison Officer

7 days ago

Aylesbury, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

Prison Officer – HMP AylesburyHMP Aylesbury, Bierton Rd, Aylesbury HP20 1EHStarting salary: £35,875 (for a 39 hour week incl 20% unsocial)City/Town: AylesburyRegion: South EastVacancy type: MeritAn extraordinary jobIn this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day.During 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 the use of hearing aids)Whilst 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.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.How to applyOnce you have completed your initial application form.You will be invited to complete stage 1 of the online test, to see if you have the basic judgement and numerical skills. If you pass, we will invite you to complete stage 2 of the online tests, which is a task-based assessment. If you pass the online tests, we will invite you to an online assessment centre (OAC). Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, we will invite you to complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover 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 = £33,746 a year39 hours a week = £35,875 a year41 hours a week = £38,003 a yearAll salary figures quoted include any additional allowances.The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week 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 benefitsOperational Support Grade RoleOur Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG. If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG.Diversity & 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

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