202606: Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

Job Title

Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

Job Details

Full Time - Part Time - Job Share - Flexible Working
Location: Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0NZ
Start date: 25 June 2026

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and maintain a secure environment within the prison
• Support prisoners' rehabilitation through opportunities such as counselling, teaching and other roles
• Build constructive, professional relationships with prisoners' to facilitate positive change
• Work various shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements (UK, Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth, EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Turkish nationals with right to work status)
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment (eyesight, hearing, general health)
• Be a UK resident for the last 3 years if applying to a high security (Category A) prison

Essential Skills

• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Commitment to quality and performance
• Effective decision making under pressure
• Caring and understanding towards others

Pay

• 37 hours a week - £35,746 per year
• 39 hours a week - £37,875 per year
• 41 hours a week - £40,003 per year

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 with employer contributions of 28.97%
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other standard benefits

Assessment Process

The selection process includes:

• Behavioural assessment covering communication, decision making, quality service and caring
• Numerical, written English and spoken English tests
• Online Assessment Centre to evaluate abilities, behaviours and strengths

Contact & Application

For updates or enquiries, contact the Ministry of Justice recruitment team. Equal opportunities and EEO statements are provided by the Civil Service as required.