202607: Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

Job Title

Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

Location

HMP The Mount, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead HP3 0NZ

Salary

Starting salary: £38,816 for a 39 hour week (incl. 20% unsocial) with options for 37 or 41 hours.

Overview

Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives. The role involves protecting the public, maintaining safety, working as part of a team, and engaging with prisoners in various capacities such as peacekeeping, counselling or teaching.

Responsibilities

You will work various shifts (including weekends and public holidays), support your colleagues, maintain safety, build positive relationships with prisoners, and fulfil duties that may vary day to day.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment, including eyesight and hearing tests.
• Be resident in the UK for the last 3 years if working in a category A high security prison.
• Meet minimum eyesight and hearing standards.
• Tattoos must not be offensive or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable.
• Travel to work may require a valid driving licence and own transport for rural locations.

Essential skills

• Communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to quality service.
• Caring and understanding.

Pay and Benefits

• Annual salaries based on hours: £36,928 (37h), £38,816 (39h), £41,334 (41h).
• 25 days' annual holiday (30 after 10 years).
• Paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day.
• Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contributions.
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loans, and other benefits.
• Opportunity for additional paid hours.

Other Information

Travel to work may require a valid driving licence and own transport. The role requires a changeable shift pattern covering evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Closing date

23rd July 2026