Prison Officer - HMP Highpoint

Prison Officer - HMP High Point

Location: HMP Highpoint, Stradishall, Newmarket CB8 9YG

Date posted: 10 June 2026

Salary: £37,875 per annum (39 hour week incl. 20% unsocial)

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help make a positive impact on prisoners' lives.
• Support the prison community, maintain safety and act as a peacekeeper when required.
• Build constructive, professional relationships with prisoners and other staff.
• Work as part of a dedicated team, showing commitment to colleagues and the safety of everyone.
• Work a range of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Take on varied roles such as counsellor or teacher when needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least 18 years old at the start of employment.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment, including eyesight and hearing tests.
• Meet required eyesight standards in both eyes (with or without corrective lenses).
• Have suitable hearing (without hearing aids).
• Have no offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating tattoos; facial tattoos are generally not accepted unless cultural, religious or medical.

Additional Requirements for High Security (Category A)

• Resided in the UK for the last 3 years.

Benefits

• Annual salary reflects weekly hours: 37 hrs - £35,746; 39 hrs - £37,875; 41 hrs - £40,003.
• 25 days' annual holiday, rising to 30 after 10 years.
• Paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day.
• Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.
• Opportunity to work additional paid hours.

Assessment Process

• Initial application followed by stage 1 online test (numerical judgement).
• Successful candidates invited to stage 2 online test (values based assessment).
• Successful applicants may attend an online assessment centre (OAC) to demonstrate behaviours, strengths and abilities.
• Pass marks valid for 12 months; reserve list if no vacancy.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We support all candidates and offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.