202606: Prison Officer - HMP Guys Marsh

Job Title

Prison officer - HMP Guys Marsh

Location

Yeovil (HMP Guys Marsh, Guy's Marsh, Shaftesbury SP7 0AH)

Salary and Working Hours

• Starting salary £35,875 for a 39 hour week with 20% unsocial.
• Training: 37 hours per week. Post training options: 37, 39 or 41 hour weeks.
• Annual holiday 25 days, rising to 30 days after 10 years.
• Additional benefits: Civil Service pension (28.97% employer contribution), cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and make a positive impact on prisoners' lives.
• Act as a peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher depending on daily needs.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners.
• Support colleagues as part of a single team ensuring safety of the prison and its workforce.
• Work a variety of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age at start of employment.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements and hold the right to work in the UK.
• Pass medical and fitness assessment, including eyesight and hearing tests.
• For high security prisons (category A) have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.
• Be able to communicate in English (and Welsh if specified in Wales).

Essential Skills

• Communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to quality service.
• Care and understanding of others.

Recruitment Process

The candidate will complete online tests (judgement, numerical, written and spoken English). Successful candidates may undertake a second values based test and attend an online assessment centre (OAC).

Travel to Work

A driving licence and own transport is beneficial but not essential.

EEO and Disabled Candidate Information

As a Disability Confident employer, the MoJ is committed to ensuring all candidates can demonstrate their skills and abilities. Please notify us of any reasonable adjustments needed well before assessment.

Closing Date

25th June 2026