Prison Officer - HMP Gartree

Job Title

Prison Officer - HMP Gartree

Location

HMP Gartree, Gallow Field Rd, Leicestershire, LE16 7RP

Salary

£35,875 per annum for a 39 hour week (includes 20% unsocial hours). Training is 37 hours a week; salary adjusts accordingly.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Protect the public by maintaining order and security within the prison.
• Serve as a peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher to support prisoners' rehabilitation.
• Build constructive, positive relationships with prisoners.
• Work within a scheduled shift pattern - evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Act as part of a single team to keep the prison safe for staff and prisoners.

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment (including eyesight and hearing).
• Meet required eyesight standard with or without corrective lenses.
• Have suitable safety standard for training.
• For Category A high security roles: resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
• Tattoos are permitted if not offensive, violent or intimidating.

Essential Skills

• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Effective decision making ability.
• Commitment to service quality.
• Resilience and integrity of character.

Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday (increases to 30 days after 10 years).
• Paid days off for public holidays plus an extra privilege day.
• Civil Service pension with 28.97 % employer contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.

Visa Sponsorship

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available subject to eligibility.

Assessment Process

The recruitment process includes online tests and an assessment centre evaluating communication, decision making, management and caring behaviours.