Prison Officer - HMP Onley

Job Summary

Prison Officer - HMP Onley, Rugby (Warwickshire, CV23 8AP). Full time role with a 39 hour week (incl. 20% unsocial hours). Location: Rugby, East Midlands.

Starting salary: £35,875 per year for the 39 hour week.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security within the prison.
• Provide care, support and counselling to prisoners.
• Implement and enforce the prison's rules and procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to manage prisoner behaviour.
• Adapt to changing shift patterns, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Overall Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment (eyesight, hearing, general fitness).
• Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes, with or without correction.
• Have a suitable hearing standard (no hearing aids).
• Tattoos permitted only if they are not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos not acceptable unless for cultural, religious or medical reasons.
• For a Category A/high security prison, be a UK resident for the last 3 years.

Nationalities - EEO Statement

• Republic of Ireland nationals.
• Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK.
• EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein nationals and family members who have valid settled or pre settled status under the EUSS.
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020.
• Turkish nationals and certain family members who have the right to work in the Civil Service.

Essential Skills

• Communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to quality service.
• Personal care and understanding of prisoner needs.

Pay and Working Hours

• 37 hours a week = £33,746 per year.
• 39 hours a week = £35,875 per year.
• 41 hours a week = £38,003 per year.

Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service).
• Paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day.
• Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loan and other benefits.

Travel to Work

A driving licence and own transport are beneficial, though not essential unless specified. Shift start and finish times are fixed; applicants must ensure timely arrival for each shift.

Closing Date

Job opens on 10 June 2026.