prison officer

Overview

Prison Officers work within the UK Prison Service to safeguard prisoners, maintain a secure environment, and support the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. The role requires a commitment to teamwork, flexibility to work varied shift patterns (including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays), and the ability to perform a range of duties from keeping the peace to providing support and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security within the prison environment.
• Support prisoners’ personal development through counselling, teaching and other interventions.
• Build constructive, positive professional relationships with prisoners and colleagues.
• Work as part of a single team, supporting and protecting each other to keep the prison, prisoners and staff safe.
• Adhere to all health and safety, procedural and security standards.
• Participate in shift patterns that may...