What makes a great prison officer?

It might not be what you think. You don’t need specific experience, qualifications or education. We’ve worked in sectors from retail and care to security and the Armed Forces. Our backgrounds make us different, but together we share the same goal – to make a difference.

Life as a prison officer

Working in a prison is fast-paced and varied. You will be trained for all kinds of situations, from keeping the prison safe to helping prisoners to learn new skills.

You’ll experience good days and tough days as a prison officer. You’ll need to be ready for challenging behaviour, and willing to take the rough with the smooth. But with training and a supportive team by your side, you’ll feel confident and assertive in your role and prepared to make a difference.

How it will work

Before coming a qualified Prison officer you will join us as an Operational Support Grade (OSG). This is so you can learn the ropes of the prison and all our processes. This role ensures that prisons run safely and smoothly. You will be the first point of contact for the public and people working in criminal justice, you also welcome family members, visitors and lawyers and much more!

When the prison leadership teams feels you are ready and all training and exams have been completed, you will be moved to the next stage of becoming a prison officer!