Prison Officer - HMP Highpoint
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Stradishall, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 36,928 – GBP 41,334 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Resume
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Job description
About the Role
Join His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service as a Prison Officer at HMP Highpoint, located in Stradishall, England. This role offers a meaningful career dedicated to protecting the public and positively influencing the lives of offenders. Prison Officers undertake a wide variety of responsibilities in a dynamic and challenging environment, providing day-to-day support and supervision of prisoners.
Role Overview and Responsibilities
Your daily duties as a Prison Officer will be diverse: one moment you could be maintaining order and security, and the next acting as a mentor or instructor to offenders. Building constructive, positive relationships with inmates is essential, as is working collaboratively with colleagues as part of a dedicated team to ensure safety for everyone in the facility. You will be required to work varying shifts, including weekends.
Candidate Profile
We welcome applicants from all walks of life—whether you have experience as a parent, teacher, retail worker, or military personnel. What matters most are the qualities you bring, such as empathy, confidence, and excellent communication skills. Integrity, a strong moral character, and resilience are key attributes needed to thrive in this fast-paced role.
Benefits and Development
This role offers comprehensive training to help you succeed and grow within the service, including opportunities to specialize in different areas. The salary ranges from 36,928 to 41,334 per year, accompanied by a generous 25 days of annual leave. Additional perks include childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and participation in the Cycle to Work scheme. Beyond these tangible benefits, the role provides a unique sense of fulfillment from helping offenders rebuild their lives.