At a Glance
- Tasks: Protect the public and positively impact prisoners' lives as a Prison Officer.
- Company: Join HMP Swaleside, a key player in the justice system.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, a generous pension, and various perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Must be 18+, meet health standards, and have strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40316 - 40316 £ per year.
Location: HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Rd, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey ME12 4AX
Starting salary (39 hours/week, 20% unsocial): £40,316
Region: Kent, Surrey & Sussex
Vacancy type: Merit
Sponsorship is not guaranteed. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they have, and can maintain, the appropriate right to work in the UK.
Prison officers protect the public and have a positive impact on prisoners' lives.
Key Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
- Pass medical, fitness, eyesight and hearing assessments.
- Meet required eyesight standard with or without corrective lenses.
- Have suitable hearing (no hearing aids).
- Tattoos may be visible only if not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating. Facial tattoos generally not acceptable.
- If working in a high-security Category A prison, you must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.
Nationality (EEO)
- Republic of Ireland nationals
- Commonwealth countries with right to work in the UK
- EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein nationals and their family members with settled or pre-settled status
- Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who qualified under EUSS pre-31 Dec 2020
- Turkish nationals and certain family members with right to work in Civil Service
Essential Skills
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Care and understanding
Pay
- 37 hours weekly: £38,428 a year
- 39 hours weekly: £40,316 a year
- 41 hours weekly: £42,834 a year
All salary figures include any applicable allowances.
Benefits
- 25 days annual holiday (30 days after 10 years' service)
- Paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day
- Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contributions
- Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits
Travel to Work
A driving licence and own transport are beneficial but not essential unless specified. Shift start and finish times are fixed; it is the employee's responsibility to arrive on time.
Closing date: 23rd July 2026.
