Prison officer post at HMP Chelmsford, run by the Ministry of Justice and filled from a merit list. The job centres on protecting the public and building relationships with prisoners, shifting from keeping order to counselling or teaching within a day. The prison runs around the clock, so shifts cover evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays, with weeks of 37, 39 or 41 hours after training. No qualifications are needed, but candidates face online tests, an assessment centre and medical and fitness checks; visa sponsorship is unlikely.
What the job involves
- Protect the public and keep the prison safe and secure
- Build constructive, professional relationships with prisoners
- Carry out varied roles with prisoners, from keeping the peace to counselling and teaching
- Work as part of a team to keep the prison and everyone in it safe
- Work shifts covering evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays
Skills & knowledge
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective decision-making, with sound judgement and numerical ability
- Care, empathy and understanding
- Resilience and self-confidence
- Confident spoken English, with written English assessed
Checks & eligibility
- Aged 18 or over at the start of employment
- Civil Service nationality requirements and right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS check
- Medical and fitness assessment, including eyesight and hearing standards
- Tattoos that are not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable
- Three years' UK residence for work in a category A prison
Other
- Willingness to work various shifts and some weekends
- Commitment to supporting colleagues as part of a team
Nice to have
- Driving licence and own transport, beneficial though not essential
What’s offered
- 25 days' annual holiday, rising to 30 after 10 years' service
- Paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day
- Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
- Cycle to work scheme and travel loans
- Opportunity to work additional paid hoursChoice of 37, 39 or 41 hours a week after training
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
