OSG-PO/YJW Fast Track

Operational Delivery, Prison Officer

OSG-PO/YJW Fast Track

 

Role Type                    Operational Delivery, Prison Officer

Job Description           Register Your Interest – OSG-PO/YJW Fast Track INTERNAL TO HMPPS ONLY

 

It is now easier than ever to apply to become a prison officer or youth justice worker and progress your career with the fast track application process exclusively for OSGs. We will be asking for applications again in December so register your interest now to find out more. You will be unable to register for Askham Grange as they are not taking new officers and we ask that you do not register for Drake Hall or Foston Hall if you are male as they are only able to take female officers at the current time.

 

One career, many roles


Role model, negotiator, referee, educator, influencer, life changer – as a prison officer, no two days are the same.

You will work with people from all kinds of backgrounds to create a safe and secure prison environment. You will support adult offenders with rehabilitation while protecting the public too. You will play a leading role in offenders’ lives, meeting regularly with a small caseload of 5-6 offenders.

 

You will manage their development, from learning new skills to participation in education programmes, so there is a better chance they won’t reoffend on release.

 

You will also have the opportunity to grow your career, specialising in different areas such as negotiation, supporting prisoners at risk and resolving incidents.

 

It can be a tough job, but in return you will receive great pay, training, benefits and have the support of a strong team.

 

Eligibility 

 

To be able to apply, you must:

  • be a directly employed OSG, appointed through open and fair competition;
  • have passed your six-month probation period; and
  • not be subject to any formal procedures which remove you from the avenue of promotion or having direct prisoner supervision.

 

If you are employed on a fixed term contract basis, then you must have completed six months effective service and also been appointed through open and fair competition.

 

To become a prison officer, you will need to:

  • be at least 18 years old;
  • have the right to work in the UK;
  • be reasonably fit and able to pass our fitness test;
  • have good eyesight in both eyes (both with and without corrective lenses; and
  • be able to speak with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.

 

A suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids) is required for safety reasons for all potential candidates for prison officer training.

 

To work in a high security prison (Category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years.


Essential skills

You don’t need qualifications to become a prison officer. Personal qualities are more important. You need to show:

  • Good communication and influencing skills
  • Commitment to quality
  • Effective decision-making
  • Care and understanding

 

Hours and pay

The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.