Job Title

Prison Officer – HMP Gartree

Location

HMP Gartree, Gallow Field Rd, Leicestershire, LE16 7RP

Salary

£35,875 per annum for a 39‑hour week (includes 20% unsocial hours). Training is 37 hours a week; salary adjusts accordingly.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Protect the public by maintaining order and security within the prison.
• Serve as a peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher to support prisoners’ rehabilitation.
• Build constructive, positive relationships with prisoners.
• Work within a scheduled shift pattern – evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Act as part of a single team to keep the prison safe for staff and prisoners.

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment (including eyesight and hearing).
• Meet required eyesight standard with or withou...