Job Description
Job Title
Prison officer – HMP Wayland
Location
HMP Wayland, Thetford IP25 6RL
Salary and Hours
Starting salary: £35,875 a year for a 39 hour week (inc 20% unsocial).
Initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Annual salary:
- 37 hours a week – £33,746 a year
- 39 hours a week – £35,875 a year
- 41 hours a week – £38,003 a year
Benefits: 25 days annual holiday (30 days after 10 years), paid time off for public holidays, 1 extra privilege day, cycle to work scheme, travel loans.
Role
Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners’ lives. You’ll act as a peacekeeper, counsellor, teacher and more, building constructive positive relationships with prisoners and working as part of a team to keep the prison safe.
Key Responsibilities
- Protect the public and maintain security.