202604: Prison Officer - HMP Portland and HMP The Verne

Job description

General Information Business Unit: Portland, The Verne: Date published: 08-Apr-2026 Working time: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Closing date: 28-Apr-2026 Location: Portland: Civil Service Grade: AO: Job ID: 16316 Descriptions & requirements: Job description: Prison officer - HMP Portland/The Verne HMP Portland, 104 Grove Road, Grove, Portland DT5 1DL HMP The Verne, Verne Common Road, Portland DT5 1EQ Starting salary: £35,875 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial ) City/Town: Grove, Portland: Region: Dorset: Vacancy type: Merit: An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives. If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. Someone like you: There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our officers come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail, the armed forces, or just feel like you’re a natural people person, you’ll have the empathy, self-confidence, great communication skills and resilienc...