

Bringing strong communication and conflict resolution skills, consistently maintain calm and authority in challenging situations. Proven ability to build rapport and trust with diverse individuals, ensuring respectful and secure environment. Demonstrated experience in managing difficult scenarios with empathy and firmness, always prioritising safety and order.
Trained as prison officer for His Majesty's Prison and Probation services, primary responsibilities are custodial duties, which involve the supervision and control of the prisoners and ensuring that they are in a safe and secure environment. You'll lock and unlock their doors, supervise movements around the prison, carry out security checks and searches and keep a check of prisoner numbers and locations.
Also establish and maintain positive working relationships with the prisoners, balancing authority with a large amount of understanding and compassion, in order to effect rehabilitation and have a positive impact on prisoner welfare. This includes motivating prisoners to do what is best for themselves and others around them.
The nature of the role demands the ability to think on your feet, make quick decisions and deal effectively with unexpected situations.