HM Prison and Probation Service
202607: Prison Officer - HMP Lindholme, HMP Moorland and HMP Hatfield
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Prison Officer – HMP Lindholme, HMP Moorland & HMP Hatfield
Locations
- HMP Lindholme – Bawtry Rd, Hatfield Woodhouse, Hatfield, Doncaster DN7 6EE
- HMP Moorland – Bawtry Rd, Hatfield Woodhouse, Hatfield, Doncaster DN7 6BW
- HMP Hatfield – Thorne Rd, Hatfield, Doncaster DN7 6EL
About the Role
An extraordinary career opportunity as a prison officer at HM Prison & Probation Service. Protect the public while making a real difference to the lives of prisoners through rehabilitation, mentorship, and security.
A role for those who:
- Have empathy, resilience, and strong communication skills
- Possess decision-making under pressure and a commitment to fairness
- Are team players, willing to work in shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays
Every day is different: balancing peacekeeping, counselling, and teaching—helping vulnerable individuals turn their lives around while safeguarding the public.
Responsibilities
- Maintain security, safety, and order within high-operation prisons
- Form professional relationships with prisoners, building trust to facilitate rehabilitation
- Support vulnerable individuals, often at their lowest points
- Work collaboratively as part of a team to uphold
- Respond to emergencies requiring decisive action (e.g., conflict resolution)
- Support operational tasks like prisoner care, education, and parole assistance
Requirements
Eligibility
✅ Age: At least 18 years old ✅ Right to Work: Must meet Civil Service eligibility requirements (visit to check British, Irish or EU rights or Commonwealth eligibility) ✅ Residency: If applying for a Category A high-security prison post, must have lived in the UK for three years
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Physical & Medical Standards
- Pass a medical (blood pressure, hearing vision)
- Both sight standard (corrective lenses permitted) + must hear normally without aids
- Fitness requirements to be assessed as part of the recruitment process
Tattoos Policy
- Allowed as long as they are not offensive or discriminatory
- Facial tattoos are generally acceptable for cultural, religious, or medical reasons only
Professional & Personal Qualities
openh Barer year skills include:
- Communication & influence
- Emotional empathy (“care”)
- Quality commitment
- Effective decision-making under pressure
No qualifications required—personality matters most.
Salaries & working Arrangements (39-hour week varies)
Base salary: £36,816 (including 20% unsocial hours allowance for shifts worked outside standard hours)
- 37hrs/week → £34,928/year
- 39hrs/week → £36,816/year
- 41hrs/week → £39,334/year
Shift patterns cover 24/7 operations including weekends and bank holidays.
Benefits
✔ 25 holiday days (increases to 30 days after 10 years’ service) ✔ Paid public holidays + 1 privilege day ✔ Civil Service pension: Employer contributes 28.97% ✔ Cycle-to-work scheme and flexible savings schemes
Assessment Process
Your strengths will be evaluated through:
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- Online Pre-Screening
- Basic judgementalais and numerical skills assessment (Stage 1)
- Online Values-Based Assessment (Stage 2)
- Tests your suitability against core Civil Service values
- Online Assessment Centre (OAC)
- Practical task with workshops to evaluate behaviours, strengths, and aptitude
Note: Merit-based selection—successful candidates progress to a best-scoring merit list valid for 12 months.
Additional Important Information
Travel & Location
Some prisons are in rural areas, so own transport is highly beneficial, though not always mandatory. Fixed shift timings mean you must ensure timeliness.
Medical & Security
✅ Baseline security check (disclosure + approval process) ✅ Medical test during final recruitment stages
Sponsorship & Right to Work
- Skilled Visas: Sponsorship is not guaranteed, particularly for roles with onerous timelines
- Strict waitlists: Attempting multiple applications will exclude you for 6 months if unsuitable
Why Join Us Today?
A career as a prison officer offers public service with real impact—who you are shapes the difference you make.
![Disability Confident] ++ Civil Service Diversity Initiative (Veterans Guaranteed Interviews) ++ Redeployment opportunities for current employees at risk of redundancy
Contact: For queries, contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team: 📰 +0345 241 5358 (Mon-Fri 8am–6pm) 📧 Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Reference: 19467
Closing Date: 9th July 2026
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