Ministry of Justice UK
202608: Prison Officer - HMP Guys Marsh
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Job Description
Position: Prison Officer - HMP Guys Marsh
Location: HMP Guys Marsh, Guy's Marsh, Shaftesbury SP7 0AH
Starting Salary: £36,816 for a 39-hour week (inc 20% unsocial)
Job Overview
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.
Eligibility
To become a prison officer, you will need to:
- Be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment
- Meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment
- Meet the required eyesight and hearing standards
- Have acceptable tattoos
For a high-security prison (category A), you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
Essential Skills
You don’t need qualifications to become a prison officer. Personal qualities are more important. You need to show:
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective decision-making
- Care and understanding
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Pay
- 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year
- 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year
- 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service)
- Paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day
- Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
- Cycle to work scheme, travel loans, and other benefits
Assessment Process
You will be assessed on:
- Communicating and influencing
- Managing a quality service
- Making effective decisions
- Caring
Working Conditions
- 24-hour operation, 7 days a week
- Various shift patterns, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays
- Opportunities to work additional paid hours
Medical and Fitness
Applicants will be required to complete a medical and fitness test, which includes an eyesight test, hearing test, and basic health screening.
Application Process
This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score.
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Contact Information
If you require any assistance, please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am-6pm) or e-mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk. Please quote the job reference 20564.
Closing Date
29th October 2026
Additional Information
- Level of Security Checks Required: DBS Enhanced
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): All examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and taken directly from your own experience.
Business Unit: Guys Marsh
Date Published: 13-Aug-2026
Working Time: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
Closing Date: 29-Oct-2026
Location: Yeovil
Civil Service Grade: AO
Job ID: 20564
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