Ministry of Justice UK
202608: Prison Officer - HMP Humber
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Job Description
Job Title
Prison Officer - HMP Humber
Location
HMP Humber, Everthorpe HU15 2JZ
Salary
Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial)
Job Type
Merit vacancy
Sponsorship
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to eligibility and in line with the UK Immigration Rules in force at the time of application. However, due to current immigration requirements and recruitment timescales, candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are unlikely to be sponsored if applying to this campaign.
About the Role
Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives. This fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career if you have the integrity, skills, and strength of character we’re looking for.
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 standard in both eyes (both with and without corrective lenses)
- Have a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids)
- Have tattoos that are not deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way (facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons)
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Essential Skills
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective decision-making
- Care and understanding
Pay
The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39, or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.
- 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year
- 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year
- 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year
All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances that are applicable to the role/location.
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
During the recruitment process, you will be assessed on the behaviours, strengths, and abilities you need to become an effective prison officer. These include:
- Communicating and influencing
- Managing a quality service
- Making effective decisions
- Caring
Application Process
- Complete the initial application form.
- If successful, complete stage 1 of the online test.
- If successful, complete the stage 2 online test (values-based assessment).
- If successful, attend the Online Assessment Centre (OAC).
Job Offers
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. Job offers will be made to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available.
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Medical and Fitness
Once we identify a vacancy for you, we will invite you to complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test, and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check.
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 21325.
Closing Date
15th October 2026
Additional Information
- DBS Enhanced security checks required
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications must be truthful, factually accurate, and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may result in the withdrawal of applications and disciplinary action for internal candidates. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
General Information
- Business Unit: Humber
- Date Published: 27-Aug-2026
- Working Time: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
- Closing Date: 15-Oct-2026
- Location: Hull
- Civil Service Grade: AO
- Job ID: 21325
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