Ministry of Justice UK
202608: Prison Officer - HMP Lancaster Farms
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Job Description
Prison Officer - HMP Lancaster Farms
Location
HMP Lancaster Farms, Stone Row Head, Lancaster LA1 3QZ
Salary
Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial)
Vacancy Type
Merit
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.
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 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
- 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
The recruitment process includes:
- Online tests
- Values-Based Assessment (VBA)
- Online Assessment Centre (OAC)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining, and investing in talent wherever it is found.
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Reasonable Adjustment Support
As a Disability Confident employer, the MoJ is committed to ensuring that everyone can demonstrate their skills, talent, and abilities. Offering reasonable adjustment support to candidates when they apply for one of our jobs is just one way we do this.
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 20657.
Closing Date
29th October 2026
Level of Security Checks Required
DBS Enhanced
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided 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.
Additional Information
- Business Unit: Lancaster Farms
- Date published: 13-Aug-2026
- Working time: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
- Closing date: 29-Oct-2026
- Location: Lancaster
- Civil Service Grade: AO
- Job ID: 20657
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