Ministry of Justice UK
202608: Prison Officer - HMP Wymott
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Job Description
Job Title
Prison Officer
Location
HMP Wymott, Leyland, PR26 8LW
Salary
Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial)
Vacancy Type
Merit
Eligibility
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.
Requirements
Eligibility
- 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)
- ensure tattoos 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.
Skills
- communication and influencing skills
- commitment to quality
- effective decision-making
- care and understanding
Travel to Work A driving licence and own transport is beneficial but is not an essential requirement of the role (unless specified).
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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
- Online Tests
- Online Assessment Centre (OAC)
Medical and Fitness
- Eyesight test
- Hearing test
- Basic health screening, including a blood pressure check
Working for the Civil Service
- The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants.
- The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
- As a Disability Confident employer, the MoJ is committed to ensuring that everyone can demonstrate their skills, talent, and abilities.
Additional Information
- Please refer to additional job description attachment
- If you require any assistance, please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am-6pm) or e-mail MoJ-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com. Please quote the job reference 21432.
- The jobholder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.
- Closing Date - 15th October 2026
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Allowance Details
Please refer to additional job description attachment
Security Checks
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. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
General Information
- Business Unit: Wymott
- Date published: 27-Aug-2026
- Working time: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
- Closing date: 15-Oct-2026
- Location: Leyland
- Civil Service Grade: AO
- Job ID: 21432
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