HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Prison Officer - HMP Bullingdon

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Prison Officer Opportunities at HMP Bullingdon
🔹 £37,246 – £41,503 per annum
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service oversees an extraordinary role that is made extraordinary by the dedication of individuals like you.
An Extraordinary Career with Impact
As a prison officer, you’ll play a crucial role in protecting the public while making a positive impact on people’s lives.
Every day presents new challenges—there is no single routine. As you grow, the opportunity arises for development into diverse career paths.
Someone Like You
We don’t enforce rigid career moulds here; our teams comprise people from all walks of life, just like the offenders they support.
You may be a parent, a teacher, from retail, or have served in the armed forces. Whatever your background, you’ll have cultivated skills like:
- Empathy – recognising the complexities of human behaviour.
- Confidence – adapting to pressure and maintaining composure.
- Communication – fostering professional, nurturing, and productive relationships.
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Instead of treating challenges with detachment, your work will focus on building meaningful relationships with offenders—individuals often at their lowest points in life.
Collaboration is vital; your role extends far beyond independent action. Contributing to cohesive teamwork means safeguarding the prison, its inmates, and the broader staff community.
Note: You’ll need to be prepared to work various shifts, including weekends.
An Extraordinary Role
A day in your life may involve: ✔ Peacekeeping – upholding order in complex environments. ✔ Counselling – offering guidance and support. ✔ Teaching – instilling essential values and life skills.
You will work directly with prisoners in an environment exerting an often seismic positive impact—on society and individuals alike.


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What You Can Expect From Us
Training & Progression
- Comprehensive training from day one.
- Opportunities for specialisation within the prison landscape.
Competitive Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 25 days holiday per annum.
- Childcare vouchers.
- Season ticket loans.
- Retail discounts through partnership deals.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
Purpose-Driven Reward
The most profound benefits stem from the camaraderie, professional growth, and personal satisfaction of impacting lives—something unique to this field.
How to Apply
If this description resonates with your skills and mindset, apply now and join a career that truly makes a difference.
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