Salary for prison officer

Average salary

2100 £

Basic salary 1500 £
Maximum Wage 2900 £
1500 £
Lowest
2200 £
Average
2900 £
Highest

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The average salary for the prison officer position is 2100 £

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Companies with the highest earnings in position Prison officer
MITIE
Based on 5 job offers
 2875 £
SODEXO
Based on 7 job offers
 2537 £
2229 £
2083 £
BARDWOOD SUPPORT SERVICES
Based on 4 job offers
 2080 £
1800 £
G4S
Based on 6 job offers
 1720 £
G4S
Based on 7 job offers
 1708 £
ACADEMICS
1 review
Based on 8 job offers
 1503 £

Salary in companies

MITIE 2875 £
1500 £ 2900 £
SODEXO 2537 £
1500 £ 2900 £
RED SNAPPER GROUP 2229 £
1500 £ 2900 £
THE MINISTRY OF TEA 2083 £
1500 £ 2900 £
BARDWOOD SUPPORT SERVICES 2080 £
1500 £ 2900 £
ASPIRE PEOPLE 1800 £
1500 £ 2900 £
G4S 1720 £
1500 £ 2900 £
G4S 1708 £
1500 £ 2900 £
ACADEMICS 1503 £
1500 £ 2900 £

Comment on the job position of prison officer

Benefits

  • holiday vouchers

Requirements

  • basic to intermediate IT skills
  • excellent communication skills
  • have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010
  • provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description
  • communication Skills
  • customer Service
  • safety
  • 5-year checkable work history
  • excellent communication
  • excellent customer service
  • primary
  • prison officer
  • pupil referral unit
  • pru
  • behaviour mentor
  • send
  • semh
  • team teach challenging behaviour

Responsibility

  • you will preserve the skill level of the dog's drug detection ability, whilst maintaining
  • undertake comprehensive fire risk assessments, evaluating existing controls and recommending improvements to minimize risks
  • ensuring high standards of prisoner care and supporting their rehabilitation
  • be a flexible resource to the searching requirements of the establishment
  • develop and deliver fire safety training programs for all staff and prisoners, including induction sessions and refresher courses
  • conducting security checks and search procedures on prisoners, staff, and visitors
  • organize and oversee regular fire drills to enhance preparedness
  • promote safer custody and violence reduction
  • ensure the safety of all persons who come in to contact with the dogs
  • contribute to the development and maintenance of fire emergency response plans, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in the event of a fire
  • assisting prisoners in preparing for release by maintaining professional relationships with health and probation services and other professionals
  • maintaining high standards of security and safety while promoting a positive, restorative and rehabilitative environment
  • it is a necessity to maintain all veterinary records and costs of the drug detection dogs
  • conduct investigations into fire incidents, identifying root causes, and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences
  • you might be working on a main wing with a team of other PCOs responsible for prisoners
  • support a team of other Prison Custody Officers and work as a collaborative unit
  • supervise residents at mealtimes and manage regular routines
  • you’ll need to deal with the more challenging aspects of prison life such as abusive and violent behaviour
  • oversee movement around the facilities – visiting hours, education, and work placements
  • you’ll be working with all sorts of prisoners including those on long sentences, people convicted of serious crime and vulnerable individuals

Current offers for the position

SODEXO
Prison Custody Officer (PCO) - HMP Addiewell

West Calder

MITIE
Prison Custody Officer - Dog Handler

York

MITIE
HMP Millsike - Prison Fire Officer

York