Competitive starting salary of £28,425 with progression up to £32,200 within 3 years.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both individuals and the wider community by helping offenders transform their lives.
Involvement in a pivotal role within the Scottish Prison Service, contributing to the vision of building a safer Scotland.
Diverse responsibilities that allow for personal development and skill enhancement in areas such as security, team collaboration, and crisis management.
Work in a team-oriented environment where collaboration is essential for maintaining safety and order.
Experience varied shifts that provide flexibility and an opportunity to manage work-life balance differently throughout the week.
Engagement in activities that help offenders maintain family contact and access education and training, furthering their reintegration into society.
The Scottish Prison Service is seeking Prison Officers - Operations for various locations in Glasgow, with a starting salary of £28,425, which can progress to £32,200 within three years. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact the community by upholding the SPS vision of enhancing safety in Scotland through the transformation of lives. Officers will maintain custody and order while facilitating programs for offenders that promote family connections, education, and rehabilitation, ultimately aiding their reintegration into society.
Responsibilities include ensuring the security and functionality of the establishment while executing tasks in various areas such as Front of House and Prisoner Reception. The role involves shift work across a variety of patterns, including early, day, back, and night shifts. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not provided for this position. The closing date for applications is January 31, 2025.
Responsibilities include ensuring the security and functionality of the establishment while executing tasks in various areas such as Front of House and Prisoner Reception. The role involves shift work across a variety of patterns, including early, day, back, and night shifts. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not provided for this position. The closing date for applications is January 31, 2025.
Competitive starting salary of £28,425 with progression up to £32,200 within 3 years.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both individuals and the wider community by helping offenders transform their lives.
Involvement in a pivotal role within the Scottish Prison Service, contributing to the vision of building a safer Scotland.
Diverse responsibilities that allow for personal development and skill enhancement in areas such as security, team collaboration, and crisis management.
Work in a team-oriented environment where collaboration is essential for maintaining safety and order.
Experience varied shifts that provide flexibility and an opportunity to manage work-life balance differently throughout the week.
Engagement in activities that help offenders maintain family contact and access education and training, furthering their reintegration into society.
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Starting salary of £28,425 progressing to £32,200 within 3 years, subject to pay progression
Shift work
The Scottish Prison Service is now recruiting for Prison Officers - Operations to join us throughout 2025/2026.
As an Operations Officer, you will be in an almost unique position of being able to make a real difference to the community that you live in and be at the very heart of delivering the SPS’ vision of ‘Helping to build a safer Scotland by Unlocking Potential and Transforming Lives’.
Your role will be challenging and immensely rewarding with responsibility for maintaining custody and order whilst facilitating opportunities for those in our care. You will influence and encourage offenders to maintain contact with their families, access education and training and ultimately assist them on their journey to be contributory citizens within our communities.
Contributing towards the prevention and management of challenging behaviour; you will provide safe and secure custodial services that empower offenders to take responsibility and transform their lives.
In this role you will be responsible for the overall functioning and security of the establishment, working as part of a team and carrying out roles in Front of House, Visits, Electronic Control Room, Patrol and Prisoner Reception.
Please note: as part of the Operations Officer role, you will be expected to work shifts in line with a set roster. These shifts will cover a variety of working patterns including; early shift, day shift, back shift and night shift.
Closing date: 31 January 2025.
Applicants please note: The Scottish Prison Service is not a licenced Sponsor and Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.
For the role you have applied for you must have the right to work in the UK and Civil Service.
Starting salary of £28,425 progressing to £32,200 within 3 years, subject to pay progression
Shift work
The Scottish Prison Service is now recruiting for Prison Officers - Operations to join us throughout 2025/2026.
As an Operations Officer, you will be in an almost unique position of being able to make a real difference to the community that you live in and be at the very heart of delivering the SPS’ vision of ‘Helping to build a safer Scotland by Unlocking Potential and Transforming Lives’.
Your role will be challenging and immensely rewarding with responsibility for maintaining custody and order whilst facilitating opportunities for those in our care. You will influence and encourage offenders to maintain contact with their families, access education and training and ultimately assist them on their journey to be contributory citizens within our communities.
Contributing towards the prevention and management of challenging behaviour; you will provide safe and secure custodial services that empower offenders to take responsibility and transform their lives.
In this role you will be responsible for the overall functioning and security of the establishment, working as part of a team and carrying out roles in Front of House, Visits, Electronic Control Room, Patrol and Prisoner Reception.
Please note: as part of the Operations Officer role, you will be expected to work shifts in line with a set roster. These shifts will cover a variety of working patterns including; early shift, day shift, back shift and night shift.
Closing date: 31 January 2025.
Applicants please note: The Scottish Prison Service is not a licenced Sponsor and Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.
For the role you have applied for you must have the right to work in the UK and Civil Service.
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1. Can you tell us about your understanding of the role of a Prison Officer in the Scottish Prison Service?
2. What motivated you to apply for this position?
3. What previous experience do you have that you believe has prepared you for the challenges of being a Prison Officer?
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1. Can you tell us about your understanding of the role of a Prison Officer in the Scottish Prison Service?
2. What motivated you to apply for this position?
3. What previous experience do you have that you believe has prepared you for the challenges of being a Prison Officer?
4. Describe a time when you had to manage a difficult situation or person. What was your approach, and what was the outcome?
5. Can you give an example of how you have worked within a team to achieve a common goal?
Useful skills for a Prison Officer - Operations:
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To work as a Prison Officer in the UK, candidates typically need a combination of essential skills and qualities. Here are some important ones:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication is crucial for interacting with inmates, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with inmates and colleagues helps in managing difficult situations and creating a positive environment.
3. Observation and Attention to Detail: Being vigilant and attentive to the behaviors of inmates and the environment is essential for maintaining safety and security.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think quickly and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations is vital for handling conflicts or emergencies.
5. Emotional Resilience: Working in a prison setting can be emotionally challenging, so having the ability to manage stress and remain calm under pressure is important.
6. Empathy and Understanding: Being able to understand the perspectives of inmates while maintaining authority can help in de-escalating situations.
7. Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other staff members is essential for ensuring safety and efficient operation within the prison.
8. Physical Fitness: While not a formal requirement, maintaining a degree of physical fitness is beneficial, as the job can involve physical confrontations or the need to manage inmates physically.
9. Organizational Skills: Being able to manage time effectively and handle administrative tasks is important for the role.
10. Ability to Follow Protocols: Adhering to regulations, protocols, and procedures is critical to ensure safety and security in the prison environment.
11. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds can help in managing a varied inmate population.
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