
Prison Custody Officer (PCO) - HMP Peterborough Peterborough, England
Job description
What You’ll Do:
- Work within a team of Prison Custody Officers as a collaborative unit
- Supervise prisoners at mealtimes and manage regular routines (locking and unlocking, recreation time)
- Oversee movement around the prison such as for visiting hours, education, and work placements
- Play a key part in prisoners rehabilitation journey, or offer support during their time in prison
- Treat all prisoners with fairness and respect
What You’ll Bring:
- Reliability and be quick to notice things
- Experience not required but strong morals is a must
- Desire to treat people fairly and with respect
- Be resilient; you can move forward and start fresh after a challenging situation
What We Offer:
- Free meals and parking
- Eligible for Blue Life discounts
- Access to our on-site gym and fitness classes
- Optional overtime (subject to availability)
- Full training and uniform
- Life assurance
- BUPA healthcare
- Subsidise Total Fitness gym membership
- Pension schemes and much more!
If this sounds like the job for you, then we’d love to receive your application today!
If you are successful in your initial application, you will be invited to a 1-2-1 interview – interviews will take place W/C 18th September 2023
If you are successful in your interview, you will be offered a place on our next PCO training cohort starting 4th December 2023 About the Training
Our nine-week training program will get you up to speed and equip you with the tools to do your job. This is where you’ll develop the necessary skills to work independently as a PCO. From shadowing more experienced colleagues, to understanding how to deal with conflict, you’ll be ready and prepared for every day going forward.
This is an exciting but intensive course, and therefore no time off can be taken during this period. The training is Monday - Friday, and there will be 1 weekend and 1 night shift included.
This role is subject to a security and recruitment checks.
Apply today and be part of something greater!
