Prison Service Officer (Below Principal Officer)
Tasks
- Reports on prisoners’ conduct as necessary.
- Trains and supervises prison staff.
- Provides care and support to prisoners in custody including prevention of self-harm.
- Runs prisoner rehabilitation and support programmes.
- Escorts prisoners transferred from one institution to another.
- Investigates disturbances or any other unusual occurrences.
- Guards entrances and perimeter walls.
- Watches for any infringements of regulations and searches prisoners and cells for weapons, drugs and other contraband items.
- Escorts prisoners to and from cells and supervises them during meals, recreation and visiting periods.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 16% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£29,524 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for prison service officer (below principal officer) is £29,524
530 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 530. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for prison service officer (below principal officer) roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £29,524 per year. That is about £2,460 per month or £15.14 per hour. New workers generally start on £19,120, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £45,922
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 530 people are employed in the region.
