Working in prison and probation services means working in a critical role which can be hugely rewarding. If you have empathy, want to help people, and work well in a team, there could be a job for you.
Prison jobs
Whether you’re a Prison Officer or an Operational Support Grade (OSG), no two days working in a prison are the same. Prison Officers are negotiators, educators and life changers. OSGs are team players and integral to the smooth running of the prisons. Whatever your position you’ll be a role model, working in a supportive environment to help genuinely make a difference to people’s lives. Watch this video to find out more.
Find prison jobs near you (external website) on the HM Prison & Probation Service website.
Probation jobs
Probation Officers and Probation Services Officers work with around 30,000 offenders a year to support their rehabilitation. They have an important role to play – helping protect communities by supporting people to get back on track and make better life choices.
Register your interest now to train to be a probation officer (external website) on the HM Prison & Probation Service website.
From prison caterers, to youth justice workers, there are plenty of other roles within HM Prison & Probation Service. Find out more on the HMP Prison & Probation Service (external website).
Visit the National Careers Service for detailed career profiles (external website) and discover what each job involves.
In some jobs, you will need to pass a DBS check. For more information visit the gov.uk (external website). Learn more about the DBS process with this guide on YouTube (external website).
