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Prison officer


Company : Serco


Location : Leicester, Leicestershire


Created : 2026-01-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

PrisonOfficer HMP FosseWay LE184 WS  What’sin it for you? Your starting salary will be£28,187pa. increasing to £29,271 after 12 months and increasingagain to £33,337 when you reach 3 years’ service. We are fullycommitted to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCOApprenticeship which would increase your salary to £32,288 as soonas either of these is successfully completed which canrealistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. Wealsooffer: Is this the right careerfor you? As a Prison Officer, you’ll be atthe forefront of ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing ofeveryone around you. It’s a job where your contribution reallycounts as you work to give prisoners structure within their lives,encourage positive choices, and support them on their journey torehabilitation. Day to day you’ll be involvedin: Preparing for your recruitmentjourney: Once you’ve passedassessment, we’ll invite you to attend a 10-week Initial TrainingCourse (ITC) at the Prison, which requires 100% attendance. Thisconsists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowingto give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides highquality training, you’ll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care,First Aid and undergo Control and Restrainttraining. WhySerco? What else do I need toknow This role is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employmentare subject to security clearance checks, and satisfactoryemployment references.  You’ll be required to provide 5 yearsof employment and education history as part of thesechecks. AboutSerco Apply