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Job description

What makes a person choose to be a Prison Officer? The role of a Custody Prison Officer (CPO) is both challenging and rewarding. It’s challenging as prisons are complex environments where many of the prisoners have a history of being involved in crime; some will also suffer from mental illness and addictions. It’s rewarding because you will have the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives as you challenge and support them to change; playing a key role in making Northern Ireland safer. If you believe you have what it takes to be a Custody Prison Officer, please apply. It’s not a job for everyone. But then, you’re not everyone

Responsibilities

• Prisoner Engagement
• Providing a Safe and Secure Environment
• Promoting Decent Custody
• Role within the Trades Department (if eligibile)

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Online Aptitude Tests & Questionnaire
• Physical Fitness Test
• Attendance at Skills & Behaviours Assessment Centre

Further Information

NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date Monday 25th November at 12 noon. The Northern Ireland Prison Service is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Applications from Roman Catholics, women, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.

Application Information

Visit the recruitment service website www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk (Please quote reference number: IRC308341)